Peter Gambi is a character appearing in comics published by

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and is a supporting character of

Black Lightning Black Lightning (Jefferson Michael "Jeff" Pierce) is a superhero who appears in American comic book published by DC Comics. The character, created by writer Jenny Blake Isabella with artist Trevor Von Eeden, first appeared in ''Black Lightning'' ...

. He is the brother of

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. Peter Gambi first appeared in ''Black Lightning'' #1 and was created by

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and

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. Gambi appears in the live-action

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series ''

'', portrayed by

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Fictional character biography

Peter Gambi is a former ASA scout who turned his back on his life of crime, he became a

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like his brother

. Peter established a tailor shop and befriended Pierce and his mother.''Black Lightning'' #7. DC Comics. When

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orders the death of a student to threaten Pierce after the latter spoke out against the

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's criminal activities, Jefferson seeks Gambi's advice to avenge the victim. Gambi creates the costume that enables him to become

. Syonide captures Gambi and tries to force him to reveal Black Lightning's true identity. Jefferson learns that Gambi was the one who killed his father. Gambi begs unsuccessfully for Black Lightning's forgiveness. Whale sends Syonide to kill Gambi and Black Lightning. Gambi sacrifices his life to save Black Lightning, and Pierce forgives him as he dies.

In other media

* Peter Gambi appears in the "

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and

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" segment of ''

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'', voiced by

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. *

Peter Gambi Peter Gambi is a character appearing in comics published by DC Comics and is a supporting character of Black Lightning. He is the brother of Paul Gambi. Peter Gambi first appeared in ''Black Lightning'' #1 and was created by Tony Isabella and Trevo ...

appears in ''

'', portrayed by

. This version, also known as Peter Esposito, used to work for the A.S.A. as their metahuman spotter before leaving the group to become a tailor and an ally of

, who he raised after the latter's father was killed by

References

External links

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