Bloodsport (character)

The character of Robert DuBois, created by writer and artist John Byrne, first appeared in Superman #4 (April 1987) as Bloodsport.{{cite news|url=https://www.cbr.com/the-suicide-squad-bloodsport-explained/|title=The Suicide Squad: DC Comics' Bloodsport, Explained|last=Aliev|first=Bek|website=Comic Book Resources|date=August 25, 2020|access-date=August 30, 2020}}{{cite news|url=https://www.comics.org/issue/42709/|title=Superman #4 [Direct]|website=Grand Comics Database|date=April 12, 1984|access-date=August 31, 2020}} The second incarnation, Alexander Trent, made his first appearance in The Adventures of Superman #507 (December 1993) and was created by writer Karl Kesel and artist Barry Kitson.{{cite news|url=https://www.comics.org/issue/1309006/|title=Adventures of Superman #507 [Newsstand]|website=Grand Comics Database|date=April 24, 2010|access-date=August 31, 2020}} The third incarnation, known as Bloodsport III, made his first appearance in Superman #652 (July 2006) and was created by writers Kurt Busiek and Geoff Johns, and artist Pete Woods.{{cite news|url=https://www.cbr.com/suicide-squad-idrid-elba-character-revealed-john-byrne-superman-run/|title=The Suicide Squad: Idris Elba's Character Revealed (Hint: He Shot Superman with a Kryptonite Bullet)|last=Cronin|first=Brian|website=Comic Book Resources|date=August 22, 2020|access-date=August 31, 2020}}{{cite news|url=https://www.comics.org/issue/273489/|title=Superman #652 [Direct Sales]|website=Grand Comics Database|date=July 24, 2006|access-date=August 31, 2020}} Demolitia, a female version of Bloodsport, is introduced by writer David Michelinie, and artists Kieron Dwyer and Denis Rodier in Action Comics #718 (February 1996), in which she procured Bloodsport's technology.{{cite news|url=https://babblingsaboutdccomics3.wordpress.com/tag/demolitia/|title=Action 718 – Demolitia debuts|website=Babblings about DC Comics|date=April 21, 2015|access-date=August 31, 2020}}{{cite book|last=Michelinie|first=David|date=February 1996|title=By Darker Reason|publisher=DC Comics|page=1|isbn=1-56389-323-1}}

Robert DuBois is a Vietnam draft evader, who had a mental breakdown and became obsessed with the Vietnam War after learning that his brother had gone in his stead.{{cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/movies/supergirl-season-3-villain-bloodsport/|title=Supergirl Season 3 Premiere Trailer Shows Us The Villain Bloodsport|last=Wickline|first=Dan|website=Bleeding Cool|date=September 12, 2017|access-date=August 27, 2020}} DuBois was drafted to serve in the United States Armed Forces. Upon receiving his induction notice, DuBois fled to Canada, not because he was morally opposed to the war, but because he was afraid of death.{{cite news|url=https://www.looper.com/239251/why-idris-elba-is-perfect-for-bloodsport-in-the-suicide-squad/|title=Why Idris Elba is perfect for Bloodsport in The Suicide Squad|last=Balkovich|first=Robert|website=Looper|date=August 23, 2020|access-date=August 31, 2020}}{{cite news|url=https://www.cbr.com/suicide-squad-bloods-port-bring-back-superman-villain-lex-luthor/|title=The Suicide Squad: Bloodsport's Introduction Could Bring a MAJOR Superman Villain Back to the DCEU|last=S. Lealos|first=Shawn|website=Comic Book Resources|date=August 23, 2020|access-date=August 31, 2020}} DuBois' younger brother, Michael, reported for induction in his place, passing himself off as Robert.{{cite news|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-suicide-squad-idris-elba-revealed-as-bloodsport-in-james-gunn-sequel/|title=The Suicide Squad: Idris Elba Revealed as Bloodsport in James Gunn Sequel|last=Cecchini|first=Mike|website=Den of Geek|date=August 22, 2020|access-date=August 31, 2020}} Michael DuBois was sent into combat in Vietnam, where he lost both his arms and legs.{{cite news|url=http://notahoaxnotadream.blogspot.com/2018/03/superman-4.html|title=SUPERMAN #4|website=Not A Hoax! Not A Dream!|date=March 26, 2018|access-date=August 31, 2020}} After learning this, DuBois went insane from guilt.{{cite news|url=http://worldofsuperman.blogspot.com/2011/07/superman-4.html|title=Superman #4|website=World of Superman|date=July 31, 2011|access-date=August 31, 2020}}{{cite news|url=https://fullcirclecinema.com/2020/08/22/idris-elba-bloodsport-the-suicide-squad/|title=Idris Elba To Play Bloodsport In James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad'|last=Campbell|first=Jacob|website=Full Circle Cinema|date=August 22, 2020|access-date=August 31, 2020}}

Later, DuBois was contacted by employees of Lex Luthor, who sought a pawn to assassinate Luthor's archenemy Superman.{{cite news|url=https://www.murphysmultiverse.com/the-suicide-squad-who-is-bloodsport/|title='THE SUICIDE SQUAD': WHO IS BLOODSPORT?|last=Aberl|first=Joseph|website=Murphy's Multiverse|date=August 22, 2020|access-date=August 31, 2020}} Operatives of Luthor, under the direction of a man named Kimberley, played upon DuBois' fixations on Vietnam to condition him psychologically to want to kill Superman.{{cite news|url=https://www.supermanhomepage.com/comics/post-crisis-classic-reviews/c-review-classicpostcrisis.php?topic=sup4|title=Mild Mannered Reviews - Classic Post-Crisis Superman Comics Superman #4|last=Hollander|first=Kevin|website=Superman Homepage|date=July 22, 2016|access-date=August 31, 2020}} They also equipped DuBois with an arsenal of powerful, advanced weapons, including a Kryptonite gun.{{cite news|url=http://www.thegeektwins.com/2017/09/supergirl-promo-shows-amazing-season-3.html|title="SUPERGIRL" PROMO SHOWS AMAZING SEASON 3 VILLAIN BLOODSPORT|last=Mitchell|first=Maurice|website=The Geek Twins|date=September 13, 2017|access-date=August 31, 2020}} DuBois then went into action in Metropolis, calling himself Bloodsport.{{cite book|last=Byrne|first=John|date=April 1987|title=Superman vol. 2, #4|publisher=DC Comics|page=2|isbn=978-1401202460}} He now claimed that both his brother and he had served in combat in Vietnam and had been injured there. Professing rage at the citizens of Metropolis for wasting the freedom he claimed both his brother and himself fought to defend, Bloodsport indiscriminately slaughtered dozens of innocent people. In his first clash with Superman, Bloodsport severely weakened him with a Kryptonite bullet.{{cite book|last=Byrne|first=John|date=April 1987|title=Superman vol. 2, #4|publisher=DC Comics|page=10|isbn=978-1401202460}} After receiving medical aid, Superman confronted Bloodsport once more. Even Luthor, outraged by Bloodsport's murders of so many people due to the attention this would attract to his assault, attempted to stop the mad killer.{{cite book|last=Byrne|first=John|date=April 1987|title=Superman vol. 2, #4|publisher=DC Comics|page=13|isbn=978-1401202460}} Superman succeeded in causing the teleportation device Bloodsport used to bring weapons to himself to malfunction.{{cite book|last=Byrne|first=John|date=April 1987|title=Superman vol. 2, #4|publisher=DC Comics|page=19|isbn=978-1401202460}} Bloodsport then threatened to detonate his teleporter's power pack, blowing up ten square miles of the city.{{cite book|last=Byrne|first=John|date=April 1987|title=Superman vol. 2, #4|publisher=DC Comics|page=20|isbn=978-1401202460}} Superman's friend Jimmy Olsen had learned of Bloodsport's true identity and located his brother.{{cite book|last=Byrne|first=John|date=April 1987|title=Superman vol. 2, #4|publisher=DC Comics|page=21|isbn=978-1401202460}} Confronted by Michael, Bloodsport collapsed in grief and was taken into custody.{{cite book|last=Byrne|first=John|date=April 1987|title=Superman vol. 2, #4|publisher=DC Comics|page=22|isbn=978-1401202460}}

DuBois has a brief encounter with Deadshot, which was eventually broken up by Superman and Batman.{{cite book|last=Kesel|first=Karl|date=April 1987|title=World's Finest #10|publisher=DC Comics|page=17|isbn=978-1401200824}} He also appeared in JLA/Avengers as a villain who ambushes Vision and Aquaman with a group of other villains.{{cite book|last=Busiek|first=Kurt|date=December 2003|title=JLA/Avengers|publisher=DC Comics|page=19|isbn=978-1401219574}} He later fights Steel, but is restrained by Hal Jordan.{{cite book|last=Busiek|first=Kurt|date=December 2003|title=JLA/Avengers|publisher=DC Comics|page=21|isbn=978-1401219574}} DuBois remained in prison for several years, and eventually earned the enmity of Alexander Trent, another prisoner on Stryker's Island who had since taken up the name Bloodsport.{{cite book|last=Kesel|first=Karl|date=August 1995|title=Bobby Bloodsport DuBois vs. Alex Bloodsport Trent|publisher=DC Comics|page=2|isbn=1-56389-323-1}} As racial tension began to overwhelm Stryker's Island, the prison warden decided to host a boxing match between DuBois and Trent.{{cite book|last=Kesel|first=Karl|date=August 1995|title=Bobby Bloodsport DuBois vs. Alex Bloodsport Trent|publisher=DC Comics|page=3|isbn=1-56389-323-1}} He believed that this was the ideal way to allow the inmates to vent their frustrations without inciting further acts of violence. To safeguard the situation, the warden asked Superman to referee the match. The riot broke out,{{cite book|last=Kesel|first=Karl|date=August 1995|title=Bobby Bloodsport DuBois vs. Alex Bloodsport Trent|publisher=DC Comics|page=10|isbn=1-56389-323-1}} resulting in DuBois getting his hands on one of Trent's weapons and using it to blast a hole in the prison wall.{{cite book|last=Kesel|first=Karl|date=August 1995|title=Bobby Bloodsport DuBois vs. Alex Bloodsport Trent|publisher=DC Comics|page=18|isbn=1-56389-323-1}} DuBois ran for freedom, but was apparently shot dead by armed prison guards in the watchtower.{{cite book|last=Kesel|first=Karl|date=August 1995|title=Bobby Bloodsport DuBois vs. Alex Bloodsport Trent|publisher=DC Comics|page=19|isbn=1-56389-323-1}}

Following the events of Dark Nights: Death Metal, DuBois was reintroduced to the DC Universe during Infinite Frontier. After his brother's death, his mental state deteriorated, leading him to become the mercenary Bloodsport. After failing to kill Superman, he was sent to Belle Reve until he was forced into the Suicide Squad with the task of exploring the Multiverse for Amanda Waller's own personal ambitions.Suicide Squad (Volume 7) #7-11. DC Comics.

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The character of Alex Trent is a fanatical racist, a member of the white supremacist group that both Perry White and Franklin Stern encountered in their youth. He adopts the name Bloodsport, ironically used previously by an African American.{{cite book|last=Kesel|first=Karl|date=December 1993|title=Adventures of Superman #507 - Skin Game|publisher=DC Comics|page=1|isbn=1-56389-323-1}} He also has a similar teleporter grafted into his body, which he can likewise use to summon weapons.{{cite book|last=Kesel|first=Karl|date=December 1993|title=Adventures of Superman #507 - Skin Game|publisher=DC Comics|page=21|isbn=1-56389-323-1}} He is captured by Superman after Ron Troupe destroys the warehouse from which he was teleporting his weapons.{{cite book|last=Kesel|first=Karl|date=August 1994|title=Action Comics #702|publisher=DC Comics|page=21|isbn=978-1401227951}} Some time later, in an effort to provide an outlet for rising tensions at Stryker's Island Prison, a boxing match between the two Bloodsports is organised.{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/superheroes-villains-stole-their-identities-names-comic-books/|title=15 Superheroes And Villains Who Literally Stole Their Identities|last=Killham|first=Evan|website=Screen Rant|date=June 13, 2017|access-date=August 31, 2020}} Trent is able to activate his teleporter and bring in weaponry.{{cite web|url=http://davescomicheroes.blogspot.com/2017/10/supergirl-stats-bloodsport-and-more.html|title=Supergirl Stats: Bloodsport And More|last=Marchand|first=Dave|website=Dave's Comic Heroes Blog|date=October 5, 2017|access-date=August 31, 2020}} In the resulting confusion, DuBois is killed while trying to escape. Trent is later burned in his prison cell by the Brotherhood for showing weakness in front of DuBois.{{cite book|last=Kesel|first=Karl|date=August 1995|title=Bobby Bloodsport DuBois vs. Alex Bloodsport Trent|publisher=DC Comics|page=23|isbn=1-56389-323-1}}{{cite web|url=http://www.the-fos.net/2011/02/walking-with-superman-day-221.html|title=Walking with Superman: Day 221|last=Foss|first=Tom|website=The Fortress of Soliloquy|date=February 27, 2011|access-date=August 31, 2020}} The teleporter technology has since been used by the anti-corporate vigilante Demolitia.{{cite book|last=Michelinie|first=David|date=February 1996|title=By Darker Reason|publisher=DC Comics|page=23|isbn=1-56389-323-1}}

An unnamed person 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.{{cite book|last=DiDio|first=Dan|date=July 2006|title=Up, Up, and Away!, Part V of VIII: Speeding Bullet|publisher=DC Comics|page=19|isbn=978-1401209544}} Superman attempted to stop all the villains, especially as Bloodsport shot at Jimmy Olsen, to which the bullet was stopped.{{cite book|last=DiDio|first=Dan|date=July 2006|title=Up, Up, and Away!, Part V of VIII: Speeding Bullet|publisher=DC Comics|page=22|isbn=978-1401209544}}{{cite book|last=DiDio|first=Dan|date=July 2006|title=Up, Up, and Away!, Part V of VIII: Speeding Bullet|publisher=DC Comics|page=23|isbn=978-1401209544}} After these events, Bloodsport turned up in the crowd of villains transported to another planet in Salvation Run;{{cite book|last=DiDio|first=Dan|date=April 2008|title=Life is but a Dream Nightmare|publisher=DC Comics|page=5|isbn=978-1-4012-1930-7}} and to be a quickly defeated menace by Guardian.{{cite book|last=DiDio|first=Dan|date=November 2009|title=Down Time|publisher=DC Comics|page=5|isbn=978-1401209544}}

DuBois pretends that he is a bitter Vietnam veteran who feels greatly betrayed and rejected by his country, thus he enjoys powerful and righteous anger toward his fellow Americans for wasting the freedoms invading Vietnam supposedly helped preserve.{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/suicide-squad-bloodsport-shot-superman-bullet/|title=Suicide Squad: Bloodsport Really DID Shoot Superman in Comics|last=Godino|first=Edward|website=Screen Rant|date=August 22, 2020|access-date=January 1, 2021}} However, he has no first-hand experience about this war, ergo, his speeches and character are largely drawn from movies about the war and folk representations of Vietnam War veterans. Though at first he seemed aware that his vet persona was fictional, he grew increasingly delusional and dissociated.{{cite web|url=https://bamsmackpow.com/2020/08/23/the-suicide-squad-who-is-idris-elba-bloodsport/|title=The Suicide Squad: Who is Idris Elba's Bloodsport?|last=Johnson|first=Michael|website=Bam Smack Pow|date=August 23, 2020|access-date=January 1, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://moviecomicswhoswho.wordpress.com/2017/09/15/robert-dubois-bloodsport/|title=Robert DuBois (Bloodsport)|website=Who's Who|date=September 15, 2017|access-date=January 1, 2021}} Described as a very violent and powerful man, DuBois was plunged into a permanent fantasy about being a soldier, and was even feared by the other dangerous prisoners at Stryker's Island Prison in Metropolis.{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/suicide-squad-bloodsport-idris-elba-comics-explained/|title=Who is Bloodsport? Idris Elba's Suicide Squad Character Explained|last=Reyes Black|first=Dorian|website=Screen Rant|date=August 23, 2020|access-date=January 1, 2021}}

While Robert DuBois has no superhuman powers, he has proven to be a formidable hand-to-hand combatant when needed due to his excellent physical condition and his fearlessness as a fighter.{{cite web|url=https://www.dcuniverse.com/news/whos-who-james-gunns-suicide-squad/|title=Who's Who in James Gunn's THE SUICIDE SQUAD (and How Likely They Are to Survive)|last=Lapin-Bertone|first=Joshua|website=DC Universe|date=August 28, 2020|access-date=September 1, 2020}} He's in possession of a device that enables him to teleport high-tech weaponry to him from a distant location instantaneously, with many being one-of-a-kind prototypes from advanced LexCorp research projects.{{cite news|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/dcs-bloodsport-explained-who-is-idris-elbas-the-suicide-squad-character|title=DC's Bloodsport Explained: Who Is Idris Elba's The Suicide Squad Character?|last=Schedeen|first=Jesse|website=IGN|date=August 23, 2020|access-date=September 1, 2020}}{{cite book|last=W. Barr|first=Mike|date=August 1987|title=Who's Who: Update '87 #1|publisher=DC Comics|page=22|isbn=9781779505996}}{{cite book|last=Beatty|first=Scott|date=August 2006|title=DC Comics Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded|publisher=DC Comics|page=56|isbn=978-0756641191}}{{cite news|url=https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/the-suicide-squad-bloodsport-idris-elba|title=DC's Bloodsport Explained: Who Is Idris Elba's The Suicide Squad Character?|last=Schedeen|first=Jesse|website=IGN|date=August 23, 2020|access-date=September 1, 2020}} Superman has described the arsenal to be "extradimensional" in both quality and quantity.{{cite book|last=DiDio|first=Dan|date=July 2006|title=Up, Up, and Away!, Part V of VIII: Speeding Bullet|publisher=DC Comics|page=6|isbn=978-1401209544}}

He is incredibly strong and significantly more durable than the average human, as evidenced by his survival of several physical altercations with Superman.{{cite book|last=Byrne|first=John|date=April 1987|title=Superman vol. 2, #4|publisher=DC Comics|page=9|isbn=978-1401202460}}{{cite book|last=Byrne|first=John|date=April 1987|title=Superman vol. 2, #4|publisher=DC Comics|page=17|isbn=978-1401202460}} DuBois' reflexes and senses are extraordinarily keen and allow him to respond to Deadshot and alarm Superman.{{cite book|last=Kesel|first=Karl|date=April 1987|title=World's Finest #10|publisher=DC Comics|page=16|isbn=978-1401200824}} He's a quick and accurate shooter with a wide variety of firearms, from handguns to shoulder-fired weapons.{{cite book|last=Kesel|first=Karl|date=August 1995|title=Bobby Bloodsport DuBois vs. Alex Bloodsport Trent|publisher=DC Comics|page=11|isbn=1-56389-323-1}} He's a fully ambidextrous marksman, and can shoot with either hand without any loss of accuracy or speed.{{cite book|last=Byrne|first=John|date=April 1987|title=Superman vol. 2, #4|publisher=DC Comics|page=15|isbn=978-1401202460}} On top of his sheer size and musculature, the insane DuBois seems to have a significant level of manic strength and intensity:{{cite book|last=Kesel|first=Karl|date=August 1995|title=Bobby Bloodsport DuBois vs. Alex Bloodsport Trent|publisher=DC Comics|page=8|isbn=1-56389-323-1}} In a boxing match, he stood toe-to-toe with Alexander Trent, a man with borderline superhuman strength and reflexes.{{cite book|last=Kesel|first=Karl|date=August 1995|title=Bobby Bloodsport DuBois vs. Alex Bloodsport Trent|publisher=DC Comics|page=9|isbn=1-56389-323-1}}

• The Robert DuBois incarnation of Bloodsport makes non-speaking appearances in Justice League Unlimited.{{cite web|url=http://blackjackrants.blogspot.com/2017/02/justice-league-unlimited-s02e01-review.html|title=Justice League Unlimited S02E01 Review: Fight Club|website=Blackjack Rants|date=February 23, 2017|access-date=September 1, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/justice-league-unlimited-the-cat-and-the-canary-1798179980|title=Justice League Unlimited: "The Cat And The Canary"|last=Sava|first=Oliver|website=The A.V. Club|date=March 31, 2014|access-date=September 1, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://dcanimated.com/WF/jlu/bios/bloodsport/|title=Justice League Unlimited: Bloodsport|website=DC Animated|date=March 31, 2014|access-date=September 1, 2020}} This version is a member of Gorilla Grodd's Secret Society before he is killed by Darkseid.{{cite web|url=https://www.looper.com/252425/the-untold-truth-of-dcs-bloodsport/|title=The untold truth of DC's Bloodsport|last=Martin|first=Michileen|website=Looper|date=September 25, 2019|access-date=January 1, 2021}}
• The Robert DuBois incarnation of Bloodsport appears in the Supergirl episode "Girl of Steel", portrayed by David St. Louis.{{cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/tv/supergirl-season-3-season-crossover/|title=Supergirl Season 3: Catch Up On The Season Before The Crossover|last=Wickline|first=Dan|website=Bleeding Cool|date=November 24, 2017|access-date=August 31, 2020}} This version was originally part of the military until he was caught stealing weaponry and became a mercenary and terrorist.{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/suicide-squad-idris-elba-bloodsport-supergirl/|title=Suicide Squad: Idris Elba's Character Bloodsport Already Appeared In Supergirl|last=Morrison|first=Matt|website=Screen Rant|date=August 28, 2020|access-date=August 31, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://bleedingcool.com/movies/supergirl-season-3-episode-1-recap/|title=Supergirl Season 3, Episode 1 Recap: The Girl Of Steel|last=Wickline|first=Dan|website=Bleeding Cool|date=October 10, 2017|access-date=August 31, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.dcworld.org.uk/supergirl/2017/10/16/supergirl-season-3-episode-1-recap-girl-steel/|title=Supergirl Season 3, Episode 1 Recap: The Girl of Steel|last=Estrada|first=Mary Jane|website=DC World|date=October 16, 2017|access-date=August 31, 2020}}

File:Bloodsport in The Suicide Squad.jpeg as Bloodsport in The Suicide Squad.]]

• The Alexander Trent incarnation of Bloodsport appears in Justice League vs. the Fatal Five, voiced by Tom Kenny.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/justice-league-fatal-five-voice-cast-set-1173352|title='Justice League vs. The Fatal Five' Sets Voice Cast (Exclusive)|last=Couch|first=Aaron|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=January 7, 2019|access-date=September 1, 2020}} This version is a deranged conspiracy theorist.{{cite web|url=https://earth9dc.com/2019/04/17/justice-league-vs-the-fatal-five-review/|title=Justice League Vs The Fatal Five Review|website=Earth 9|date=April 17, 2019|access-date=January 1, 2021|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128152131/https://earth9dc.com/2019/04/17/justice-league-vs-the-fatal-five-review/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://legionofsuperbloggers.blogspot.com/2019/04/justice-league-vs-fatal-five.html|title=Justice League vs. The Fatal Five|website=The Legion of Super-Bloggers|date=April 29, 2019|access-date=January 1, 2021}}
• The Robert DuBois incarnation of Bloodsport appears in The Suicide Squad, portrayed by Idris Elba.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/08/the-suicide-squad-james-gunn-full-character-list-dc-fandome-1203020590/|title='The Suicide Squad': James Gunn Reveals Full Character List, Offers First Look At Action-Packed Pic – DC FanDome|last=Ramos|first=Dino-Ray|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=August 22, 2020|access-date=August 31, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/videos/the-suicide-squad-behind-the-scenes-teaser-dc-fandome|title=The Suicide Squad: Behind-the-Scenes Teaser - DC FanDome|website=IGN|date=August 22, 2020|access-date=August 31, 2020}} This version is a Black British mercenary armed with a high-tech suit and collapsible weapons that only he can use,{{cite web|url=https://uk.movies.yahoo.com/james-gunn-suicide-squad-cast-203816210.html|title=DC FanDome: Who's playing who in James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad'?|last=Beasley|first=Tom|website=Yahoo! Movies|date=August 22, 2020|access-date=August 31, 2020}}{{Cite web |last=Bonomolo |first=Cameron |date=December 6, 2020 |title=The Suicide Squad Reveals New Look at Idris Elba's Badass and Brutal Bloodsport |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-suicide-squad-bloodsport-idris-elba-new-look-james-gunn-ccxp/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207234412/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-suicide-squad-bloodsport-idris-elba-new-look-james-gunn-ccxp/ |archive-date=December 7, 2020 |access-date=March 28, 2020 |website=Comicbook.com}} who is serving time in prison for shooting Superman with a Kryptonite bullet.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/the-suicide-squad-first-look-full-cast-revealed-by-director-james-gunn-at-dc-fandome-1234744128/|title='The Suicide Squad' First Look, Full Cast Revealed by Director James Gunn at DC FanDome|last=B. Vary|first=Adam|website=Variety|date=August 22, 2020|access-date=August 31, 2020}} Additionally, he has a daughter named Tyla (portrayed by Storm Reid).{{Cite web |last=Anderton |first=Ethan |date=August 22, 2020 |title=The Suicide Squad DC FanDome Panel Recap: Meet the Bad Guys |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/the-suicide-squad-introduces-the-full-roster-of-bad-guys-james-gunn-is-bringing-to-theaters-dc-fandome/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200824205614/https://www.slashfilm.com/the-suicide-squad-introduces-the-full-roster-of-bad-guys-james-gunn-is-bringing-to-theaters-dc-fandome/ |archive-date=August 24, 2020 |access-date=August 24, 2020 |website=/Film}}{{cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/the-suicide-squad-introduces-the-full-roster-of-bad-guys-james-gunn-is-bringing-to-theaters-dc-fandome/|title='The Suicide Squad' Introduces the Full Roster of Bad Guys James Gunn is Bringing to Theaters [DC FanDome]|last=Anderton|first=Ethan|website=Slashfilm|date=August 22, 2020|access-date=August 31, 2020}}

• The Robert DuBois incarnation of Bloodsport appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Andrew |date=October 2, 2013 |title=DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide |url=https://www.ign.com/wikis/scribblenauts-unmasked/DC_Characters_and_Objects |access-date=July 26, 2024 |website=IGN |language=en}}
• The Robert DuBois incarnation of Bloodsport, inspired by the DCEU incarnation, appears as a skin in Fortnite Battle Royale.{{Cite web|last=Goslin|first=Austen|date=2021-07-28|title=Fortnite is getting a Suicide Squad-themed update that will include Bloodsport|url=https://www.polygon.com/fortnite/22598789/fortnite-suicide-squad-skin-crossover-event-bloodsport|access-date=2021-11-18|website=Polygon|language=en-US}}

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• [https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Robert_DuBois_%28New_Earth%29 Bloodsport (Robert DuBois)] at DC Comics Wiki
• [https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Alexander_Trent_%28New_Earth%29 Bloodsport (Alexander Trent)] at DC Comics Wiki
• [https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Bloodsport_III_%28New_Earth%29 Bloodsport III] at DC Comics Wiki

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