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"Fables (part 2) - Lesson for a Crab": Lord Kalesque, a rival archer from England, kills three people in Seattle in an attempt to force a confrontation with Oliver Queen, he wants to prove his superior skills to the superhero bowman. The random killings have shook Qu

Bravo, Archer. You understood the O-Sensei parable perfectly. Frankly, I had my doubts. You do not seem to be the brightest of warriors.
Lady Shiva

Green Arrow Annual (Volume 2) #1 is an issue of the series Green Arrow Annual (Volume 2) with a cover date of September, 1988.

Synopsis for "Fables (part 2) - Lesson for a Crab"

Lord Kalesque, a rival archer from England, kills three people in Seattle in an attempt to force a confrontation with Oliver Queen, he wants to prove his superior skills to the superhero bowman. The random killings have shook Queen's confidence. O-Sensei and Lady Shiva visit him and offer enlightenment so that he can confront his foe.

Kalesque has "father issues", and his entire self-worth is wrapped up in his archery abilities. Green Arrow defeats him by refusing to fight and taking a "zen approach" to their meeting. Kalesque collapses in tears.

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This is the first meeting between Lady Shiva and Black Canary---in future BIRDS OF PREY stories, they would become fierce adversaries


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Fables
Part I: Detective Comics Annual #1 Part II: Green Arrow Annual #1 Part III: The Question Annual #1