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A Golden Gladiator

Life, Career

40CE

Marcus, the Golden Gladiator, rises from humble roots to become a champion at the height of the Roman Empire.


Outside Rome, a young shepherd named Marcus is framed for an assassination attempt on the commander of the Roman army and sold into slavery. Protecting his fellow slaves and earning their respect, Marcus is brought back to Rome and sent into the Coliseum to battle before the crowds. Winning countless battles, Marcus rises to become champion of the arena, earning his freedom and a golden suit of armor to match his new title of Golden Gladiator. As the Golden Gladiator, Marcus adventures across the Roman Empire, protecting its people.

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