Oliver Barton (Earth-5171)

"I mean, I can't miss... I'm on a team with super-humans. And one goddess, in case you've forgotten. Even you... well, you climb walls really well, have all these awesome spider power and stuff. The training is the only thing that makes me special. And if I'm not special enough to warrant the safety of those I love, then none of this is worth it. I gave up a lot for this life. I could have been happy with Nina. We could have had a good, simple life, if only did she ever though she could live a normal life. But I wanted to play with the big guys. And if I miss, it means I'm just another dude with a bow. It means I've been fooling myself this whole time. And that's why I never miss, so I can at least believe I am able to do something special for this world."

- - Arrow Oliver "Ollie" Barton is a former member of S.H.I.E.L.D. and a member of the Avengers, entering during the Gamma World Event. Operating as the Arrow inside the espionage organization, he participated on numerous missions alongside the lethal agent Black Widow, a former KGB agent whom he eventually developed a romantic relationship. After being deemed a traitor by S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Director, Amanda Fury, following a coupe orchestrated by other figures, Arrow was pursued by his former allies, only to find shelter with the Avengers, whom he joined after helping the Hulk combat the Leader.

Abilities

 * Master Archer: Oliver has trained himself to become a master archer specializing in the use of regular bows, longbows, compound bows, and crossbows with near-perfect accuracy. He is capable of firing multiple arrows at a single target in a few seconds, hitting multiple targets in a few quick strokes, and directly hit small targets in the greatest of distances. Arrow has even been known to hit an apple in the center of it. He practices a minimum of two hours per day to keep his skills honed.


 * Expert Marksman: He possesses very keen eyesight, and his accuracy is virtually unerring; he was trained in his youth by Ted Grant with throwing blades, balls, bolas, and boomerangs. He now has near-perfect precision with any aimed or thrown weapon. He can hurl objects with extreme speed and accuracy, both in direct aim and complicated rebounds/interactions.


 * Expert Acrobat: Arrow possesses exceptional human strength, endurance, and stamina. He is athletic, with very good reflexes and agility. This, combined with training as an aerialist and acrobat, makes him capable of numerous complex acrobatic maneuvers.


 * Expert Martial Artist: Barton is an excellent martial artist, having been trained in various forms by Batman and Captain America, who was arguably the world's greatest hand-to-hand combatant. Throughout the battle against Elektra and The Hand, he demonstrated great skill in his overall martial ability, holding his own against nearly endless hordes of ninjas. This earned him a very respecting compliment from his teammate Batman, one of the world's top martial artists.


 * Skilled Tactician: Arrow is a highly competent strategist, tactician, and field commander.


 * Weapons Proficiency: Although he is not known to use melee weapons, Arrow's incredible reflexes and hand-eye coordination allow him to easily master most weapons. He also received training in swordsmanship during his youth from the original Swordsman, who was considered one of the greatest experts in sword-fighting the world has ever known. Barton is skilled with swords, knives, nunchukus, staffs and is one of the few people to be able to properly handle Captain America's shield.


 * Bilingual: Not only is Arrow fluent in English, his mother tongue, but also in Italian.