What is 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 (DC Comics)|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]]. [[Category:DC Comics superheroes]]