Did Arrow copy Spider-Man

Think about it...

The rich best friends

With disapproving dads

Who are secretly villains

Also the best friends date the heroes love interest

Do you guys agree that CW drew inspiration from the Spider-Man films, or do you think i'm just seeing things that aren't there? Also can you think of anymore similarities?

Your seeing it spot on. But it may just be a coincidence

@matthewparker: it's a rip off lol

A binding thread, that isn't original to either series. The borrow from classic literature, in theme, but also more directly from other stories.

But beyond that I expect that Arrow borrowed much more from Nolan's TDK, atleast in tone. Most of this is necessitated by virtue of the characters themselves. Established wealth, old money, implies similar longstanding associations with people of similar background. Anyway, it's a good observation. .

Hmmm...I wouldn't say its a rip off. But the similarities are interesting. If anything I think it's just kinda formulaic storytelling from both parties.

There is nothing original anymore. Besides Arrow stole a lot more from Nolan's Batman trilogy.

At least he didnt sacrífice his life in someway like all three movies villiains.