John Diggle


 * For the comic book series issue of the same name, see Diggle (issue).

"I don't want there to be any confusion Mr. Queen. My ability to keep you from harm will outweigh your comfort."

- Diggle to Oliver Queen

John "Johnny" Diggle (born 1977), better known by the mononyms Diggle or "Dig" to Oliver, He is the older brother of the late Andy Diggle, who was murdered by Deadshot, the former brother-in-law and boyfriend of Carly Diggle, the uncle of A.J. Diggle, the bodyguard, chauffeur, partner, and an good friend of Oliver Queen, and an old friend of Lyla Michaels.

Biography
Before he was hired to protect Oliver Queen, he was in the army. While with his unit in Afghanistan, the group ends up in an trap. The men of the unit were all killed, but John killed the entire group of assailants, as mentioned/read Diggle (issue).

Season 1
In "Pilot", he was hired by Moira Queen after Oliver was kidnapped.

In "Honor Thy Father", Oliver tried to avoid him as much as he could.

In "Lone Gunman", it is revealed that he had a brother, Andy who died working as a bodyguard and thus left behind a wife. He discovers Oliver is Arrow after he is taken to Oliver's lair to recuperate after being shot by Deadshot.

In "An Innocent Man", After this discovery, he quit his job as Oliver's bodyguard stating how he did not approve how "Oliver spent his nights". However, he later joined Oliver in "helping" Starling City,

In "Damaged", albeit mostly from the sideline, and even donned the Arrow uniform in order to save Oliver from incarceration.

In "Legacies",

In "Muse of Fire",

In "Vendetta",

In "Year's End ",

In "Burned",

In "Trust but Verify", John tried to convince Oliver that his former commanding officer, Ted Gaynor, was a good man. Unfortunately, he was wrong, and it nearly cost him Carly's life.

In "Vertigo",

In "Betrayal",

In "The Odyssey",

In "Dodger",

In "Dead to Rights",

In "The Huntress Returns",

In "Salvation", In "Unfinished Business",

In "Home Invasion", John and Oliver planned to take down Deadshot, from Felicity that hacked A.R.G.U.S database they learned that Floyd was returning to starling city to met a potential client wich really was A.R.G.U.S seting a trap for Deadshot. When John went to the mall there the trap was tacking place. He observed the A.R.G.U.S agents (including Lyla) while waiting for Floyd to show up and when Floyd was started sniping the agents John kvickly ran towards Lyla and was able to save her and then he ran to stop Floyd from escaping. John ran into Floyd in the staircase they two fought and Floyd got hold of John's gun and held in and his own gun aimed at John and he forced him to fall on his knees with his hands behind his head. John told Floyd (I'm gonna kill you for what you did to Andy). And Floyd answerd (I would pull the triggers right now, but no one is paying me and told John (I got space for you right here next to your brother). showing John (his victim tatoo of Andy). and told him (You do best to remember that).  and then punched him in the face with his gun and left John on the floor. Later Felicity tended to his wound and then when Oliver came back John was angry at him for not showing up. Later when Oliver tried to get on the same page as John, John told him they were done with each other and walked out of the Team.

In "The Undertaking",

In "Darkness on the Edge of Town",

In "Sacrifice",

Personality
Since becoming Oliver's partner in becoming a vigilante, John has always provided Oliver with a bigger sense of direction, such as when he suggested that saving and helping other people from danger instead of hunting down every last men in his father's book is another way of saving the city. He also provides Oliver with wise counsels even if Oliver doesn't agree with him sometimes. Due to his time in the military, John is a disciplined and level-headed person who tries to approach everything with a calm demeanor, he has a sense of justice and honor, and is loyal to the people he cares about.

Abilities

 * Extensive military training: Diggle is well-trained in the armed forces disciplines and has mentioned that he was once a part of Special Forces.
 * Expert hand-to-hand combatant: Diggle is a skilled fighter, having developed his skills during his time as a soldier. He is skilled enough to match China White in combat and keep up with Oliver during their sparring sessions. John was also able to hold his own against the highly skilled Malcolm Merlyn, though he was supported by Oliver Queen. However, he lost his fight against Deadshot, partially because Deadshot pulled two pistols on him.
 * Exceptional physical condition: John engages regularly in intense exercises and spars with Oliver during his spare time.
 * Weapons proficiency: John can handle most type of firearms, having been trained in the army. He is proficient enough in handling small caliber to high caliber firearms such as a grenade launcher. He is also capable of handling Oliver's bow although not as effective and efficient.
 * Expert military operator: John is well-versed in intelligence gathering, decoding cipher and other coded messages, infiltration, and espionage.

Appearances
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Comics
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 * Arrow #21

Trivia

 * his surname Diggle is likely named after Andy Diggle, the author of Green Arrow: Year One, upon which Arrow ' s first season is largely based, as is his brother who bears the exact name.
 * He is former Army Special Forces which is probably where he received his extensive hand-to-hand combat skills.
 * John Diggle is the first person to discover Oliver Queen's secret identity Arrow, he discovered this in.
 * It was revealed in, he knows how to speak Arabic.
 * In, he left the team because Oliver was not there to help against Deadshot, but he returned in.
 * John is Oliver's first partner.