Merlyn

fictional character in the DC Comics Universe
Person comics_character Q2919098
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Merlyn

Summary

Merlyn is a comics character[1]. He worked as a mercenary[2], serial killer[3], fictional ninja[4], martial artist[5], and archer[6]. He draws 134 Wikipedia views per month (comics_character category, ranking #295 of 1,513).[7]

Key Facts

  • A child of Merlyn was Tommy Merlyn[8].
  • English was Merlyn's native language[9].
  • Merlyn's professions included mercenary[2].
  • Merlyn's professions included serial killer[3].
  • Merlyn's professions included fictional ninja[4].
  • Merlyn worked as a martial artist[5].
  • Merlyn's professions included archer[6].
  • Merlyn's professions included assassin[10].
  • A notable student of Merlyn was Cassandra Cain[11].
  • Merlyn is the creator of Mike Friedrich[12].
  • Merlyn is the creator of Neal Adams[13].
  • Merlyn is the creator of Dick Dillin[14].
  • Merlyn was a member of Anti-Justice League[15].
  • Merlyn was a member of Injustice League[16].
  • Merlyn was a member of League of Assassins[17].
  • Merlyn was a member of 100[18].
  • Merlyn was a member of Secret Society of Super Villains[19].
  • Merlyn was a member of Legion of Doom[20].
  • Merlyn is recorded as male[21].
  • Merlyn's instance of is recorded as comics character[22].
  • Merlyn's instance of is recorded as fictional human[23].
  • Merlyn's instance of is recorded as television character[24].
  • Merlyn's instance of is recorded as animated character[25].
  • Merlyn's performer is recorded as Steve Bacic[26].
  • Merlyn's performer is recorded as John Barrowman[27].

Body

Origins and Family

English was Merlyn's native language[9].

Education

Merlyn studied under Ra's al Ghul[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mercenary[2], serial killer[3], fictional ninja[4], martial artist[5], archer[6], and assassin[10]. A notable student of Merlyn was Cassandra Cain[11].

Works and Contributions

Created works include Mike Friedrich[12], a writer[29], b. 1949[30], awarded the Inkpot Award[31], specialised in comics[32]; Neal Adams[13], a comics artist[33], 1941–2022[34], of United States[35], awarded the Inkpot Award[36], specialised in comics[37]; and Dick Dillin[14], a comics artist[38], 1928–1980[39], of United States[40].

Personal Life

A child of Merlyn was Tommy Merlyn[8].

Why It Matters

Merlyn draws 134 Wikipedia views per month (comics_character category, ranking #295 of 1,513).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

What did Merlyn do for work?

Merlyn worked as mercenary[2], serial killer[3], fictional ninja[4], martial artist[5], and archer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [2] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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