Questions should be constructed for a "Yes" or "No" response to be sufficient. 

Avoid the words "simple", "easy", "just" and any other synonym which minimizes what I or someone else has contributed or will contribute.

If you what to have a conversation, lead with "Tell me about how ..."

If you don't have a relationship with me or someone, preface the topic with "Can i engage you in a conversation about...?"

If the topic is complicated, provide background, your own thoughts and suppositions or premise. By doing so, you might find the answer.

I was having some fun drawing Gladiator recently. Drawing really gives me time to let my mind drift.

I was considering the 'fit' for the character in the Marvel Universe. Which was also fun.

There is a great comic that John did The FF #247 that always makes me think about self will and perception.

I think it demonstrates everything you need to really know to get the character.

I don't think I have seen anywhere that Gladiator is in anyway weakened by rocks from his home planet, or any more or less susceptible to magic that a regular human. The first of these alone would give him a significant advantage over DC's Legend.

Anyway. Thanks for bringing up the subject.

-D

 

(EDIT - Please delete this post if it breaks etiquette. I felt that once JB had answered, maybe the topic would be open to the forum.)

....and they might use Gladiator's facial expression and "...NO." quote from this panel to reaffirm it today.