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Roy Harper is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Roy is one of DC's most longstanding characters, originating in 1940s comics as Speedy , the teen sidekick of the superheroes Green Arrow and Black Canary .
Roy Harper: More Fun Comics #73 (November 1941) Green Arrow's adopted son, sidekick, partner, and best friend. Harper began his heroic career as Speedy and later as Arsenal. Also for at time took on the identity as Red Arrow. Seven Soldiers of Victory: Leading Comics #1 (Winter 1941) Pre-Crisis, Green Arrow and Speedy were founding members.
Anyway, the publishers at DC, Marvel and the rest called a meeting, and in three weeks, the Comics Code was completely rewritten. And we did our story." [4] Questioned why Roy Harper (Speedy) was chosen to illustrate drug abuse, O'Neil said that "We chose Roy [Harper] for maximum emotional impact.
Roy William Harper Jr. (portrayed by Colton Haynes; main: seasons 2–3 & 7; recurring: seasons 1 & 8; guest: seasons 4 & 6) is a former street criminal, Thea Queen's boyfriend and a supporter of the Arrow. In season one, Roy is a small-time criminal who falls in love with Thea after robbing her, and is arrested multiple times by Quentin Lance.
Jason Todd leads the Outlaws, a team that includes established DC character Princess Koriand'r and Roy Harper as Arsenal, Green Arrow's alcoholic ex-sidekick. Leading up to a run-in with Killer Croc, Roy was talked out of suicide. Croc became his sponsor in recovery, but that did not keep Roy from getting into trouble. [2]
In the same time, Roy Harper is on the trail for the drug as well. Cheshire plays him into helping her, poisoning him during a sexual encounter leading him to believe he had relapsed on drugs. Soon after, still under the employ of the Brotherhood, she, along with a few thugs, defends Monsieur Mallah and The Brain by fighting off Arsenal.
However, in "Auld Acquaintance", Harper is told by Vandal Savage that he is a Cadmus clone much like Superboy and was the "mole" implanted by the Light, while the original Roy Harper is in custody of the enemy. In Season 2, Roy is shown on the edge of a breakdown, still searching for his original counterpart.
Arsenal, a DC Comics villain first seen in Doom Patrol #113, August 1967 Arsenal, a DC Comics villain first seen in Adventure Comics #485, September 1981 Arsenal, alias previously used by DC Comics character Roy Harper (comics) , formerly Speedy