I interviewed Mike Grell, the comics writer/artist who inspired many aspects of the costumes, characters and stories on Arrow. He loves the show! He was tickled by the one reference to the corrupt "Judge Grell", which impressed his family: "My family after 40 years in this business suddenly thinks I am famous.
http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=2356 In other Arrow news, I came across a casting spoiler today, which HOLY CRAP. I won't hint or link to it (it's easy to find: the announcement made this morning). Suffice to say, HOLY CRAP.