| Gladiator | |
|---|---|
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Gladiator_(Kallark).png) Gladiator as depicted in Guardians of the Galaxy #6 (May 2019). Art by David Marquez. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | The X-Men #107 (Oct. 1977) |
| Created by | Chris Claremont Dave Cockrum |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Kallark |
| Species | Strontian |
| Team affiliations | Imperial Guard Annihilators Dark Guardians Guardians of the Galaxy |
| Notable aliases | Captain Universe, Cal Kramer |
| Abilities | Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, reflexes, and durability Psionic abilities Flight |
Gladiator (Kallark) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in The X-Men #107 (Oct. 1977) and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Dave Cockrum.[1] The character is a Strontian, and like others of his race has the capacity for great strength and various superpowers, but can only use them when he is completely devoted to a purpose; his abilities vary in accordance with his level of confidence. He was born on Strontia, which is part of the Shi'ar Empire and he is the leader of their Imperial Guard. He was also a member of the Annihilators, Dark Guardians, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
- ^ DeFalco, Tom; Sanderson, Peter; Brevoort, Tom; Teitelbaum, Michael; Wallace, Daniel; Darling, Andrew; Forbeck, Matt; Cowsill, Alan; Bray, Adam (2019). The Marvel Encyclopedia. DK Publishing. p. 148. ISBN 978-1-4654-7890-0.