Gambler is the name of three supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.
Eric Goins portrays the Steven Sharpe incarnation of Gambler in the television series Stargirl .
The Steven Sharpe III version of Gambler first appeared in 1944 in Green Lantern #12 in a story titled "The Gambler" by writer Henry Kuttner and artist Martin Nodell, as a foe of the original Green Lantern. [1] In October 1947, the Gambler was one of the six original members of the Injustice Society, who began battling the Justice Society of America in All Star Comics #37 (Oct. 1947). [2]
The Steven Sharpe V version of Gambler first appeared in New Titans #68 and was created by Karl Kesel, Barbara Kesel and Steve Erwin.
Gambler | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | DC Comics |
First appearance | Green Lantern #12 (summer 1944) |
Created by | Henry Kuttner Martin Nodell |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Steven Sharpe III |
Species | Human |
Team affiliations | Black Lantern Corps Injustice Society |
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Steven Sharpe III originates from a long line of compulsive gamblers. When he proposes to his girlfriend Helen the day after his high school graduation, she refuses due to his habits and leaves him. Following this, Sharpe becomes the criminal Gambler and joins a traveling carnival, where he gained his skills with disguises, pistols, and throwing knives.
In subsequent appearances, Gambler battles the Green Lantern and joins the Injustice Society before losing all of his money to a rigged casino and committing suicide. [1] His granddaughter Rebecca becomes the supervillain Hazard, while his grandson Steven V becomes the second Gambler.
In Blackest Night , Gambler is temporarily resurrected as a Black Lantern. [3] In the DC Rebirth relaunch, Gambler appears in flashbacks to the 1940s. [4]
After the death of Steven III, Steven Sharpe V succeeds him as the Gambler. While keeping his identity as the Gambler hidden and masquerading as the Joker, he reorganizes the Royal Flush Gang. [1] Under his leadership, the Gang battle the New Titans, but are defeated. [5]
The Gambler allies with Amos Fortune, the Wizard (William Zard), and the second Sportsmaster, and creates a super-powered "fight club" using members of the Justice Society as combatants. The fight club was broken up by Stargirl, Gypsy, and Vixen. [1]
In DC Rebirth , an unnamed Gambler was seen trying to rob a bank, only to be thwarted by Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz. [6]
Gambler is an expert gambler, strategist, and master of disguise. Despite lacking any real superpowers, his cunning nature and talent for spotting opportunities makes him extremely unpredictable and dangerous.
Gambler is highly skilled with his signature weapon, a derringer pistol he keeps concealed on his person and has been modified to shoot different kinds of gases depending on the situation. He is also highly trained in the use of throwing knives.
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