Speedy (Mia Dearden)

Mia Dearden is a fictional character and superheroine from the DC Comics universe. The character was created by writer Kevin Smith and artist Phil Hester, she first appeared in Green Arrow (vol. 3) #2 (May 2001).

Fictional character biography

She is a bow-wielding vigilante who becomes the second Speedy, acting as side-kick to Green Arrow. He rescued her from a child sex-trafficking ring and took her in as his ward, training her in archery. Having survived on the streets for years, she is HIV-positive. She has been a member of Team Arrow and the Teen Titans. Her Post-Flashpoint counterpart is the daughter of crimelord John King.

In other media

Mia Dearden appeared in Smallville, portrayed by Elise Gatien. A loose adaptation, Thea Queen, appeared on the Arrowverse television series Arrow, portrayed by Willa Holland.