GAMBLER II (Steven Sharpe III) | BIOGRAPHY |
Created by Barbara Kesel, Karl Kesel and Steve Erwin |
PERSONAL DATA
Real Name: Steven Sharpe III
Occupation: Professional criminal and gambler
Citizenship: American
Known Relatives: Becky Sharp (relative); Steven Sharpe (grandfather), unnamed father
Base of Operation: Mobile
Gender: Male
Hair: White
First Appearance: New Titans #68 (August 1990): "New Deal"
Creators: Barbara Kesel, Karl Kesel and Steve Erwin
HISTORY
After the death of his grandfather, Stephen Sharpe III took up the identity of The Gambler and card motives and founded a version of the Royal Flush Gang, with affiliate gangs across the US with members rank similar to the numbers and suits of playing cards.
POWERS AND WEAPONS
The Gambler looks like a riverboat sharp from the mid 1800s, and has a hidden Derringer pistol up his sleeve. Given time, he could devise traps that could hold even the most powerful of heroes, and is always willing to bet on his good luck. He is a master of disguise and knows the gambling and bookie industries around the country very well with many contacts.
CHRONOLOGY
For a definitive list of appearances of Gambler in chronological order click here