Two of the most iconic members of the Justice League are Green Arrow and Batman. The latter is one of its founding members, whereas the former is one of the League's most consistent supporting players, having earned his membership through amazing feats, like defeating DC's version of the Hulk. However, the weight that each member holds on the team, and in the DC Universe overall, is far from equal.

It's no secret that Green Arrow and Batman aren't viewed on equal footing - in-universe, by other characters, or even by DC Comics fans. Both characters sport similar characteristics, yet Bruce Wayne still eclipses Oliver Queen in popularity. Not even Green Arrow's more recent television show - Arrow, which spawned more than a decade's worth of a CW universe - was enough to overtake Batman in popularity. There are key reasons why, no matter how much Green he brings in, Green...