[25] Superman succeeded in causing the teleportation device Bloodsport used to bring weapons to himself to malfunction. [21] They also equipped DuBois with an arsenal of powerful, advanced weapons, including a gun that fired needles of Kryptonite. Idris Elba's Suicide Squad Character Explained", "Who's Who in James Gunn's THE SUICIDE SQUAD (and How Likely They Are to Survive)", "DC's Bloodsport Explained: Who Is Idris Elba's The Suicide Squad Character? No other information has been revealed. [30] He also appeared in JLA/Avengers as a villain who ambushes Vision and Aquaman with a group of other villains. DuBois as Bloodsport was created by John Byrne, and first appeared in Superman Vol #4 in April of 1987. [43] In the resulting confusion, DuBois is killed while trying to escape. [34] However, a riot broke out,[36] resulting in DuBois getting his hands on one of Trent's weapons and using it to blast a hole in the prison wall. In his first clash with Superman, Bloodsport wounded the Man of Steel with his Kryptonite needle gun, however Jimmy Olsen managed to save Superman's life holding Bloodsport at gunpoint until he escaped. Bloodsport fought Atomic Skulland with very powerful moves, he gained the uppe… The original Bloodsport is notorious for managing to come closer than any villain besides Doomsday to actually killing Superman. [35] To safeguard the situation, the warden asked Superman to referee the match. No Caption Provided Superman Wiki is a FANDOM Comics Community. [68] For instance, he was seen engaging Alexander Trent, a man with borderline superhuman strength and reflexes, in a boxing match and standing toe-to-toe with him. video. https://superman.fandom.com/wiki/Bloodsport?oldid=33280. to ease tension at Strykers. While Batman fights off the thugs, Bruce ment… Superman managed to cause Bloodsport's teleportation device to malfunction, meaning the villain had no more access to his weapons. 2, #4. Superman's suspicion that Lex Luthor is behind the attack turns out to be true, as Lex has provided the villain with the kryptonite and a weapons transporter that allows him to constantly generate new firearms. This realization sent Robert DuBois over the edge and he spent the next twelve years bouncing around various Canadian psychiatric hospitals. Book is in nm- or better condition. 2, #4 (April 1987). [46][43], A unknown character took up the mantle of Bloodsport, and eventually teamed up with Hellgrammite, Silver Banshee, Kryptonite Man, Toyman, Puzzler, Livewire and Riot to take on Superman. [69][66], Fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, "Here's the cast of James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' and who they're playing", "IDRIS ELBA'S THE SUICIDE SQUAD CHARACTER HINTS AT AN ALTERNATE DCEU TIMELINE", "The Suicide Squad: DC Comics' Bloodsport, Explained", "Adventures of Superman #507 [Newsstand]", "The Suicide Squad: Idris Elba's Character Revealed (Hint: He Shot Superman with a Kryptonite Bullet)", "Supergirl Season 3 Premiere Trailer Shows Us The Villain Bloodsport", "Why Idris Elba is perfect for Bloodsport in The Suicide Squad", "The Suicide Squad: Bloodsport's Introduction Could Bring a MAJOR Superman Villain Back to the DCEU", "The Suicide Squad: Idris Elba Revealed as Bloodsport in James Gunn Sequel", "Idris Elba To Play Bloodsport In James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad, "Mild Mannered Reviews - Classic Post-Crisis Superman Comics Superman #4", "15 Superheroes And Villains Who Literally Stole Their Identities", "Suicide Squad: Bloodsport Really DID Shoot Superman in Comics", "The Suicide Squad: Who is Idris Elba's Bloodsport? Calling himself Bloodsport, Dubois went to Metropolis, claiming both he and his brother had seen action in Vietnam and that they had both been wounded out there. In addition to the lengthy character list and character designs, DC FanDome saw the reveal of some behind the scenes footage of The Suicide Squad . He joined Grodd in his attempt to regain his position as leader of the Legion. Justice League vs. He may not have been the best fit for the formal gi, but the gold lining adds points, as does his total commitment to being thrown out of the fighting area. Though at first he seemed aware that his vet persona was fictional, he grew increasingly delusional and dissociated. They also equipped Dubois with an arsenal of advanced scientific weapons, which included a gun that fired needles of Kryptonite.