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Summary
Green Arrowis one of the greatest archers in the DC Universe , and it seems that DC just revealed a major link between his class of archery grooming and his greatest enemy . WhileMalcolm Merlynhas always been one of Oliver ’s biggest rivals , it seems that once upon a time , Merlyn was also one of Oliver ’s first teachers .
The surprising history between Green Arrow and Merlyn is revealed inGreen Arrow#11 by Joshua Williamson , Sean Izaakse , and Phil Hester . This floor reveals that Merlyn had a major mitt in learn Oliver Queen about archery after Ollie returned from Starfish Island . This completely recontextualizes the rivalry that they ’ve had over the years .
Ollie first got his start in archery after he was stranded on Starfish Island and storm to hunt and inhabit off the terra firma to survive . But apparently , this event was n’t enough to sour Ollie into the Emerald Archer that people have a go at it . Instead , Green Arrowhad to receive exceptional training from the man who would become his worst enemy .
As Green Arrow ’s journey continues , he ’s about to know his neat test yet : overcome one of the most powerful Justice League line - ups .
Oliver Queen Learned Archery from Malcolm Merlyn
Green Arrow’s Greatest Nemesis Is Also His Greatest Teacher
When the loaded Oliver Queen was young , he cared nothing for anyone but himself and only wanted to have merriment and enjoy life . This attitude took a tragical turn of events when , on one of his many expensive yacht escapade , he was swept up in a violent storm and strand on Starfish Island . This experience not only taught him to care about the well - being of others and apprise life , but it also made Ollie a skilled archer . After he lam the island and took onthe soubriquet of the Green Arrow , he still needed to improve further and seek out the celebrated archer Merlyn , but this merging would turn them both into caustic rivals for years to descend .
Merlyn was a extremely skilled archer and often worked in a circus , show off his acquisition . He met a untried Oliver Queen for the first time while in the circus , and that ’s how Ollie knew how to recover him days later . Unbeknownst to Ollie , in the yr since he had determine Merlyn , Merlyn became a brutal contract sea wolf — and he have a go at it every second of it . Wanting to go by on his skills , he took Ollie under his wing and taught him everything he knew , while also attempt to recruit him into the League of Assassins . Once Ollie found out , he challengedMerlyn to a final shoot - out : Ollie won , and Merlyn has never forgiven him .
Green Arrow and Merlyn Have Been Bitter Enemies for Years
And This Rivalry Will Likely Never Change
This braid linksGreen Arrow and Merlynfar more than their rivalry ; they ’re also student and instructor . Merlyn legitimately wanted to pass on his ideas and way of life to Oliver , even seemingly viewing him as a son , as he outright nation he found his own son boring compare to Ollie . Meanwhile , Ollie had in conclusion teach the genuine value of living over money — and certainly had no interest in take life for money . This twist gives their competition an altogether different ( and deeper ) meaning , and it cementsMerlynasGreen Arrow’sgreatest villain .
Green Arrow#11is available now from DC Comics !
GREENARROW#11 ( 2024 )
