Producers for CW show 'Arrow' tapped to write super hero's comic book adventures 

Diyah Pera/Diyah Pera/The CW Stephen Amell as The Arrow on CW network hit "Arrow."

In a case of art imitating life imitating art, “Arrow” executive producer Andrew Kreisberg and series writer/producer Ben Sokolowski have been tapped to write the comic book adventures of the super hero that inspired the hit CW show.

“When the opening came up it just felt like it was a real opportunity to merge the two worlds, the comic book and the TV show,” Kreisberg told the News. “To maybe bring a few fans of the show who don’t read the comics to the comics and fans of the comics who don’t watch the show to the television.”

The dynamic duo will take over scripting duties on DC Comics’ “Green Arrow” with October’s issue #35.

For Kreisberg, a life-long comic book nerd, it’s a dream come true and worth shoe-horning into a busy schedule that also includes executive-producing the upcoming “Arrow” spinoff, “The Flash.”

“I love these super heroes,” says Kreisberg. “My earliest childhood memories are sitting in front of the television, holding a Batman doll watching (reruns) of the ‘60s Batman show.”

In their very first issue, Kreisberg and Sokolowski geeked out over a scene in which Green Arrow’s alter-ego Oliver Queen meet up with another major D.C. super hero.

Garry Brown/DC Entertainment Andrew Kreisberg and Ben Sokolowski – the producers of the hit TV show “Arrow” – take over comic Green Arrow with issue No. 35

He adds that several fan favorite characters from “Arrow” will make their way into the pages of “Green Arrow” -- including Felicity Smoak, the titular hero’s computer hacking helper.

Actress Emily Bett Rickards “was over the moon” when she found out that she was going to be a comic book character.

And then there is this top-secret super villain that Kreisberg is looking forward to introducing.

Could that nefarious baddie make his way onto television?

“You never know,” he says, laughing. “It certainly helps to be in charge of both.”

1 Frankie Valli deflowered 16-year-old fan: new book

2 Wilmer Valderrama\'s Twitter account hacked, naked pics of Demi Lovato leak

3 Julianne Hough: ‘There was nothing right’ with Ryan Seacrest relationship

4 Mya denies Jay Z affair after Beyonce sparks cheating rumors

5 Mya\'s manager denies rumors of singer\'s affair with Jay Z

6 Joan Rivers calls Obama gay, the First Lady a \'tranny\'

7 World Cup star Tim Howard dating model Sara McLean

8 Hi-Five singer Russell Neal faces murder charges after wife found fatally stabbed

9 Victoria Beckham shares wedding photo to celebrate anniversary

10 Katy Perry sued by Christian musicians over song \'Dark Horse\'

1 Joan Rivers calls Obama gay, the First Lady a \'tranny\'

2 IRWIN\'S \'DEADLIEST\' LEGACY. His last animal special is wild & a little weird

4 Channing Tatum gets dramatic in \'Foxcatcher\' trailer

6 Ifans slithers into comic-book fame as the Lizard 

SiriusXM fires shock jock Anthony Cumia

Shock jock Anthony Cumia was yanked off the air for his racist Twitter rant against a black woman he claimed punched him in Times Square, SiriusXM announced Friday.

Musician Bob Geldof says death of daughter Peaches is \'intolerable\'

The heroin overdose of his daughter left rocker Bob Geldof an emotional wreck.

Happy 4th of July! See how these patriotic stars enjoyed Independence Day.

Mya\'s manager denies rumors of singer\'s affair with Jay Z

Mya broke her silence this week and forcefully denied a long-term affair with Jay Z after the rumor turned to death threats, her manager told the Daily News on Friday.

World Cup star Tim Howard dating model Sara McLean

Sorry, ladies, soccer stud Tim Howard is taken. The New Jersey-bred breakout star of Team USA is reportedly dating Scottish stunner Sara McLean.

No one would ever accuse Tina Fey of being a witch — unless she was playing one in a movie. The “30 Rock” actress is attached to star and produce what is being called an “Untitled Witch Project.’

Summer is officially upon us! Check out the hottest celebrity beach bodies of 2014 ...

Victoria Beckham shares wedding photo to celebrate anniversary

America celebrates its independence July 4, but for Victoria and David Beckham, the date has deeply personal significance. The British couple married July 4, 1999, and to mark the special occasion, Victoria posted photos from their wedding on her Instagram page Friday.

Lea Michele\'s Twitter hacked with pregnancy tweet

Another day, another “Glee” star’s Twitter page getting hacked. This time it’s Lea Michele, with someone taking over her social media account to make a jaw-dropping announcement.

Justin Bieber celebrates the Fourth of July on a yacht

Justin Bieber enjoyed Independence Day with a yacht trip off Miami Beach.

Joan Rivers calls Obama gay, the First Lady a \'tranny\'

You can count on Joan Rivers to say something controversial, even when asked about a good deed. The comedian called President Obama gay and the First Lady a "tranny" during an on-the-street interview filmed earlier this week.

Penn Badgley dating Jemima Kirke\'s sister

Penn Badgley has a new leading lady. The "Gossip Girl" actor is dating Domino Kirke, the sister of "Girls" star Jemima Kirke, Us Weekly reported.

Start your Independence Day celebrations off with a bang by checking out the most awkward 4th of July family photos of all time ...

Wilmer Valderrama\'s Twitter account hacked, naked pics of Demi Lovato leak

The 34-year-old actor\'s social media account was allegedly hacked Thursday and shared some very up close and personal photos of him with girlfriend Demi Lovato.

John Williams to debut new arrangement of national anthem

American composer-conductor John Williams is debuting a new arrangement of "The Star-Spangled Banner," featuring choirs, trumpets, an orchestra and cannons on the National Mall for the nation\'s birthday.

These female football players wear helmets, but not much else. Look inside the bizarre world of the Legends lingerie football league.

Demi Lovato unfollows Selena Gomez on Twitter

Are Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato on the outs again? Lovato unfollowed her on-again, off-again BFF on Twitter this week and possibly called her b--ch in a since deleted tweet.

\'Pitch Perfect 2\' stars perform July 4 tribute

Aca-mazing! "Pitch Perfect 2" actors Skylar Astin and Ben Platt celebrated Independence Day with a pitch-perfect rendition of "America the Beautiful."

Celebrities may look phenomenal on the red carpet, but they also have hordes of makeup artists at the ready for even the tiniest of touchups. Catch them without the thick layers of powder, smoky eyeshadow and mascara, and it\'s a whole different story.

"Glee" fans can let out a sigh of relief — Chris Colfer has not been let go. The 24-year-old actor, and original cast member of the popular musical show, tweeted Thursday that he was exiting the Fox series.

Hot dog eating champ Joey Chestnut to wed, wins eighth straight contest

Competitive eating champ Joey Chestnut, pumped up after proposing to his girlfriend, sucked down 61 hot dogs and buns Friday to claim his record eighth consecutive Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating title.

Puerto Rico Gov. Padilla eliminates mandatory free event passes for elderly

A night at the theater — or an afternoon of baseball — will now take a bigger chunk of cash from the pockets of Puerto Rico’s elderly.

Athletics get pitchers Samardzija, Hammel from Cubs: sources

The Oakland Athletics have an agreement in place to acquire right-handers Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel from the Chicago Cubs for three top-line prospects in a surprising trade for baseball’s top team, two people with knowledge of the deal said Friday night.

Manhattan woman gives birth to son in the back seat of hired car

Thanks for the ride, baby. A Manhattan mom delivered her newborn son in the back seat of a hired car, with the infant arriving eight days early outside the Columbia University Medical Center’s front door.

Russian President Putin wishes Obama a happy 4th of July

They\'ve been tussling over Ukraine and barely spoke at D-Day ceremonies, but Russian President Vladimir Putin still remembered to wish President Obama a happy 4th of July.

9 Ukrainian soldiers die as gov\'t troops press offensive against pro-Russian rebels

KIEV, Ukraine — Fighting left at least nine Ukrainian soldiers dead Friday, as government troops pressed their offensive against pro-Russian rebels using heavy artillery and combat jets, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said.

Friends of Brooklyn teen who was fatally stabbed start petition to solve her murder

They’re demanding justice for a murdered teen — one signature at a time. Frustrated friends of Tanaya Grant’s have put together an online petition demanding cops step up their investigation into the beloved band member’s slaying — which they say may have already been solved.

D’Arnaud pushes Mets past Rangers, but Niese exits with lower-back injury

After spending most of June on the road, the Mets needed a good start to their crucial 10-game homestand leading into the All-Star break. They came limping home a season low 11-games below .500, without their captain and having gone 1-6 on their last road trip. But Terry Collins was optimistic about this crucial part of the season.

Germany accuses man of spying for U.S., summons ambassador

The arrest of a German intelligence worker accused of being a double agent for the U.S. has sparked the biggest spying scandal between the two countries since WWII.

Yankees Insider: Whitley chased early again

Another short outing by Chase Whitley left the bullpen to pick up six innings of work Friday, something that has become a bit of a trend lately.

Mayor de Blasio\'s S.I. July 4th parade appearance draws some boos

They don\'t like Bill, but they didn\'t boo him — much.

Sabathia\'s season and career could be over as knee surgery looms

CC Sabathia will visit Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham on July 14, at which time the orthopedist is expected to recommend surgery on the pitcher’s ailing right knee. Dr. Andrews is not available to see Sabathia next week, though given the bleak outlook – at least for 2014 – there doesn’t seem to be a rush to get Sabathia examined.

Yankees on Target in Minny again, win 6-5 behind Roberts\' four hits

There’s nothing like the sight of the Twins to get the Yankees going again. The Bombers jumped out to a five-run lead, then held on with the help of six solid innings by the bullpen to take a 6-5 decision from the Twins in a holiday matinee Friday at Target Field.

Damon eager to return, thinks he ‘can still outhit at least half the league’

Teams looking for a proven hitter to help them down the stretch might want to call Johnny Damon. The three-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion and five-time .300 hitter is staying in shape, swinging the bat and eager to return to the majors.

Carmelo Anthony expected to return to Knicks as NBA waits on LeBron James

NBA free agency has been put on hold as the Knicks wait on Carmelo Anthony and the entire world waits on LeBron James, whose future may or may not be tied to Anthony’s.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford can\'t promise he\'ll stay sober if reelected

Crack-smoking Toronto Mayor Rob Ford said Friday that he won’t guarantee he will stay sober if he’s reelected, telling a radio show that people will just have to trust him.

Woman who reported intern for abusing Midtown preschoolers was fired

A former PTA head at a posh Midtown preschool says there’s something “fishy” about allegations that a burly intern sexually abused 13 of its young students.

SEE IT: GIANT insect lands on Colombian star\'s arm during shot at World Cup

To anyone watching Brazil’s 2-1 win over Columbia in the World Cup on Friday, one burning question followed the game: What is exactly is that thing that attached itself to James Rodriguez’s right arm?

Germany beats France to advance to 4th straight World Cup semi

It was hot, it was dreary, and it was inevitable. In a match that stuck stubbornly close to a predictable script, Germany ousted France, 1-0, for a quarterfinal victory in sticky Rio de Janeiro.

1 Neymar out of World Cup after suffering broken vertebrae in win over Colombia

2 Frankie Valli deflowered 16-year-old fan: new book

3 SEE IT: California Highway Patrolman pummels woman during struggle on side of freeway (VIDEO)

4 SiriusXM fires shock jock Anthony Cumia

5 Wilmer Valderrama\'s Twitter account hacked, naked pics of Demi Lovato leak

6 Julianne Hough: ‘There was nothing right’ with Ryan Seacrest relationship

7 Mya denies Jay Z affair after Beyonce sparks cheating rumors

8 Mya\'s manager denies rumors of singer\'s affair with Jay Z

9 9 Ukrainian soldiers die as gov\'t troops press offensive against pro-Russian rebels

10 Joan Rivers calls Obama gay, the First Lady a \'tranny\'

3 SLAIN YANKS FLOWN HOME FROM ISRAEL

5 IRWIN\'S \'DEADLIEST\' LEGACY. His last animal special is wild & a little weird

9 SiriusXM fires shock jock Anthony Cumia

10 Sheldon Silver\'s part-time law firm job paid big money

Use of this website signifies your agreement to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.