When it comes to the impact of actor Stephen Amell’s superhero series, there is no question that Arrow basically ushered in an age of successful small-screen DC adaptations. The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, and Superman & Lois are just a few of the shows that were born because of the success of the first. Each entry in the Arrowverse also had the responsibility of introducing many, many familiar comic book names to the mainstream audience. Having its premiere in late 2012, Arrow easily set the standard for this as well by bringing levity to even the most obscure of DC characters — as you’ll soon see.

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