Felicity Smoak Explained

Character Name:Felicity Smoak
Species:Human
Publisher:DC Comics
Debut:The Fury of Firestorm #23
(May 1984)
Creators:Gerry Conway (writer)
Rafael Kayanan (artist)
Full Name:Felicity Megan Smoak
Partners:Firestorm
Green Arrow

Felicity Smoak is a fictional character appearing in comics published by DC Comics. Her first appearance was in The Fury of Firestorm #23 (May 1984), created by writer Gerry Conway and artist Rafael Kayanan.[1] She was originally the manager of a computer software firm who opposed the superhero Firestorm because of his recklessness, eventually becoming the second wife of Edward Raymond and Ronnie's stepmother.[2]

A re-imagined Felicity Smoak, portrayed by Emily Bett Rickards, featured in the television series Arrow and its extended universe of shows, collectively known as the Arrowverse. An I.T. genius and graduate from MIT, Felicity works alongside vigilante Oliver Queen/Green Arrow to help protect Star City (formerly Starling City), later operating under the alias Overwatch. The pair also become romantically involved, and eventually marry with Felicity giving birth to their daughter Mia Smoak. This interpretation of the character was placed at number 15 in a list of 50 Favorite Female Characters, in a poll of Hollywood professionals conducted by The Hollywood Reporter in 2016.[3] Furthermore, the Arrowverse incarnation of Felicity serves as inspiration for The New 52 incarnation of the character in the comics.[4]

Fictional character biography

The Fury of Firestorm

Felicity Smoak is the supervisor of a New York computer software firm who comes into conflict with Firestorm due to his recklessness and tendency to cause collateral damage.[5] Felicity later learns Ronnie's secret identity, marries his father Ed, and overcomes her vendetta against him.[6]

The New 52

In The New 52 reboot, Felicity Smoak is reimagined as a hacker and ally of Green Arrow, similar to her Arrowverse counterpart.[7] [8] Steve Trevor invites Felicity to join A.R.G.U.S., but she refuses in favor of working with Oliver.

Alternate versions

An alternate universe variant of Felicity Smoak appears in DC Comics Bombshells. This version is a member of the Batgirls.[9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]

In other media

Arrowverse

See main article: Arrowverse.

Live-action

See main article: Felicity Smoak (Arrowverse). Felicity Smoak appears in the Arrowverse, portrayed by Emily Bett Rickards. Introduced in Arrow, this version is an I.T. genius, skilled hacker and computer expert, and graduate of M.I.T. She joins Oliver Queen on his vigilante mission, and later founds her own company, Smoak Technologies. Oliver and Felicity begin a romantic relationship which eventually leads to their marriage and the birth of their daughter Mia Smoak. The character was originally introduced in the episode "Lone Gunmen" as a one-off character.[15] Due to the positive reaction from Green Arrow actor Stephen Amell[16] and producer Peter Roth,[17] [18] the character was promoted to a recurring, later main, role.[19] The character also appears in The Flash,[20] Legends of Tomorrow[21] Vixen,[22] the crossover event "Crisis on Earth-X",[23] and the web series Blood Rush.[24] Rickards left Arrow at the end of its seventh season,[25] but returned as a guest star for the series finale "Fadeout".[26]

Print media

Felicity features in the digital tie-in comics to the Arrowverse series, Arrow Season 2.5,[27] Flash Season Zero[28] and in Smoak Signals parts 1 and 2.[29] [30] She is one of the four protagonists of the two tie-in comics produced to accompany the Arrowverse crossover event Crisis on Infinite Earths, released in December 2019 and January 2020 respectively.[31] She is also one of the protagonists in the Arrowverse tie-in novels, Arrow: Vengeance, written by Oscar Balderrama and Lauren Certo,[32] The Flash: The Haunting of Barry Allen written by Susan and Clay Griffith,[33] and its sequel Arrow: A Generation of Vipers[34] as well as Arrow: Fatal Legacies, co-authored by Marc Guggenheim and James R. Tuck.[35] Felicity also features in Barry Lyga's Crossover Crisis trilogy published in 2019,[36] in May 2020[37] and in March 2021.[38]

Video games

Felicity Smoak appears in as part of the Arrow DLC pack.[39]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gerry Conway Starts Blog Aimed At Fair Compensation For DC Character Creators. Matt D.. Wilson. July 1, 2013. ComicsAlliance. https://web.archive.org/web/20150906085511/http://comicsalliance.com/gerry-conway-blog-dc-comics-character-fair-compensation-fans/. September 6, 2015. dead. Gerry Conway, the writer who co-created the character with artist Rafael Kayanan in a 1984 issue of Firestorm..
  2. Web site: 11 Confirmed DC Comic Characters Appearing in CW's 'Arrow'. Stoute. Scott. ScreenRant. September 13, 2012. March 9, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20120913074635/https://screenrant.com/arrow-cw-dc-comics-characters-cameos-guest-stars/. September 13, 2012.
  3. Web site: Hollywood's 50 Favorite Female Characters. THR Staff. The Hollywood Reporter. December 9, 2016. November 30, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201052958/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/50-best-female-characters-entertainment-industry-survey-results-951483/item/juno-juno-50-favorite-female-characters-951484. December 1, 2017.
  4. Web site: Producers for CW show 'Arrow' tapped to write super hero's comic book adventures. Sacks. Ethan. New York Daily News. July 4, 2014. July 4, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20151211070251/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/producers-cw-show-arrow-tapped-write-comic-book-adventures-super-hero-article-1.1854524. December 11, 2015.
  5. Gerry Conway. Rafael Kayanan. The Fury of Firestorm.
    1. 23
    . January 10, 1984. "DC Comics".
  6. http://comicvine.gamespot.com/felicity-smoak/4005-2541/ "Felicity Smoak"
  7. Web site: Felicity Smoak joins the New 52 - and she's the 'Arrow' version. Burlingame. Russ. comicbook.com. October 2, 2014. January 17, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20141104080327/http://comicbook.com/2014/10/02/felicity-smoak-joins-the-new-52-and-shes-the-arrow-version. November 4, 2014. live.
  8. Ben Sokolowski & Andrew Kreisberg. Daniel Sampere. Green Arrow (The New 52).
    1. 35
    . October 1, 2014. DC Comics.
  9. Marguerite Bennett. Mirka Andolfo. DC Comics Bombshells.
    1. 19
    . November 25, 2015. DC Comics.
  10. Marguerite Bennett. Mirka Andolfo. DC Comics Bombshells.
    1. 37
    . April 1, 2016. DC Comics.
  11. Web site: DC's World War II superheroes are back in this Bombshells:United Exclusive. Sava. Oliver. AV Club. September 1, 2017. February 19, 2018.
  12. Marguerite Bennett. Sandy Jarrell. Bombshells:United.
    1. 13
    . March 7, 2018. DC Comics.
  13. Marguerite Bennett. Aneka. Bombshells:United.
    1. 15
    . April 4, 2018. DC Comics.
  14. Marguerite Bennett. Sandy Jarrell. Bombshells:United.
    1. 16
    . April 18, 2018. DC Comics.
  15. Lone Gunmen. Arrow. Marc Guggenheim & Andrew Kreisberg (writers) & Guy Bee (director). The CW. 1. 3.
  16. Web site: Arrow:Stephen Amell and Greg Berlanti. Larry King Now. Ora. May 14, 2013. October 17, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170905215451/http://www.ora.tv/larrykingnow/2013/5/14/arrow-0_retmff2k. September 5, 2017. live.
  17. Web site: Peter Roth and Greg Berlanti in Conversation. Paley Fest Media Convention. The Paley Center for Media. youtube. November 19, 2017. October 17, 2017.
  18. Web site: Arrow at Paleyfest. The Deadline Team. Deadline Hollywood. March 9, 2013. October 17, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20140913232526/http://deadline.com/2013/03/arrow-at-paleyfest-emily-bett-rickards-confirmed-as-regular-plus-trips-to-wondercon-comic-con-too-450047/. September 13, 2014.
  19. Web site: 'Emily Bett Rickards Talks ARROW, Becoming a Series Regular, Creating Her Character's Backstory, Felicity's Involvement Going Forward, Fandom and Romance. Radish. Christina. Collider. April 24, 2013. October 17, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20130428022127/http://collider.com/arrow-emily-bett-rickards-interview. April 28, 2013. live.
  20. Web site: 'The Flash' pilot images: Episode 4 to feature Felicity Smoak. Freeman. Molly. Screenrant. July 20, 2014. October 17, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171022032409/http://screenrant.com/flash-pilot-images-episode-4-felicity-smoak/. October 22, 2017.
  21. Web site: Look ahead to DC's Legends of Tomorrow final episodes in new trailer. Wax. Alyse. comingsoon.net. March 27, 2016. October 17, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20160427155932/http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/trailers/670585-look-ahead-to-the-dcs-legends-of-tomorrow-final-episodes-in-new-trailer#/slide/1. April 27, 2016. live.
  22. Web site: Lam . Steve . June 28, 2015 . SDCC 2015: Comic-Con Schedule For Saturday, July 11, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150630133648/http://bamsmackpow.com/2015/06/28/sdcc-2015-comic-con-schedule-for-saturday-july-11-2015/ . June 30, 2015 . September 17, 2015 . Bam! Smack! Pow! . Fansided.
  23. Web site: Arrowverse 4-Way Crossover Synopsis Confirms [Spoiler] Will Be a Cool Ally]. Mitovich. Matt Webb. TVLine. November 9, 2017. November 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20180128112614/https://tvline.com/2017/11/09/arrowverse-4-way-crossover-spoilers-barry-iris-wedding-citizen-cold/. January 28, 2018.
  24. News: Graser . Marc . November 8, 2013 . Bose and 'Arrow:' Sound Company Helps the CW Launch Superhero Spinoff 'Blood Rush' . December 13, 2017 . "Variety".
  25. Web site: 'Arrow' Actress Emily Bett Rickards Announces Exit Ahead Of Final Season. Bennett. Anita. Andreeva. Nellie. March 30, 2019. Deadline Hollywood. June 6, 2019.
  26. Web site: 'Arrow' series finale: Emily bett Rickards returns for series finale -will Olicity reunite? . Mittovich . Matt Webb . November 1, 2019 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20191101171650/https://tvline.com/2019/11/01/arrow-emily-bett-rickards-returns-series-finale-felicity/ . November 1, 2019 . November 1, 2019.
  27. Web site: DC Announces Arrow and Flash Digital Tie-In Comics. Schedeen. Jesse. IGN. July 9, 2014. January 18, 2017.
  28. Web site: Exclusive: DC Entertainment Launches New Arrow and The Flash Digital Comics. Sands. Rich. TV Guide. July 9, 2014. November 29, 2017.
  29. Andrew Kreisberg. Marcus To. Flash Season Zero.
    1. 9
    . December 29, 2015. DC Comics.
  30. Andrew Kreisberg. Marcus To. Flash Season Zero.
    1. 10
    . January 12, 2016. DC Comics.
  31. Web site: How the CW's 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' is jumping to comics . McMillan . Graeme . December 5, 2019 . The Hollywood Reporter . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20191205222837/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/heat-vision/cws-crisis-infinite-earths-continues-2-issue-dc-comic-book-starting-month-1259711 . December 5, 2019 . December 5, 2019.
  32. Book: Balderrama. Oscar. Certo. Lauren. February 23, 2016. Arrow:Vengeance. Titan Books. Titan . 9781783294848.
  33. Book: Griffith. Susan. Griffith. Clay. November 29, 2016. The Flash:The Haunting of Barry Allen. Titan Books. Titan Books (US, CA) . 9781785651410. February 6, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170206184739/http://titanbooks.com/flash-the-haunting-of-barry-allen-8731/. February 6, 2017. dead.
  34. Book: Griffith. Susan. Griffith. Clay. March 28, 2017. Arrow: A Generation of Vipers. Titan Books. Titan . 9781783294855.
  35. Web site: Marc Guggenheim To Write Novel Connecting Arrow Seasons 5 and 6. Wickline. Dan. August 12, 2017. November 19, 2017.
  36. Book: Lyga, Barry . The Flash: Green Arrow's Perfect Shot . August 13, 2019 . . 978-1-4197-3738-1 . September 18, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190918074457/https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/flash-green-arrows-perfect-shot_9781419737381/ . September 18, 2019 . live.
  37. Book: Lyga, Barry. The Flash: Supergirl's Sacrifice . May 26, 2020 . . 978-1-4197-3739-8 . January 4, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200511104813/https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/flash-supergirls-sacrifice-crossover-crisis-2_9781419737398/ . May 11, 2020 . live.
  38. Book: Lyga, Barry. The Flash: Legends of Forever . March 23, 2021 . . 978-1-4197-4686-4 . January 4, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210104100657/https://abramsbooks.com/product/flash-the-legends-of-forever-crossover-crisis-3_9781419746864/ . January 4, 2021 . live.
  39. Web site: 'Arrow' characters coming to Lego Batman 3. Parrish. Robin. Techtimes. October 14, 2014. January 13, 2017.

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