His mentor "Socker" Smith was killed by Grant's managers Flint and Skinner who used a syringe, loaded with poison, in a boxing glove. He also became tangled unknowingly in his manager's sinister plans. "Socker" took Ted under his wing, and soon Ted became a heavyweight boxing champion in his own right. One night, he saved "Socker" Smith, the heavyweight boxing champion, from a mugging. Orphaned during the Great Depression, Ted Grant found himself unemployed in the big city. Henry Grant vowed on his baby son's crib that the child would not grow up afraid of life, so he encouraged his son to participate in sports. Wildcat's origin is chronicled in Sensation Comics #1 as well as Secret Origins #3 (1973) and All-Star Squadron Annual #1 (1982). Ted Grant first donned the Wildcat costume in Sensation Comics #1 (January 1942), the same issue in which Mister Terrific premiered. He was trained to fighting condition by ex-boxer Joe Morgan the same man who trained Grant's fellow mystery men, the Atom, and the Guardian. He is a world-class boxer who trained Batman, Black Canary, and even Superman in the art. He remains at the peak of human condition due to his extensive workouts. Theodore "Ted" Grant is a normal human who was magically given nine lives. He continued in Sensation Comics until issue #90 (June 1949). The Ted Grant version of Wildcat first appeared in Sensation Comics #1 and was created by writer Bill Finger, and designed by illustrator Irwin Hasen. Wildcat also appeared on the first season of Stargirl, portrayed by Brian Stapf. He was a retired vigilante who was training Laurel Lance to become one. Grant’s Wildcat was also a recurring character on the third season of Arrow, played by J.R. Ted Grant briefly appeared in an episode of Smallville, played by Roger Hasket. Like many older JSA members, he has been a mentor to younger heroes, particularly the second Black Canary. Meanwhile, a magical "nine lives" spell has explained his vitality at an old age. Modern depictions of Wildcat show him to be a rowdy, tough guy with a streak of male chauvinism, leading to frequent clashes with the relatively progressive Power Girl, as well as exploring some of the character's insecurities.
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