Warning: Spoilers for Green Arrow #17Green Arrow Role in DCs Absolute Power the crossover was controversial but critical and had a lasting effect on his relationship with her Justice League. But Green Arrow isn't the only hero to pull off such gambits, and when Batman tries to call him out on his behavior Green Arrow turns Batman's actions back on his face with an absolutely brutal moniker. This highlights how far Green Arrow has to go to get down to Batman's level.
Green Arrow Chris Condon, Joshua Williamson, Montos, Amancay Nahuelpan, Adriano Lucas and Romulo Fajardo Jr. by #17, tells the aftermath of the disaster. Absolute Powerand Green Arrow's role as a double agent in a dream opposite Amanda Waller. While most of the Justice League were willing to forgive him for initially selling him out to Waller, Batman is more reticent about trusting again and calls out Green Arrow because he did not discuss his plan in advance.
“Yes, good. Next time, Mr. Failsafe,Green Arrow fires back, throwing Batman's own secret countermeasures—the Failsafe robot and his disastrous reign of terror—in his face.
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“Mr. Failsafe” perfectly describes Batman's most unexpected events
Failsafe appeared first Batman#125 is revealed to be a robot created as a precaution against Batman should he break his no-kill rule. Influenced by Batman's sadistic “Zur-En-Arrh” personality, Failsafe quickly went out of control, taking over all of Gotham before Batman could subdue him. However, Failsafe and Zur-En-Arrh would eventually merge into a single entity, becoming Amanda Waller's second-in-command and providing her with vital information about DC's superhero community. Absolute Power.
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Failsafe is an incredibly powerful construct programmed with built-in countermeasures for almost every scenario, including Justice League. Batman #128 shows the full power of Failsafe, completely neutralizing the Justice League strike team of Superman, Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, Black Canary, and Falcon Woman, using their weaknesses to shut down each hero before putting Gotham under martial law. Being able to stop Failsafe once was a miracle; Under the command of Amanda Waller, its turnaround made things happen Absolute Power largely unstoppable.
First appearance of Failsafe
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#125 by Tom King, Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez, Belen Ortega, and Josh Adams, as they attack the Justice League.
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#128 is Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jimenez and Leonardo Bastos Romero.
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Green Arrow's Betrayal Doesn't Hold a Candle to Failsafe's Reign of Terror
There are strong parallels between Green Arrow and Failsafe, each of which is involved with Amanda Waller. Absolute Power. However, Green Arrow betrays the Justice League and sabotages Valler at a critical moment; by contrast, Failsafe is Batman's every paranoid contingency. While Green Arrow is willing to sacrifice all of his personal relationships to defeat Waller, Failsafe remains Batman's greatest weapon against himself and the Justice League—a weapon that finds common purpose with Waller's goals.
The comparison between Green Arrow's betrayal and Batman's Failsafe robot is a fascinating reflection on the differences between Batman and Green Arrow. Both heroes are billionaires with no superpowers other than their gadgets and skills, but Green Arrow has earned a reputation as an anti-authority rebel, while Batman is known for his dangerous backup plans and need for constant supervision. It's a brutal roast reminiscent of “Mr. Failsafe.” Batman at that time Green Arrow worked temporarily against Justice League for a greater reason, his actions are nothing compared to Batman secretly building a machine that destroys the League. twice.
Green Arrow #17 available now from DC Comics.