GOLDEN GLADIATOR (Marcus)	BIOGRAPHY
Created by France Herron and Russ Heath

PERSONAL DATA

Real Name: Marcus
Occupation: Warrior, former slave, former shepherd
Citizenship: Roman
Gender: Male
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 205 lbs.
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
First Appearance: Brave and the Bold #1 (August-September 1955): "The Thunder of the Chariots!"
Creators: France Herron and Russ Heath

HISTORY

Marcus, was a shepard, living outside Ancient Rome, who was framed by several Centurions as the would-be assassian of Praetor Claudius Crassus. He was sentenced to life as a galley slave, where he became very popular after stopping a lion with his bare hands. He was sold to Crassus's real would-be assassian, Cinna, and was forced to be a gladiator. After winning many fights, he was freed and given a Golden Helmet as a symbol of his bravery. Marcus became the Golden Gladiator, and protected ancient Rome, from Cinna's evil plans.

CHRONOLOGY

For a definitive list of appearances of Golden Gladiator in chronological order click here

PROFILE REFERENCES

Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #9 (November 1985)