Who Is Roy Harper? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Roy Harper is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Roy William Harper, Jr., with over 2,331 comic issue appearances. Green Arrow's first sidekick Speedy, and later Arsenal, and then Red Arrow, Roy Harper has grown to become one of the most accomplished marksmen and heroes in the DC Universe. Roy now goes by the name Arsenal once more.

Who is Roy Harper?

Current Events Heroes in Crisis : Roy was one of the heroes who were killed in the attack on the Sanctuary . His funeral was held on the hill top where he decided to get sober. Origin Roy Harper Roy's father, a Forest Ranger, died in a forest fire on an Navajo reservation when Roy was very young. Roy was then taken in by a Navajo medicine man named Brave Bow , because Roy's father had saved his life. Brave Bow taught Roy archery and marksmanship. As Roy grew he came to idolize the Green Arrow , a modern day Robin Hood and superhero. In order to prove to himself that he was a worthy archer, young Roy entered an archery contest. Although he ultimately lost, the Green Arrow took notice at the young boy and decided to make him his partner helping in Roy's development as an archer.

Key facts

Roy Harper is of human origin and first appeared in "Doctor Fate: "Mr. Who"". The character is published by DC Comics. With 2,331 recorded issue appearances, Roy Harper ranks among the most featured characters in comics.