Bloodsport (character)

Bloodsport
The Robert DuBois incarnation of Bloodsport as depicted in Who's Who: Update '97 #1 (August 1987).
Art by John Byrne.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceRobert DuBois:
Superman (vol. 2) #4 (April 1987)
Alexander Trent:
The Adventures of Superman #507 (December 1993)
Unknown:
Superman #652 (July 2006)
Created byRobert DuBois:
John Byrne
Alexander Trent:
Karl Kesel
Barry Kitson
Unknown:
Kurt Busiek
Geoff Johns
Pete Woods
In-story information
Alter ego
  • Robert DuBois
SpeciesHuman
Team affiliations(Robert DuBois)
Suicide Squad
Abilities(All)
  • Considerable strength, stamina and durability
  • Access to high tech weaponry in a warehouse by using a teleportation device
  • Skilled in firearms, knives, explosives and hand-to-hand combat

Bloodsport is the name of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. All of these versions exist in DC's main shared universe, known as the DC Universe.[1][2][3]

The Robert DuBois incarnation of Bloodsport made his live-action debut in the television series Supergirl, played by David St. Louis.[4] Idris Elba portrayed the character in the DC Extended Universe film The Suicide Squad (2021).[5] The Alexander Trent incarnation appeared in Justice League vs. the Fatal Five, voiced by Tom Kenny.

  1. ^ Burlingame, Russ (November 9, 2017). "'Supergirl': Who is Bloodsport?". Comic Book. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  2. ^ "Back Issue Review: Superman #4". Supergirl Comic Box Commentary. October 9, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  3. ^ Acuna, Kirsten (August 22, 2020). "Here's the cast of James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' and who they're playing". Insider Inc. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  4. ^ Abdulbaki, Mae (August 25, 2020). "IDRIS ELBA'S THE SUICIDE SQUAD CHARACTER HINTS AT AN ALTERNATE DCEU TIMELINE". Inverse. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
  5. ^ Haring, Bruce (November 14, 2020). "'The Suicide Squad' Adds Sylvester Stallone To Its Lineup, Confirmed By James Gunn On Instagram". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 1, 2021.