I destroyed your city and it didn't break you, Arrow. I should've kept it simple... and just destroyed your heart.

-- Merlyn ^src

Contents 1 HistoryEdit 2 Powers and AbilitiesEdit 2.1 Abilities 3 ParaphernaliaEdit 3.1 Transportation 3.2 Weapons 4 Related 5 LinksEdit 5.1 Discover and Discuss 5.2 Footnotes

HistoryEdit

Arthur King alias Merlyn is a skilled archer and master assassin. Oliver Queen had heard of the exploits of "Merlyn the Magician" long before he had become Green Arrow. To his surprise, Merlyn challenged himto an archery duel and ended up defeating him.

However, Merlyn uses his talents primarily for crime. He is known to have been a member of the League of Assassins. Green Arrow again ran into him when Merlyn was hired to assassinate Batman. Oliver intercepted Meryln's shot with one of his own. Merlyn admitted Ollie had improved since their last encounter, but managed to escape.

A man from Libya hired Meryln to kill a Russian scientist who was visiting Casablanca. Although he was aided by Syonide, he was foiled by the Flash and Phantom Lady.^[1]

He continued to act as a freelance assassin. He was hired by Queen Bee (Zazzala) to take on the Justice League. The 100 also sent him against Black Lightning. He befriended Deadshot and Monocle while part of the Killer Elite. He also was one of the criminals who sold their souls to the demon Neron.

Merlyn was hired by the Zandian government to teach Turk. The two tried to rig an archery contest in Turk's favor but were stopped by Young Justice.

Merlyn warned other villains that the death of Sue Dibny would cause more trouble for them. He along with some others were captured by the Justice League shortly after. However, Deadshot was able to arrange their release with the help of Amanda Waller.

He, Deadshot and Monocle attempted to kill the Shadow Thief during his trial, but were stopped by the Manhunter (Kate Spencer).

During the Infinite Crisis, Merlyn was a member of Luthor's Society. Since then, he has been continuing his attacks on Green Arrow. During Countdown, he has been seen once more as a member of the League of Assassins, coordinating his attacks with Talia al Ghul. He played a large part in the attack on Green Arrow & Black Canary's wedding with the new Injustice League.^[2] He was also one of the few villains notably not deported to the prison planet during the events of Salvation Run.

Powers and AbilitiesEdit

Abilities

• Archery: Merlyn is one of the greatest archers in the world.
• Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced)
• Marksmanship
  

ParaphernaliaEdit

Transportation

Merlyn sometimes uses a jetpack. It is concealed by his quiver.

Weapons

Bow and arrows.

Related

• 54 Appearances of Arthur King (New Earth)
• 14 Images featuring Arthur King (New Earth)
• 2 Quotations by or about Arthur King (New Earth)
• Character Gallery: Arthur King (New Earth)

LinksEdit

 

• Arthur King (New Earth) at Wikipedia.org 
• Merlyn at the DC Animated Universe Wikia

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• Search this site for: Merlyn · Arthur King · Arthur King (New Earth)
• Search the Forums for: Merlyn · Arthur King · Arthur King (New Earth)
• Discuss this and other characters on the forums

Footnotes

1. ↑ The Flash (Volume 2) #29
2. ↑ Green Arrow & Black Canary Wedding Special #1

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