Absolute Green Arrow #1 Sells 300,000 Copies Despite Left-Wing Political Themes
By
Rich Johnston
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Summary
The article discusses Absolute Green Arrow #1, a DC Comics title that has achieved 300,000 pre-orders and a second printing. It notes that the comic incorporates left-wing political themes including references to Jeffrey Epstein, CEOs, health insurance, Robinhood, and capitalism. The author anticipates backlash from parts of the comic book internet who claim left-wing politics in superhero comics don't sell well, despite the strong sales figures contradicting that narrative.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledTomorrow, expect a lot of the comic book internet to be complaining about Absolute Green Arrow #1
saying the superhero comic books that do left-wing politics simply don't sell well and are destroying the industry
the one that has just got 300,000 pre-orders and a second printing
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