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==Background==
==Background==
'''Melvin Potter''' is an ex con who made [[Kingpin (Earth-199999)|Kingpin]] and Leland Owsley's Klevar tuxedos and later created [[Daredevil (Earth-199999)|Daredevil]]'s first suit and Billy Club. Not much is know about Melvin's criminals past but what is know is that after he severed his sentence he got a parole officer named Betsy Beatty who he fell in love with. Later in life when Kingpin was released from prison he threated to kill Betsy if Melvin didn't create a Daredevil Suit for [[Benjamin Poindexter (Earth-199999)|Benjamin Poindexter]] and frame Daredevil. after Daredevil escaped being framed Melvin was arrested by the police.  
'''Melvin Potter''' is an ex con who made [[Kingpin (Earth-199999)|Kingpin]] and Leland Owsley's Kevlar tuxedos and later created [[Daredevil (Earth-199999)|Daredevil]]'s first suit and Billy Club. Not much is know about Melvin's criminals past but what is know is that after he severed his sentence he got a parole officer named Betsy Beatty who he fell in love with. Later in life when Kingpin was released from prison he threated to kill Betsy if Melvin didn't create a Daredevil Suit for [[Benjamin Poindexter (Earth-199999)|Benjamin Poindexter]] and frame Daredevil. after Daredevil escaped being framed Melvin was arrested by the police.  
 
==Statistics==
'''[[Tiering System|Tier]]:''' At least '''9-B''', Possibly '''9-A''', '''Higher''' with Weapons


==General Information==
'''Name:''' Melvin Potter
'''Name:''' Melvin Potter


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'''Age:''' Unknown
'''Age:''' Unknown


'''Classification:'''  
'''Classification:''' Ex-Convict
 
'''Species:''' Human


'''[[Status]]: Alive'''
'''Occupation:''' Inventor
 
'''[[Status]]:''' '''Alive'''


'''[[Alignment]]:''' '''Neutral Good''' (Melvin is described as having a good heart and a trusting way. He only helped [[Kingpin (Earth-199999)|Kingpin]] and [[Benjamin Poindexter (Earth-199999)|Benjamin Poindexter]] because Kingpin threated to kill Betsy with Melvin feeling guilty for helping Kingpin and eventually helping [[Daredevil (Earth-199999)|Daredevil]] escape FBI agents working for Kingpin)
'''[[Alignment]]:''' '''Neutral Good''' (Melvin is described as having a good heart and a trusting way. He only helped [[Kingpin (Earth-199999)|Kingpin]] and [[Benjamin Poindexter (Earth-199999)|Benjamin Poindexter]] because Kingpin threated to kill Betsy with Melvin feeling guilty for helping Kingpin and eventually helping [[Daredevil (Earth-199999)|Daredevil]] escape FBI agents working for Kingpin)
==Codex Statistics==
'''[[Tiering System|Tier]]:''' '''Varies''', usually '''9-B'''. '''Far Higher''' with Resolve
'''[[Cardinality]]:''' '''Varies'''


'''[[Dimensionality]]: 3-D'''
'''[[Dimensionality]]: 3-D'''


'''[[Attack Potency]]:''' At least '''Wall Level+''', Possibly '''Room Level''' ([https://youtu.be/MPOSIpVavbk?t=130 Can easily] [https://youtu.be/MPOSIpVavbk?t=145 smash wooden platforms]. [https://youtu.be/xxPPfwwzkZk?t=125 Can] [https://youtu.be/MPOSIpVavbk?t=6 harm] [[Daredevil (Earth-199999)|Daredevil]]), '''Higher''' with Weapons
'''[[Attack Potency]]:''' '''Varies''' ([https://ibb.co/album/67V6XF It is directly noted in "The End", there is a balance between good and evil where even when evil grows stronger, heroes will also grow stronger and even come back from the dead if need be to stop the new evils, keeping a balance between good and evil]<ref>Marvel Universe: The End Issue 5</ref>. [https://ibb.co/X2Lk8yj Thor has noted that a ones strength is relative to the need for it, if he has to he can stand on Jupiter, he can stand on anything if the need is great and the cause is just, as can anyone else, not being measured by strength nor raw power but rather measured by what they do]<ref>Immortal Thor - Issue 4</ref>. [https://youtu.be/L4_zFYnnn2Y It is noted by Stan Lee in response to the questions of "who would win in a fight?" is the person the writer decides to win]<ref>STAN LEE Who Would Win? - Stan's Rants</ref>, [https://ibb.co/album/2YrzQv?sort=name_asc with the meta aspect of Marvel Comics being acknowledged]<ref>HOW TO READ COMICS THE MARVEL WAY - Issue 4</ref>), usually '''Wall level''' ([https://youtu.be/MPOSIpVavbk?t=130 Can easily] [https://youtu.be/MPOSIpVavbk?t=145 smash wooden platforms]. [https://youtu.be/xxPPfwwzkZk?t=125 Can] [https://youtu.be/MPOSIpVavbk?t=6 harm] [[Daredevil (Earth-199999)|Daredevil]]). '''Far Higher''' with Resolve ([https://ibb.co/dJFJ3CM Heroes are noted to be able to defy all logic and reason, to find some hidden well of strength and resolve allowing them to break through things they shouldn't be able to]<ref>Fantastic Four (2018) - Issue 8</ref>, [https://ibb.co/album/QP4XcQ?sort=name_asc Mephisto directly notes that a hero can reach deep into themself and find untapped reserves of strength that allows them to "lift the impossible weight"]<ref>Amazing Spider-Man (2018) - Issue 74</ref>. [https://ibb.co/album/2YrzQv?sort=name_asc It is shown in ''"HOW TO READ COMICS THE MARVEL WAY #4"'', Spider-Man notes how when he has to call upon all of the inner strength within himself]<ref>HOW TO READ COMICS THE MARVEL WAY - Issue 4</ref>. [https://ibb.co/MkghcRC Spider-Man noted how when he knew he couldn't let Aunt May down he reached deep inside of himself and do the impossible and do anything to save the ones he loves]<ref>Superior Spider-Man (2023) Volume 3 Issue 3</ref>. [https://ibb.co/album/zG7VcJ?sort=name_asc Thor just having a motivational speech from Peter Parker amplifies him to easily defeat M.Y.T.H.O.S.]<ref>Thor 2023 (annual)</ref>, [https://ibb.co/album/tp12ff?sort=name_asc when he couldn't beat him beforehand]<ref>Thor 2023 (annual)</ref>. [https://ibb.co/jVDvmcm Conan noted that the human will can be greater than any physical strength, even sorcery]<ref>Conan: Battle for the Serpent Crown Volume 1, Issue 3</ref>. [https://ibb.co/album/7dc4d6?sort=name_asc When Morlun was about to kill Spider-Man, he remembered his friends and family and got a resolve boost to start overpowering him]<ref>Amazing Spider-Man Volume 1 Issue 526</ref>. [https://ibb.co/album/wSsMRT?sort=name_asc The Thing through his heart alone when he was about to turn back into Ben Grimm was able to beat The Hulk in one punch who he admitted was stronger then him]<ref>Fantastic Four (2018) Issue 8</ref>. [https://youtu.be/q2DMDQWMpWs?t=81 When Spider-Man in the first Sam Raimi movies loved ones are endangered Peter becomes far more powerful being capable of completely stomping someone] [https://youtu.be/q2DMDQWMpWs who was previously stomping him]<ref>Spider-Man (2002) Movie</ref>. [https://youtu.be/hjB8g9HNWvU Raimi Spider-Man in ''Marvel Cinematic Universe'' was originally defeated by] '''[[Green Goblin (Earth-96283)|Green Goblin]]''', [https://youtu.be/v4kBgIYX3So?t=62 and in their next fight when completely angered], easily beat him down and was going to kill him if '''[[Spider-Man (Earth-96283)|Raimi Spider-Man]]''' didn't stop him)


'''[[Durability]]:''' At least '''Wall Level+''', Possibly '''Room Level''' ([https://youtu.be/xxPPfwwzkZk?t=120 Can take] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPOSIpVavbk&t hits from] [[Daredevil (Earth-199999)|Daredevil]])
'''[[Durability]]:''' '''Varies''', usually '''Wall level''' ([https://youtu.be/xxPPfwwzkZk?t=120 Can take] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPOSIpVavbk&t hits from] [[Daredevil (Earth-199999)|Daredevil]]). '''Far Higher''' with Resolve


'''[[Striking Strength]]:''' At least '''Wall Class+''', Possibly '''Room Class''', '''Higher''' with Weapons
'''[[Striking Strength]]:''' '''Varies''', usually '''Wall Class'''. '''Far Higher''' with Resolve


'''[[Lifting Strength]]: Class 1''' ([https://youtu.be/xxPPfwwzkZk?t=120 Can restrain] [[Daredevil (Earth-199999)|Daredevil]] who while inferior [https://youtu.be/dbfLhW0q5EI?t=161 was able to restrain] [[Kingpin (Earth-199999)|Kingpin]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAXa9SH1Npc&t who can breakout] [https://imgur.com/a/K3M2s8T of handcuffs])
'''[[Lifting Strength]]:''' '''Varies''', usually '''Class 10''' ([https://youtu.be/xxPPfwwzkZk?t=120 Can restrain] [[Daredevil (Earth-199999)|Daredevil]] [https://youtu.be/PvyggvoZq8I?t=139 who can break out of] [[Elektra Natchios (Earth-199999)|Elektra]]'s grip and [https://youtu.be/PvyggvoZq8I?t=42 restrain her]. [https://youtu.be/t8CLOKgbENA?t=521 Elektra can restrain and flip over] [[Luke Cage (Earth -199999)|Luke Cage]] [https://gfycat.com/perkycomplicatedhoneybee who can halt a speeding car] [https://thecodex.wiki/User:Rocco_is_a_gamer/Calc_Ports#Luke_Cage_stops_a_car which was calculated at this]). '''Far Higher''' with Resolve


'''[[Speed|Travel Speed]]: Athletic Human''' (Should be comparable to [[Daredevil (Earth-199999)|Daredevil]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B_fI_AY_hI&t=91s who is able to tail a car moving at these speeds])
'''[[Speed|Travel Speed]]:''' '''Varies''', usually '''Athletic Human''' (Should be comparable to [[Daredevil (Earth-199999)|Daredevil]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B_fI_AY_hI&t=91s who is able to tail a car moving at these speeds]). '''Far Higher''' with Resolve


'''[[Speed|Combat Speed]]: Supersonic''' ([https://youtu.be/xxPPfwwzkZk?t=147 Can] [https://youtu.be/MPOSIpVavbk?t=6 tag] [[Daredevil (Earth-199999)|Daredevil]])
'''[[Speed|Attack Speed]]:''' '''Varies''', usually '''Supersonic''' ([https://youtu.be/xxPPfwwzkZk?t=147 Can] [https://youtu.be/MPOSIpVavbk?t=6 tag] [[Daredevil (Earth-199999)|Daredevil]]). '''Far Higher''' with Resolve


'''[[Reactions|Reaction Speed]]: Supersonic'''
'''[[Reactions|Reaction Speed]]:''' '''Varies''', usually '''Supersonic'''. '''Far Higher''' with Resolve


'''[[Stamina]]:''' '''Above Average''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPOSIpVavbk&t Can fight with Daredevil and then several FBI agents afterwards])
'''[[Stamina]]:''' '''Above Average''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPOSIpVavbk&t Can fight with Daredevil and then several FBI agents afterwards])


'''[[Range]]: Standard Melee''', '''Extended Melee''' with Weapons ([https://youtu.be/xxPPfwwzkZk?t=156 Able to throw sawblades] [https://youtu.be/MPOSIpVavbk?t=116 this far])
'''[[Range]]:''' '''Standard Melee''', '''Extended Melee''' with Weapons ([https://youtu.be/xxPPfwwzkZk?t=156 Able to throw sawblades] [https://youtu.be/MPOSIpVavbk?t=116 this far])


'''[[Intelligence]]: Gifted''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq2mixLvHXQ Created] [https://imgur.com/a/xzFYFBI multiple Daredevil suits] [https://youtu.be/jhQjwSeszYA?t=32 and] [https://youtu.be/AFcXLY7h-NI?t=130 Billy Clubs] [https://youtu.be/AFcXLY7h-NI?t along with Elektra's suit]. [https://youtu.be/MPOSIpVavbk?t=128 Can fight several armed FBI agents])
'''[[Intelligence]]:''' '''Gifted Intelligence''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq2mixLvHXQ Created] [https://imgur.com/a/xzFYFBI multiple Daredevil suits] [https://youtu.be/jhQjwSeszYA?t=32 and] [https://youtu.be/AFcXLY7h-NI?t=130 Billy Clubs] [https://youtu.be/AFcXLY7h-NI?t along with Elektra's suit]. [https://youtu.be/MPOSIpVavbk?t=128 Can fight several armed FBI agents])
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===[[Hax|Powers and Abilities]]===
==[[Powers and Techniques]]==
[[Superhuman Physical Characteristics|'''Superhuman Physical Characteristics''']], [[Martial Arts|'''Martial Arts''']] ([https://youtu.be/MPOSIpVavbk?t=128 Can fight several armed FBI agents]), '''[[Weapon Usage]]''' ([https://youtu.be/xxPPfwwzkZk?t=156 Will use any tools or weapons lying around as a weapon]), '''[[Resistance]]''' to [[Status Effect Inducement|'''Status Effect Inducement''']] ([https://youtu.be/MPOSIpVavbk?t=116 Unaffected by a flashbang])
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[[Superhuman Physical Characteristics|'''Superhuman Physical Characteristics''']], [[Martial Arts|'''Martial Arts''']] ([https://youtu.be/MPOSIpVavbk?t=128 Can fight several armed FBI agents]), '''[[Weapon Usage]]''' (Non-Combat Weapons; [https://youtu.be/xxPPfwwzkZk?t=156 Will use any tools or weapons lying around as a weapon]), '''[[Penetration Damage]]''' (Physical Penetration; With his tools)
|-|Resistances=
'''[[Resistance]]''' to [[Status Effect Inducement|'''Status Effect Inducement''']] ([https://youtu.be/MPOSIpVavbk?t=116 Unaffected by a flashbang])
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===[[Standard Equipment]]===
==[[Equipment]]==
None.
None.


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Wrenches, Hammers, Sawblades
Wrenches, Hammers, Sawblades
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===Other===
==Other==
'''Standard Tactics:''' Melvin will usually face his opponent head on using any weapons he finds to gain the advantage.
'''Standard Tactics:''' Melvin will usually face his opponent head on using any weapons he finds to gain the advantage.


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Articles About Gladiator (Melvin Potter)
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I'm good at making things.
~ Melvin Potter

Background

Melvin Potter is an ex con who made Kingpin and Leland Owsley's Kevlar tuxedos and later created Daredevil's first suit and Billy Club. Not much is know about Melvin's criminals past but what is know is that after he severed his sentence he got a parole officer named Betsy Beatty who he fell in love with. Later in life when Kingpin was released from prison he threated to kill Betsy if Melvin didn't create a Daredevil Suit for Benjamin Poindexter and frame Daredevil. after Daredevil escaped being framed Melvin was arrested by the police.

General Information

Name: Melvin Potter

Origin: Marvel's Daredevil

Sex: Male

Age: Unknown

Classification: Ex-Convict

Species: Human

Occupation: Inventor

Status: Alive

Alignment: Neutral Good (Melvin is described as having a good heart and a trusting way. He only helped Kingpin and Benjamin Poindexter because Kingpin threated to kill Betsy with Melvin feeling guilty for helping Kingpin and eventually helping Daredevil escape FBI agents working for Kingpin)

Codex Statistics

Tier: Varies, usually 9-B. Far Higher with Resolve

Cardinality: Varies

Dimensionality: 3-D

Attack Potency: Varies (It is directly noted in "The End", there is a balance between good and evil where even when evil grows stronger, heroes will also grow stronger and even come back from the dead if need be to stop the new evils, keeping a balance between good and evil[1]. Thor has noted that a ones strength is relative to the need for it, if he has to he can stand on Jupiter, he can stand on anything if the need is great and the cause is just, as can anyone else, not being measured by strength nor raw power but rather measured by what they do[2]. It is noted by Stan Lee in response to the questions of "who would win in a fight?" is the person the writer decides to win[3], with the meta aspect of Marvel Comics being acknowledged[4]), usually Wall level (Can easily smash wooden platforms. Can harm Daredevil). Far Higher with Resolve (Heroes are noted to be able to defy all logic and reason, to find some hidden well of strength and resolve allowing them to break through things they shouldn't be able to[5], Mephisto directly notes that a hero can reach deep into themself and find untapped reserves of strength that allows them to "lift the impossible weight"[6]. It is shown in "HOW TO READ COMICS THE MARVEL WAY #4", Spider-Man notes how when he has to call upon all of the inner strength within himself[7]. Spider-Man noted how when he knew he couldn't let Aunt May down he reached deep inside of himself and do the impossible and do anything to save the ones he loves[8]. Thor just having a motivational speech from Peter Parker amplifies him to easily defeat M.Y.T.H.O.S.[9], when he couldn't beat him beforehand[10]. Conan noted that the human will can be greater than any physical strength, even sorcery[11]. When Morlun was about to kill Spider-Man, he remembered his friends and family and got a resolve boost to start overpowering him[12]. The Thing through his heart alone when he was about to turn back into Ben Grimm was able to beat The Hulk in one punch who he admitted was stronger then him[13]. When Spider-Man in the first Sam Raimi movies loved ones are endangered Peter becomes far more powerful being capable of completely stomping someone who was previously stomping him[14]. Raimi Spider-Man in Marvel Cinematic Universe was originally defeated by Green Goblin, and in their next fight when completely angered, easily beat him down and was going to kill him if Raimi Spider-Man didn't stop him)

Durability: Varies, usually Wall level (Can take hits from Daredevil). Far Higher with Resolve

Striking Strength: Varies, usually Wall Class. Far Higher with Resolve

Lifting Strength: Varies, usually Class 10 (Can restrain Daredevil who can break out of Elektra's grip and restrain her. Elektra can restrain and flip over Luke Cage who can halt a speeding car which was calculated at this). Far Higher with Resolve

Travel Speed: Varies, usually Athletic Human (Should be comparable to Daredevil who is able to tail a car moving at these speeds). Far Higher with Resolve

Attack Speed: Varies, usually Supersonic (Can tag Daredevil). Far Higher with Resolve

Reaction Speed: Varies, usually Supersonic. Far Higher with Resolve

Stamina: Above Average (Can fight with Daredevil and then several FBI agents afterwards)

Range: Standard Melee, Extended Melee with Weapons (Able to throw sawblades this far)

Intelligence: Gifted Intelligence (Created multiple Daredevil suits and Billy Clubs along with Elektra's suit. Can fight several armed FBI agents)


Powers and Techniques


Equipment

None.

Optional Equipment

Wrenches, Hammers, Sawblades


Other

Standard Tactics: Melvin will usually face his opponent head on using any weapons he finds to gain the advantage.

Weaknesses: Melvin is mentally ill which has lead to him making violent decisions.

Battle Records

None.

None.

None.

References

  1. Marvel Universe: The End Issue 5
  2. Immortal Thor - Issue 4
  3. STAN LEE Who Would Win? - Stan's Rants
  4. HOW TO READ COMICS THE MARVEL WAY - Issue 4
  5. Fantastic Four (2018) - Issue 8
  6. Amazing Spider-Man (2018) - Issue 74
  7. HOW TO READ COMICS THE MARVEL WAY - Issue 4
  8. Superior Spider-Man (2023) Volume 3 Issue 3
  9. Thor 2023 (annual)
  10. Thor 2023 (annual)
  11. Conan: Battle for the Serpent Crown Volume 1, Issue 3
  12. Amazing Spider-Man Volume 1 Issue 526
  13. Fantastic Four (2018) Issue 8
  14. Spider-Man (2002) Movie