User blog comment:Josephyr/Oliver vs Slade/@comment-6677347-20140327161724/@comment-26479628-20140327173102

Slade's reflexes are most likely better than Oliver's. The serum didn't just make him strong, it made him faster, more agile, and have a rapid cell regeneration.

Revenge that has been growing for 5 years is most likely on equal terms with a desire to protect someone you love.