Merlyn (New Earth)

DC

Real Name: Real name unknown
Nicknames: The Magician
Former Aliases: No known former aliases
Other Current Aliases: Arthur King

Status

Occupation: mercenary; assassin
Legal Status: Legal status unknown
Identity: Secret
Marital Status: Marital status unknown
Group Affiliation: Society of Villains; Killer Elite; League of Assassins
Base of Operations: Base of operations unknown

Origin

Famous archer and rival of Olliver Queen.

Place of Birth: Place of birth unknown
Known Relatives: No known relatives
First Appearance: Justice League of America #94 (1971).

History

Green Arrow (Ollie Queen) had heard of the exploits of Merlyn the Magician, a well known archer. To his surprise, Merlyn challenged Ollie (as Green Arrow) to 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 (Bruce Wayne). Olliver intercepted Meryln's shot with one of his own. Merlyn admitted Ollie had improved since their last encounter, but managed to escape.

He continued to act as a freelance assassin. He was hired by Queen Bee (Zazzala) to take on the JLA. 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 Zambian 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 JLA 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 Manhunter (Kate Spencer).

Merlyn is currently a member of the new Society of Villains and has recently resumed his attacks on Green Arrow.

Characteristics

Height: x'xx"
Weight: xxx lbs (xxx kg)
Eyes: Eye colour unknown
Hair: Hair colour unknown
Unusual Features: normally paints his face white

Powers

Known Powers: Merlyn is one of the greatest archers in the world.
Known Abilities: No known abilities.
Strength Level: Strength level unknown

Miscellaneous

Equipment: No known equipment.
Transportation: Merlyn sometimes uses a jetpack. It is concealed by his quiver.
Weapons: Bow and arrows.

Notes

• No special notes.

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