Marvel's Daredevil has a plethora of villains that want a piece of the vigilante, and none is more intent on Daredevil's demise than our fourth Gladiator of the week, Melvin Potter aka Gladiator. Technically the first of Marvel's "Gladiators" (we posted on the Shi'ar Guard on Monday), it seems only appropriate that as we near the end of this week's arena-inspired posts, we spend a little time with good ol' Melvin Potter.
We've now seen Melvin in Netflix' hit Daredevil series (as played by Matt Gerald), and it seems like only a matter of time before the helmet and saws come out and the lunatic from Daredevil's comic series comes to screen life.
Before that, here are some great Gladiator collectibles.
Gladiator's First Appearance, Daredevil #18 (1966)
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| Daredevil #18 by Marvel Comics |
A must-have for fans of Gladiator, and one of the fantastic first-appearance cover rarities. Goes for about $50 or more on eBay or at a con depending on grade.
Iron Man #7 and #8 (1968)
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| Iron Man #7 by Marvel Comics |
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| Iron Man #8 by Marvel Comics |
A pair of key Gladiator issues with great covers and are early in the character's development as he goes up against ol' shell head. A little cheaper than his first appearance at around $40 each for decent ungraded copies.
Gladiator mini bust by Bowen Designs (2007)
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| Gladiator mini bust by Bowen Designs |
Yes, Bowen again, with a great mini bust of Melvin Potter ready to rumble. Limited to 1500 pieces. It goes for around $65 on eBay these days.
Gladiator statue by Bowen Designs (2012)
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| Gladiator statue by Bowen Designs |
The full size version that just goes perfectly with a Daredevil display. Limited to 350 pieces. You can track one down on eBay for around $240.
See everyone tomorrow for our Top 10 Friday, arena style!
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