—GladiatorT'korr was a hard man...but a good leader. He put his subjects before himself. Can I say the same for Vulcan? It does not matter. He is my Majestor. My planet is now gone. With but one exception, I am the last of my kind. Why, then, do I remain loyal? Because it was the last wish of the elders. Because if I do not, my centuries-long existence -- and their sacrifice -- loses all meaning. Because I am Gladiator. And I have sworn to serve.
Appearing in "Duty"
Featured Characters:
- Gladiator (Kallark) (Main story and flashback)
Supporting Characters:
- Shi'ar Empire (Main story and flashback)
- Emperor Vulcan (Gabriel Summers)
- Strontians
- Majestor T'Korr (First appearance) (Only in flashback)
- Chancellor Vitana (First appearance) (Only in flashback)
Antagonist:
- Thrnn resistant (Death)
Other Characters:
- Crowd of Thrnn inhabitants
- Emperor Vulcan (Gabriel Summers) (Mentioned)
Races and Species:
- Strontians (Main story and flashback)
- Mutant (Homo superior)
- Inhabitants of Thrnn
- Shi'ar (Only in flashback)
- Rigellians (Mentioned)
- Badoon (Mentioned)
Locations:
- Earth-91123 (Mentioned)
- Thrnn
- Strontia (First appearance) (Only in flashback)
Items:
- Resistant's gun
- Wraith Plague (Mentioned) (Only in flashback)
Vehicles:
- Sharra's Talon (Only in flashback) (Shi'ar imperial flagship)
- Shi'ar Starcracker (Only in flashback)
Synopsis for "Duty"
- Synopsis not yet written
Appearing in "Homecoming"
Featured Characters:
- King Blastaar (Main story and flashback)
Supporting Characters:
Antagonist:
- King Grondaar (First appearance; dies) (Main story and flashback)
Other Characters:
- Annihilus (Mentioned)
- Gods of the Void (Mentioned)
- Kree Empire (Mentioned)
- Blaastar's wife (Mentioned)
- Blaastar's son (Mentioned)
Races and Species:
- Baluurians (Main story and flashback)
- Unnamed races
- Alien Gods (Mentioned)
- Phalanx (Mentioned)
Locations:
- Negative Zone (Main story and flashback)
- The Drulag Labor Camp
- Baluur (Main story and flashback)
Items:
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "Homecoming"
- Synopsis not yet written
Solicit Synopsis
A WAR OF KINGS TIE IN! What shocking event sent Gladiator on his path to becoming the leader of the Shi’Ar Imperial Guard? Christos Gage (AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE) and Mahmud Asrar (NOVA ANNUAL #1) reveal a life-changing moment in the early days of this infamous X-foe! Plus: What is Blastaar’s grand plan, and how far will he go to succeed? Christos and Carlos Magno show you why you will bow to the living bomb blast! Yes, it’s two stories in one issue that spotlights key players in the War of Kings!