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{{Infobox comics character
| character_name = Merlyn
| image = Dark Archer (Arthur King - Malcolm Merlyn).png
| caption = Merlyn, as he appeared on the cover of ''Green Arrow'' (vol. 6) #34 (November 2017). Artwork by Jamal Campbell.
| full_name = Arthur King / Malcolm Merlyn<ref name=ga14>''Green Arrow'' (vol. 6) #14 (March 2017)</ref>
| publisher = [[DC Comics]]
| debut = ''[[Justice League of America]]'' #94 (November 1971)
| creators = [[Mike Friedrich]] (writer)<br />[[Neal Adams]] (artist)<br />[[Dick Dillin]] (artist)
| species = 
| alliances = [[Legion of Doom]]<br />[[League of Assassins]]<br />[[Injustice League]]<br />Anti-Justice League<br />[[100 (DC Comics)|The 100]]<br />The Killer Elite<br />Injustice Gang<br />[[Secret Society of Super Villains]] 
<br>[[Suicide Squad]]
| aliases = The Dark Archer<ref name=ga13>''Green Arrow'' (vol. 6) #13 (February 2017)</ref><br />The Magician<br>The Magnificent
| powers =
* Skilled [[military tactics|tactician]], analyst, and manipulator
* Master [[archery|archer]] and [[marksman]]
* Peak physical and mental conditioning
* Expert [[martial arts|martial artist]], hand-to-hand combatant, and [[swordsmanship|swordsman]]
* Master assassin
| cat = super
| subcat = DC Comics
| hero =
| villain = y
| sortkey = Merlyn
}}
'''Merlyn''' ('''Arthur King'''), also known as the '''Dark Archer''', is a <!--Do not add "fictional" as it is tautological; supervillains (and characters in general) are by definition implied to be fictionalized to some extent.-->[[supervillain]] appearing in [[comic book]]s published by [[DC Comics]].<ref name=ga13/> He is a deadly bow-wielding assassin and contract killer and the [[archnemesis]] of [[Green Arrow]], though writers have developed him over the years as an adversary of other superheroes as well, such as [[Batman]] and [[Black Canary]].

Malcolm Merlyn appears in [[The CW]]'s [[Arrowverse]], portrayed by [[John Barrowman]].

==Publication history==
Created by [[Mike Friedrich]], [[Neal Adams]], and [[Dick Dillin]], Merlyn made his debut in ''[[Justice League of America]]'' #94 in November 1971.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Cowsill |first1=Alan |last2=Irvine |first2=Alex |last3=Korte |first3=Steve |last4=Manning |first4=Matt |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |last6=Wilson |first6=Sven |title=The DC Comics Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the DC Universe |date=2016 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-5357-0 |page=199}}</ref>

==Fictional character biography==
Long before becoming the vigilante [[Green Arrow]], Oliver Queen was inspired to take up [[archery]] after hearing of the exploits of Arthur King, otherwise known as "'''Merlyn the Magician'''", a master archer with acute accuracy. Years later, Merlyn challenged the Green Arrow to a public archery duel and defeated Oliver. With that victory under his belt, Merlyn vanished for years before resurfacing as a member of the [[League of Assassins]]. During his time with the League of Assassins, Merlyn took part in the highly abusive training of [[David Cain (comics)|David Cain]]'s daughter [[Cassandra Cain]], unknowingly being behind the girl's skills as Batgirl.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Greenberger |first1=Robert |title=The Essential Batman Encyclopedia |date=2008 |publisher=Del Rey |isbn=9780345501066 |pages=255–256}}</ref> He and Green Arrow faced each other again when Merlyn attempted to assassinate [[Batman]]; Green Arrow managed to intercept Merlyn's arrow with one of his own, saving Batman's life. Merlyn admitted that Green Arrow had improved since their last encounter, but escaped before he could be captured.

In ''[[Action Comics]]'', Merlyn, now working as a freelance assassin and contract killer who sells his skills to the highest bidder, is hired by [[Queen Bee (comics)|Queen Bee (Zazzala)]] to join a supervillain team and take on the [[Justice League]].<ref>''Action Comics'' #443 (January 1975). DC Comics.</ref> He then serves under [[Tobias Whale]] as a member of [[Metropolis (comics)|Metropolis]]' crime syndicate [[The 100 (comics)|the 100]].<ref>''Black Lightning'' #2 (May 1977). DC Comics.</ref> Merlyn attempts to kill [[Black Lightning]] when he accompanies [[Joey Toledo]]. Though the League of Assassins crash the battle when they were displeased that Merlyn left them. He is ultimately defeated by Black Lightning while Toledo was killed during the three-way battle.<ref>''Black Lightning'' #5 (November 1977). DC Comics.</ref> A man from Libya later hires Meryln to kill a Russian scientist visiting Casablanca. Although Merlyn is aided by Syonide, his assassination attempt is foiled by the [[Wally West|Flash]] and Phantom Lady.<ref>''The Flash'' (vol. 2) #29 (August 1989). DC Comics.</ref>

During the events of "[[Underworld Unleashed]]," Merlyn is among the villains that sell their souls to the demon [[Neron (DC Comics)|Neron]] in exchange for greater power. He then joins the Killer Elite (along with [[Deadshot]], [[Monocle (comics)|Monocle]], [[Bolt (DC Comics)|Bolt]], Chiller and [[Deadline (DC Comics)|Deadline]]) to perform various assassinations with Merlyn wanting to do his dream assassination on Batman, but the group is eventually stopped by the Justice League. The Killer Elite later encounters the [[Body Doubles]], and Merlyn and his team are defeated.<ref>''New Years Evil Body Doubles'' one-shot (February 1998). DC Comics.</ref>

In ''[[Young Justice]]'', Merlyn mentors Turk, a wolf-like [[metahuman]] and archer. Merlyn and Turk attempt to sabotage an archery contest in their favor, but are stopped by Young Justice.<ref>''Young Justice'' #23 (September 2000). DC Comics.</ref><ref>''Young Justice'' #24 (October 2000). DC Comics.</ref><ref>''Young Justice'' #25 (November 2000). DC Comics.</ref>

Merlyn next appears as one of the primary villains in the Injustice Gang in ''[[Identity Crisis (DC Comics)|Identity Crisis]]''.<ref>''Identity Crisis'' #4 (November 2004). DC Comics.</ref> He warns and correctly predicts that the death of [[Sue Dibny]] would have troublesome and dire consequences in the criminal underworld.<ref>''Identity Crisis'' #6 (January 2005). DC Comics.</ref> Although the Justice League manages to capture Merlyn, Monacle and Deadshot, the latter is able to use connections with the [[Suicide Squad]] and [[Amanda Waller]] to arrange for their release, much to the frustration of the newest [[Manhunter (Kate Spencer)|Manhunter]].<ref>''Manhunter'' (vol. 3) #8 (May 2005)</ref> Merlyn, Deadshot, Monacle and [[Phobia (comics)|Phobia]] later attempt to kill the [[Shadow Thief]] during his trial, but are confronted and stopped by the Manhunter.

During the "[[Infinite Crisis]]" storyline, Merlyn serves as a member of [[Alexander Luthor Jr.]]'s [[Secret Society of Super Villains|Society]]. Since then, he has resumed his feud with Green Arrow, launching several attacks on the hero's family.<ref>''Green Arrow'' (vol. 3) #57 (February 2006). DC Comics.</ref><ref>''Green Arrow'' (vol. 3) #58 (March 2006). DC Comics.</ref><ref>''Green Arrow'' (vol. 3) #59 (April 2006). DC Comics.</ref> Merlyn then plays a major role in the attack on Green Arrow and [[Black Canary]]'s wedding as a member of the new [[Injustice League]].<ref>''Green Arrow and Black Canary Wedding Special'' #1 (November 2007). DC Comics.</ref>

During ''Countdown'', Merlyn appears under the employ of the League of Assassins, coordinating his attacks with [[Talia al Ghul]] and serving as a mentor to [[Damian Wayne]].<ref>''Batman'' #671 (January 2008). DC Comics.</ref> Merlyn has a minor role in ''[[The Resurrection of Ra's al Ghul]]'', in which he is hired by the [[Sensei (DC Comics)|Sensei]] to take out a spring where [[Ra's al Ghul]] could revitalize himself. He is defeated during the final confrontation between Ra's and Batman.<ref>''Detective Comics'' #839 (February 2008). DC Comics.</ref> Merlyn then joins the League of Assassins' elite team known as the Seven Men of Death, and is sent to [[Gotham City]] to retrieve the Suit of Sorrows from the Order of Purity. During the attack on the Order, Merlyn kills the Order's leader Leland McCauley, and injures Felicidad Gomez before being confronted by [[Azrael (DC Comics)|Azrael]].<ref>''Azrael: Death's Dark Knight'' #1 (May 2009). DC Comics.</ref> Merlyn and his team attempt to capture Azrael and move him to their headquarters, but Azrael uses one of Merlyn's own arrows to stab him.<ref>''Azrael: Death's Dark Knight'' #2 (June 2009). DC Comics.</ref>

Merlyn is later captured by the vigilante [[Cupid (DC Comics)|Cupid]] who plans to kill him in front of Green Arrow, with whom Cupid is besotted. To this end, she slashes Merlyn's throat with an arrow, and although Green Arrow is able to get Merlyn medical attention in time to save his life, the villain's vocal cords are severely damaged.<ref>''Green Arrow and Black Canary'' #19 (June 2009). DC Comics.</ref>

===''The New 52''===
In ''[[The New 52]]'' reboot's ''[[Batman Incorporated]]'', Merlyn appears under the League of Assassins' employ and serves as a member of the Seven Men of Death who are tasked by Talia al Ghul's [[Leviathan (DC Comics)|Leviathan]] organization to destroy Batman Incorporated. Merlyn defeats members of the group with ease, until Damian Wayne destroys his bow.<ref>''Batman Incorporated'' (vol. 2) #4 (December 2012). DC Comics.</ref> In ''[[Forever Evil]]'', Merlyn is among the villains recruited by the [[Crime Syndicate of America]] to join the [[Secret Society of Super Villains]].<ref>''Forever Evil'' #1 (November 2013). DC Comics.</ref>

===''DC Rebirth''===
In the ''[[DC Rebirth]]'' relaunch, the ''Green Arrow'' series reveals that Merlyn was born Arthur King and legally changed his name (a concept incorporated from the ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]'' television series). When he was around 25 years old, Malcolm joined the League of Assassins, an ancient, international order of the world's greatest killers, and was trained by their leader Ra's al Ghul himself. Malcolm's commencement ceremony into the organization involved him digging a grave which he laid in to purge himself of his past life and emerge reborn.<ref name=ga14/> Now a deadly assassin known as the Dark Archer, Malcolm is contracted by Cyrus Broderick, a director of the [[Ninth Circle]], to frame Green Arrow for murder after he destroys the Inferno, their base of operations.<ref>''Green Arrow'' (vol. 6) #12 (February 2017). DC Comics.</ref> Using arrows resembling Green Arrow's for multiple high-profile killings, including the murder of famous soccer player Cy Sampson, the Dark Archer succeeds in tarnishing the hero's image and reputation.<ref name=ga13/> Green Arrow and the Dark Archer later engage in a fierce duel, with Oliver believing the hooded villain to be Malcolm's son, [[Tommy Merlyn|Tommy]].<ref>''Green Arrow'' (vol. 5) #0 (November 2012). DC Comics.</ref><ref>''Green Arrow'' (vol. 5) #36 (January 2015). DC Comics.</ref> Malcolm then reveals himself to Oliver as "the original Dark Archer", and proceeds to best his foe in combat whilst taunting him. Before Malcolm can kill Oliver, however, the intervention of Black Canary and the police forces the villain to flee. As he escapes, Merlyn fires an arrow at the police chief, whom Green Arrow narrowly manages to save at the cost of his own bow, which is shattered by Merlyn's shot.<ref name=ga14/>

In ''[[Batman (comic book)|Batman]]'', Merlyn was one of the assassins hired by the [[Penguin (character)|Penguin]] and the Designer to kill Batman. He was captured by the GCPD, but managed to escape. He, along with [[Cheshire (comics)|Cheshire]], attempts to attack [[Catwoman]] and [[Harley Quinn]] before they defeat him.

==Powers and abilities==
Merlyn (Arthur King) is among the greatest and most accurate [[archery|archers]] in the [[DC Universe]].<ref name=ga14/> His archery and [[marksman]]ship skills exceed those of [[Green Arrow]], [[Emiko Queen]], [[Shado (DC Comics)|Shado]], [[Roy Harper (comics)|Roy Harper]], [[Connor Hawke]], [[Great Ten#Celestial Archer|Celestial Archer]], and his own son, [[Tommy Merlyn]].<ref name=ga14/> The Dark Archer has been known to use trick arrows to kill his targets, including explosive arrows that detonate upon impact. He is extremely proficient with swords, throwing knives, and various other weapons as well. Having been trained by the [[League of Assassins]], Merlyn is at the prime of human physical and mental conditioning, possessing advanced strength, agility, and reflexes. He is a master in the art of stealth and has an incredibly high tolerance for pain, and his [[Kevlar]] body armor further enhances his durability. Merlyn is also a formidable expert in many forms of hand-to-hand combat and martial arts, being able to best the likes of Green Arrow with relative ease.<ref name=ga14/>

After the defeat of the Leviathan organization, large portions of Merlyn's body are replaced by advanced mechanical parts, granting him superhuman durability and illusion abilities.<ref>''Green Arrow'' (vol. 7) #5 (October 2023)</ref><ref>''Green Arrow'' (vol. 7) #6 (November 2023)</ref>

==In other media==
===Television===
[[File:ArrowDarkArcher.jpg|thumb|right|225px|[[John Barrowman]] as Malcolm Merlyn as he appears in the Arrowverse.]]
* Merlyn makes non-speaking appearances in ''[[Justice League Unlimited]]'' as a member of [[Gorilla Grodd]]'s [[Secret Society of Super Villains|Secret Society]] before being killed by [[Darkseid]].
* A character based on the Dark Archer named '''Vordigan''' appears in ''[[Smallville]]'', portrayed by [[Steve Bacic]]. He is a member of the Brotherhood of Sion, later [[Toyman]]'s Marionette Ventures, and mentor to [[Oliver Queen (Smallville)|Oliver Queen]]. After the latter leaves the Brotherhood, the former does the same to find Queen and help him fulfill his role as a "master archer", only to be defeated by him.
* [[Malcolm Merlyn (Arrowverse)|Malcolm Merlyn / Dark Archer]]<!-- Do NOT change this; The Dark Archer is Merlyn's alias. John Barrowman himself has confirmed this, several action figures have been marketed under this name, and it was even used in The CW's superhero fight club promotional video in 2015. --> appears in media set in the [[Arrowverse]], portrayed by [[John Barrowman]].<ref>{{cite web |first=Kiel |last=Phegley |url=https://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=42636 |title=Barrowman Brings Malcolm Merlyn To "Arrow" |work=Comic Book Resources |date=December 12, 2012 |access-date=April 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416140327/http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=42636 |archive-date=April 16, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2016/01/06/arrows-john-barrowman-to-write-dark-archer-comic|title=Arrow's John Barrowman to Write Dark Archer Comic|first=Jesse|last=Schedeen|date=January 6, 2016|work=IGN}}</ref>
** Introduced and primarily appearing in the TV series ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]'', this version is the wealthy [[chief executive officer|CEO]] of Merlyn Global Group bent on seeking revenge for his wife, who was murdered by [[Brick (character)|Brick]] years prior in a crime-infested district of [[Starling City]] called the Glades. In pursuit of his quest, he abandoned his son [[Tommy Merlyn (Arrowverse)|Tommy Merlyn]] and trained with the [[League of Assassins (Arrowverse)|League of Assassins]], where he became known as the "Magician" ([[Arabic]]: الساحر ''Al Sa-Her''). Years later, Malcolm returned to plot an "Undertaking" to destroy the Glades with help from [[Robert Queen (Arrowverse)|Robert Queen]]. When Robert tried to back out, Malcolm arranged for Robert's yacht to be destroyed, which led to [[Oliver Queen (Arrowverse)|Oliver Queen]] getting stranded on [[Lian Yu (Arrowverse location)|Lian Yu]] for five years. In the [[Arrow season 1|first season]], Oliver returns as a vigilante called the "Hood" and interferes with Malcolm's plans before seemingly killing him in the season finale. Nonetheless, Malcolm's Undertaking succeeds, with Tommy among the casualties. In the [[Arrow season 2|second season]], having faked his death, Malcolm convinces his daughter [[Thea Queen]] to join him and trains her in martial arts. In the [[Arrow season 3|third season]], the League of Assassins hunt Malcolm for breaking the group's code with his Undertaking. While evading the group, he brainwashes Thea into becoming a target by murdering [[Sara Lance]] and helps Oliver kill the League's leader [[Ra's al Ghul (Arrowverse)|Ra's al Ghul]], allowing Malcolm to take over as the new '''Ra's al Ghul'''. In the [[Arrow season 4|fourth season]], Malcolm resurrects Sara with the League's Lazarus Pit to appease Thea and [[Laurel Lance (Arrowverse)|Laurel Lance]], only to face opposition from a League splinter faction led by [[Nyssa al Ghul (Arrowverse)|Nyssa al Ghul]]. After Malcolm refuses to hand over leadership, Oliver severs his left hand in a duel, costing him the demon's head ring. Nonetheless, Malcolm adopts a cybernetic prosthetic and joins [[H.I.V.E.]] until the group attempts to destroy the world with nuclear missiles, leading to Malcolm reluctantly defecting to Team Arrow to stop this. Towards the [[Arrow season 5|fifth season]]'s end, Malcolm aids Team Arrow after Thea is kidnapped by [[Adrian Chase (Arrowverse)|Prometheus]], culminating in him sacrificing himself to save the Queens from a landmine and [[Digger Harkness (Arrowverse)|Digger Harkness]], taking the latter with him in the process.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Burlingame|first1=Russ|title=Arrow EP Discusses the Possibility of John Barrowman's Return|url=https://comicbook.com/dc/2017/08/11/arrow-merlyn-john-barrowman-return/|website=Comicbook.com|date=5 September 2017 |access-date=18 March 2018}}</ref>
** Malcolm appears in the crossovers "[[Heroes Join Forces]]" and "[[Elseworlds (Arrowverse)|Elseworlds]]". In the former, he helps Oliver and [[Barry Allen (Arrowverse)|Barry Allen]] defeat [[Vandal Savage (Arrowverse)|Vandal Savage]] before collecting the immortal's ashes while in the latter, he appears as a police officer after [[John Deegan (Arrowverse)|John Deegan]] uses the ''Book of Destiny'' to rewrite reality.
** A [[Musical film|musical]]/[[gangster film]]-inspired, [[Dream world (plot device)|dream world]] incarnation of Malcolm named '''"Cutter" Moran''' appears in ''[[The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash]]'' episode "[[Duet (The Flash)|Duet]]".
** A time-displaced version of Malcolm appears in the [[Legends of Tomorrow season 2|second season]] of ''[[Legends of Tomorrow]]'' as a member of [[Eobard Thawne (Arrowverse)|Eobard Thawne]]'s [[Legion of Doom]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/legends-tomorrow-legion-doom-season-913953|title=Comic-Con: 'Legends of Tomorrow' to Tackle Legion of Doom Villain Team In Season 2|work=The Hollywood Reporter|last=Bucksbaum|first=Sydney|date=July 23, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Schedeen|first1=Jesse|title=DC's Legends of Tomorrow: "The Legion of Doom" Review|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/02/01/dcs-legends-of-tomorrow-the-legion-of-doom-review|website=IGN.com|date=31 January 2017|access-date=18 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Schedeen|first1=Jesse|title=DC's Legends of Tomorrow: "Aruba" Review|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/04/05/dcs-legends-of-tomorrow-aruba-review|website=IGN.com|date=4 April 2017|access-date=18 March 2018}}</ref> He is recruited into the group to seek out the [[Spear of Destiny]] and rewrite reality to change their fates, only to be defeated by the Legends and returned to their original places in time with no memory of their activities.

===Film===
* Merlyn appears in the unproduced ''[[Green Arrow: Escape from Super Max]]'' as an inmate of the titular prison.
* '''Merlyn the Magnificent''' appears in ''[[DC Showcase: Green Arrow]]'', voiced by [[Malcolm McDowell]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Harvey|first=James|url=https://www.worldsfinestonline.com/news.php/news.php?action=fullnews&id=856|title=Main Cast, Crew Details For "DC Showcase: Green Arrow" Animated Short|publisher=worldsfinestonline.com|date=September 24, 2010|access-date=March 30, 2018}}</ref>

===Video games===
* Merlyn appears as a non-player character (NPC) in ''[[Injustice: Gods Among Us]]'' via Green Arrow's [[S.T.A.R. Labs]] missions.
* The Arrowverse incarnation of Malcolm Merlyn appears in ''[[Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham]]'' via the ''Arrow'' [[downloadable content|DLC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/01/14/arrow-dlc-lego-batman-3-gets-cute-trailer-stars-stephen-amell/|title=Arrow DLC For Lego Batman 3 Gets A Cute Trailer That Stars Stephen Amell|date=14 January 2015 |access-date=30 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|number=520979338041520128|user=LEGODCGame|title=Proudly introducing the @CW_Arrow DLC pack with Stephen Amell! @amellywood #LEGOBatmanGame<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |accessdate=30 March 2018|date=11 October 2014}}</ref>
* Malcolm Merlyn appears in ''[[Lego DC Super-Villains]]'', voiced by John Barrowman.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1021082042937769984|user=JoeWritesThis|title=Special thanks to the super-awesome @JohnBarrowman for providing the voice of Malcolm Merlyn in @LEGODCGame. ^_^ #LEGODCSuperVillains<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=22 July 2018}}</ref> This version is a member of the [[Legion of Doom]].

===Miscellaneous===
* The Arrowverse incarnation of Malcolm Merlyn appears in a flashback in the ''Arrow'' tie-in comic ''The Dark Archer'', in which his birth name is revealed to be Arthur King.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jeffrey |last=Renaud |url=https://www.comicbookresources.com/article/john-carole-barrowman-target-merlyns-past-in-arrow-dark-archer-comic |title=John & Carole Barrowman Target Merlyn's Past in "Arrow: Dark Archer" and "The Magician" Comic |work=[[Comic Book Resources]] |date=January 14, 2016 |access-date=April 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416175512/http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/john-carole-barrowman-target-merlyns-past-in-arrow-dark-archer-comic |archive-date=April 16, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Merlyn appears in the ''[[Young Justice (TV series)|Young Justice]]'' tie-in comic ''Young Justice: Targets''.

===Merchandise===
* The Arrowverse incarnation of Malcolm Merlyn received two figures, with one as the Dark Archer and an unmasked variant, from [[DC Collectibles]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/DC-Collectibles-Arrow-TV-Archer/dp/B00P4CEA78|title=DC Collectibles Arrow (TV): The Dark Archer Action Figure|website=Amazon |access-date=2018-03-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/2015/07/08/new-arrow-and-flash-action-figures-revealed/|title=New Arrow and Flash Action Figures Revealed|last=Steinbeiser|first=Andrew|website=Comicbook.com|date=July 8, 2015|access-date=March 9, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/DC-Collectibles-Arrow-TV-Malcolm/dp/B014LQSVL8|title=DC Collectibles Arrow TV: Malcolm Merlyn Action Figure|website=Amazon |access-date=2018-03-23}}</ref>
* The Arrowverse incarnation of Malcolm Merlyn received a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2016-exclusive POP! vinyl figure from [[Funko]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Funko-Pop-TV-Malcolm-Exclusive/dp/B01ITUSJ5A|title=Funko Pop TV: Arrow - Malcolm Merlyn 2016 SDCC Exclusive Vinyl Figure|website=Amazon |access-date=2018-03-04}}</ref>
* The Arrowverse incarnation of Malcolm Merlyn received a [[GameStop]]-exclusive vinyl figure from Dorbz.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Dorbz-Malcolm-Merlyn-GameStop-Exclusive/dp/B01MF4CCYR|title=Dorbz Arrow Malcolm Merlyn GameStop Exclusive #199|website=Amazon |access-date=2018-03-04}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [[DCDatabase:Merlyn (New Earth)|Merlyn at the DC Database]]
* [[DCDatabase:Malcolm Merlyn (Prime Earth)|Malcolm Merlyn at the DC Database]]
* {{comicbookdb|type=character|id=1617|title=Merlyn}}
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