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( January 2015 ) Gladiator The Gladiator Art by Alex Maleev Publication information Publisher Marvel Comics First appearance Daredevil # 18 ( July 1966 ) Created by Stan Lee ( writer ) John Romita Sr. ( artist ) In - story information Alter ego Melvin Potter Team affiliations Emissaries of Evil Maggia Abilities Accomplished clothing designer Superb martial artist Peak physical condition Wears thick metal armor Possesses arsenal of edged weapons Gladiator ( Melvin Potter ) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Potter was initially depicted as a supervillain and one of the first enemies of the superhero Daredevil. In civilian life, he is a costume - designer at the Spotlight Costume Shop in New York City. He eventually reformed and became one of the staunchest supporters of Daredevil. Melvin Potter is portrayed by Matt Gerald in the Marvel Netflix series Daredevil as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Contents 1 Publication history 2 Fictional character biography 3 Powers and abilities 4 Other versions 4.1 House of M 4.2 Ultimate Marvel 5 In other media 5.1 Television 5.2 Novels 6 References 7 External links Publication history This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. ( January 2015 ) Gladiator first appeared in Daredevil # 18 ( July 1966 ), and was created by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr. Fictional character biography Melvin Potter was a costume designer who had the deluded belief that he was far better than any superhero. In order to prove his point, he designed a suit of battle armor for himself, complete with deadly wrist blades, and became known as the Gladiator. He battled Daredevil in his first criminal outing, and then met the Masked Marauder, another enemy of Daredevil 's. Gladiator later appeared in Europe, where he fought Daredevil again, and was then invited to join the Maggia. He joined Electro 's Emissaries of Evil to attack Daredevil again. Later, Gladiator aided Whitney Frost in a raid of Stark Enterprises, where he first fought Iron Man. Gladiator later battled Daredevil again. Some time later, he fought Daredevil aboard an airplane in flight. He later allied with the Death - Stalker, and later still allied with the Beetle. While under control of the Purple Man, he attacked Daredevil. Gladiator had one last battle against Daredevil before deciding to reform. He began undergoing therapy from Betsy Beatty, whom he later married. Now reformed, the Gladiator later allied with Daredevil and Elektra against the Hand. Donning his Gladiator costume again, Potter met Spider - Man. Potter was pressured into producing a Daredevil costume for a madman in the employ of the crime lord known as the Kingpin, but Murdock comes to tell him to play along. Potter later donned his Gladiator costume again to discourage a youth from a life of crime. He was later forced into working for the Kingpin 's elderly predecessor Alexander Bont, who claimed that Potter had a four - year - old daughter that he had never met and that she would die if Potter did not help. Gladiator brought Murdock to Bont, who attempted to kill Murdock and assume his old mantle but instead died of a drug - induced heart attack. The Gladiator was defeated by the new White Tiger, and went back to prison. Gladiator is accused of murdering two fellow inmates and Matt Murdock 's law firm is defending him. Murdock 's super-senses indicate that he is telling the truth when he claims he is innocent. However, at the end of the issue, taunted by another inmate, Gladiator snaps his handcuffs and brutally assaults the inmate and a corrections officer, only to surrender to another officer and claim once again that he did n't do it. Later, after being broken out of an armored car, Melvin beats a confused Daredevil and moves to the sewers, heading for his Gladiator costume. Gladiator then goes on a rampage in Chinatown killing innocent people and then attacking Matt and Milla in a restaurant. After being knocked out, Matt reawakens in a police car to hear a voice that Gladiator will murder his wife. Matt finds the Gladiator and Milla, rescues Milla, and defeats the Gladiator. Melvin realizes what he has done and attempts suicide, but is saved by Daredevil. Potter is taken back to prison, and is heavily sedated after repeatedly banging his head against the wall. It is revealed that Mr. Fear had secretly administered chemicals to Potter that caused him to go irreversibly insane with rage. Powers and abilities Gladiator has no superhuman abilities. However, he is a superb martial arts fighter and is very physically powerful. He wore a thick metal armor with a helmet and metallic gauntlets, and was armed with an arsenal of edged weapons and whirling, jagged circular sawblades made of titanium steel, one mounted on each gauntlet. Small rotors in the gauntlets cause the blades to rotate at high speeds, and the whirling blades could also be detached to serve as short - range missile weapons. In civilian life, Potter is an accomplished clothing designer, proficient in drafting, design and sewing. Other versions House of M In the House of M universe, Gladiator appears as an assassin of the Kingpin. Ultimate Marvel In the Ultimate Marvel universe, Gladiator has a cameo appearance. He appears as an enemy of Spider - Man and is a crazed madman obsessed with `` the emperor. '' In other media Television Melvin Potter is a recurring character in Daredevil, portrayed by Matt Gerald. He is a craftsman that tailors protective suits for Wilson Fisk and his associates. Designs for and components of his Gladiator costume from the comic books appear scattered around his workshop in various episodes. He fights with circular sawblades, albeit only as an improvised weapon as he throws them at Matt. His relationship with Betsy Beatty is hinted at, as he works exclusively for Fisk ( and Fisk 's allies ) because Fisk has threatened to harm Betsy if Melvin does not comply or if anyone shows up that is n't in Fisk 's company. He makes his introduction in the episode `` Shadows in the Glass, '' when Fisk has him tailor a new suit for Leland Owlsley after Owlsley gets roughed up by Matt. When Matt learns about Melvin a few episodes later, and learns about Fisk 's hold on him, he convinces Melvin to tailor him a red costume and promises to protect Betsy from being harmed by Fisk. By the season one finale, Melvin has finished his first suit, in time for Matt 's takedown of Fisk. Melvin explains the design noting which areas of the armor are more protective against bullets and knives. In season 2, Melvin provides Matt with a new mask capable of withstanding gunfire after his old mask is damaged by a bullet during a confrontation with Frank Castle. When Matt shows up at Melvin 's workshop in `` Penny and Dime '' to pick up the new helmet, Melvin is seen wearing a prototype version of his trademark Gladiator armor under his shirt. He asks Matt if he would like to see the full suit, though Matt politely declines. In the season 2 finale, Melvin gives Matt his trademark billy club with grappling hook capabilities. He also tailors a new uniform for Elektra before their final battle with the Hand. Novels Potter appeared in the Daredevil novel Predator 's Smile, written by Christopher Golden. References Jump up ^ Daredevil # 18 Jump up ^ Daredevil # 22 - 23 Jump up ^ Daredevil Annual # 1 Jump up ^ Iron Man # 7 - 8 Jump up ^ Daredevil # 63 Jump up ^ Daredevil # 85 Jump up ^ Daredevil # 113 - 114 Jump up ^ Daredevil # 140 Jump up ^ Daredevil # 154 Jump up ^ Daredevil # 166 Jump up ^ Daredevil # 173 - 175 Jump up ^ Spectacular Spider - Man # 77 Jump up ^ During the Born Again storyline, Daredevil # 230 - 231 Jump up ^ Marvel Comics Presents # 98 Jump up ^ Daredevil vol. 2 # 67 - 70 Jump up ^ Daredevil vol. 2 # 95 Jump up ^ Daredevil vol. 2 # 96 - 99 Jump up ^ Daredevil vol. 1 # 18 Jump up ^ House of M : Avengers # 3 Jump up ^ Ultimate Spider - Man # 60 Jump up ^ http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/netflixs-daredevil-announces-casting-for-turk-gladiator-more ^ Jump up to : Surjik, Stephen ( director ) ; Steven S. DeKnight ( writer ) ( April 10, 2015 ). `` Shadows in the Glass ''. Marvel 's Daredevil. Season 1. Episode 8. Netflix. ^ Jump up to : Gomez, Nick ( director ) ; Steven S. DeKnight and Douglas Petrie ( writer ) ( April 10, 2015 ). `` The Path of the Righteous ''. Marvel 's Daredevil. Season 1. Episode 11. Netflix. Jump up ^ DeKnight, Steven S. ( director ) ; Steven S. DeKnight ( writer ) ( April 10, 2015 ). `` Daredevil ''. Marvel 's Daredevil. Season 1. Episode 13. Netflix. Jump up ^ Abraham, Phil ( director ) ; Douglas Petrie and Marco Ramirez ( writer ) ( March 18, 2016 ). `` Dogs to a Gunfight ''. Marvel 's Daredevil. Season 2. Episode 2. Netflix. Jump up ^ Girotti, Ken ( director ) ; Joe Pokaski ( writer ) ( April 10, 2015 ). `` In the Blood ''. Marvel 's Daredevil. Season 1. Episode 4. Netflix. Jump up ^ Hoar, peter ( director ) ; Douglas Petrie and Marco Ramirez ( writer ) ( March 18, 2016 ). `` A Cold Day in Hell 's Kitchen ''. Marvel 's Daredevil. Season 2. Episode 13. Netflix. External links Gladiator at the Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe Daredevil Stan Lee and Bill Everett Supporting characters Black Widow The Chaste Stick Stone Big Ben Donovan Milla Donovan Echo Elektra Gladiator Master Izo Jack Murdock Maggie Murdock Foggy Nelson Dakota North Karen Page Punisher Blake Tower Ben Urich White Tiger Antagonists Blackwing Black Tarantula Bullet Bushwacker Bullseye Death - Stalker Emissaries of Evil Enforcers Fancy Dan Montana Ox The Hand Jester Kingpin Kirigi Lady Bullseye Leap - Frog Machinesmith Man - Bull Masked Marauder Matador Mister Fear Mister Hyde Nuke Owl Purple Man Shock Stilt - Man Turk Barrett Typhoid Mary Films The Trial of the Incredible Hulk Daredevil soundtrack game Elektra Television Daredevil season 1 season 2 characters Publications Daredevil Daredevil / Batman : Eye for an Eye Batman / Daredevil : King of New York Daredevil / Bullseye : The Target Daredevil : End of Days Ultimate Daredevil and Elektra Ultimate Elektra Daredevil : Reborn The Daredevils Storylines `` Born Again '' `` Guardian Devil '' `` Without Fear '' `` Return of the King '' `` Shadowland '' `` Daredevil : Ninja '' `` Daredevil : Chinatown '' Related articles Alternative versions of Daredevil Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gladiator_(Melvin_Potter)&oldid=807980540 '' Categories : Characters created by John Romita Sr. Characters created by Stan Lee Comics characters introduced in 1966 Marvel Comics martial artists Marvel Comics supervillains Marvel Comics television characters Hidden categories : Articles that need to differentiate between fact and fiction from February 2014 All articles that need to differentiate between fact and fiction Articles to be expanded from January 2015 Character pop Converting comics character infoboxes All articles to be expanded Articles using small message boxes Talk Contents About Wikipedia Français Italiano עברית Русский Suomi Tagalog 中文 Edit links This page was last edited on 31 October 2017, at 04 : 35. 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Question: who is the guy that makes daredevils suit
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