Publisher:
Gender:
Character Type:
First Appearance:
Is a Member Of:
Appears in:
120 issues
Page Views:
9108
This page covers the Marvel comicbook hero Gladiator also known as Praetor . If this is not the page you were looking for check here.
Leader of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard
Origin
Gladiator's history before joining the Imperial Guard is unknown. Galactus had already mentioned of a being who's description is similar to that of Kallark being one of his Herald's. But the topic has not been further revealed. Gladiator is one of the Imperial Guard's most loyal and bold member, who had been trained under the tutelage of Deathbird, Lilandra's evil sister. Gladiator will adhere to the command of the Majestor or Majestrix no matter what. He was one of the Guard's members who fought the X-Men in the matter of the fate of Jean Grey who was possesed by the Pheoniz and became known as Dark Pheonix. Recently, he attempted to acquire the Uni-Power which was traveling from host to host for aid against Krosakis, he found it with Invisible Woman, and was able to convince it to aid him. Krosakis eventually caught up with Gladiator as he tried to leave Earth with the Uni-Power. Silver Surfer assisted Kallark, and Kallark placed Krosakis under custody.
Physical Characteristics
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 595 lbs.
Hair: Dark Blue
Eyes: Blue
Skin Color: Purple
Powers & Abilities
Superhuman Speed: Gladiator is capable of running and moving at speeds vastly greater than even the finest human athlete. While the exact limit of his speed is unknown, he is able to move considerably faster than the Speed of Sound, which is roughly 770 miles per hour. However, Gladiator rarely uses his superhuman speed while not in flight.
Superhuman Stamina: Gladiator possesses extraordinary physical stamina. His muscles generate considerably less fatigue toxins than the musculature of human beings. He can exert himself at peak capacity for several weeks before fatigue begins to affect him.
Superhuman Agility: Gladiator's natural balance, agility, and body coordination are enhanced to levels that are beyond the natural physical limits of even the finest human athlete.
Superhuman Reflexes: Gladiator's reflexes are similarly heightened and are superior to those of the finest human athlete.
Superhuman Durability: Gladiator's body possesses a high degree of resistance to physical injury as well as a bio-aura. He can withstand high caliber bullets, powerful concussive blasts, falls from tremendous heights without sustaining injury. Gladiator can withstand temperatures approaching that of a supernova and can survive in the vacuum of space indefinitely.
Flight: Gladiator is able to generate gravitons that enable him to fly. Gladiator's speed rivals those of the fastest known starships, and can achieve faster than light speeds in hyperspace.
Hypervision: can see multiple wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Heat Beams: Gladiator is capable of firing highly concentrated beams of energy from his eyes. These beams are capable of reaching extremely high temperatures. The maximum temperature his beams can reach is unknown. However, they are capable of burning through the Hulk's skin, which means that they are able to reach temperatures at least in excess of 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ice Breath
Psi Resistance: Gladiator is capable of causing a counterforce against telepathic assaults and probes. However, telepaths of sufficient power are capable of penetrating his psionic defenses.
Abilities
Gladiator is highly skilled in the combat arts of the Shi'ar, personally trained by Deathbird.
Strength level
Gladiator possesses immense physical strength, the exact limits of which are unknown. His strength rivals those of known powerhouses such as Thor, Hercules, and the Hulk. His strength has proven sufficient for him to lift the Baxter Building itself, displaying that he can lift far beyond 100 tons.
Weaknesses
Is vulnerable to certain wavelengths of radiation. A significant portion of Gladiator's powers, especially his strength, stamina, and resistance to physical injury, are affected by his level of confidence. If his confidence in himself wavers, he has been known to weaken substantially.
Gladiator Appears in These Volumes
All Topics from the Gladiator Forum
| Topic (jump to last post >>) | User | Last Post | Views | Forum | Posts | |
|
which actor or model can be him? >> |
Twinqueens Started Apr 16, 2008 |
Resonate >> Post May 10, 2008 |
Gladiator |
3
|
|
|
Gladiator Underated >> |
Gladiator Started Jul 18, 2007 |
Vance Astro >> Post Apr 4, 2008 |
387 | Gladiator |
27
|
|
|
Gladiator = BA. Even though he is written very inconsistant. >> |
weaponx Started Feb 24, 2008 |
The_Creator >> Post Feb 27, 2008 |
Gladiator |
44
|
|
|
Is Gladiator a parody of Superman? >> |
Alladin Sane Started Jul 23, 2007 |
Satyrquaze >> Post Jul 23, 2007 |
165 | Gladiator |
17
|
