As a child, Oliver Queen first became interested in archery after encountering master bowman Merlyn the Magiciana phenomenally accurate archer and showman. Years later, the performer challenged Queennow Green Arrowto a duel and publicly humiliated him. Queen had no idea then that Merlyn (Arthur King) had a sideline in assassination, working for Ras al Ghuls League of Assassins. As Malcolm Merlyn, he is one of the most dangerous men alive and a sharp assessor of the odds.