Joey: Yeah, that""s right.He""s a heavy-weight.You""re a middle-weight.What of it?Jake: I ain""t ever gonna get a chance to fight the best there is.And you know somethin"".I""m better than him.I ain""t never gonna get a chance.You""re askin"" what""s wrong.Joey: But you""re crazy to even think about somethin"" like that...Lean and muscular, Jake challenges his brother to punch him in the face as hard as he can - to play out the ritual of the boxing ring in his own kitchen."First Part of the Film:The story opens with a prologue depicting the introduction of slavery into America in the 17th century, with a prediction that it will sow future discord and disorder:The bringing of the African to America planted the first seed of disunion.The character had first appeared in issue 6 of Marvel""sThe Amazing Spider-Manin 1963.It was a leisurely-paced origin-story - and reboot - of the original franchise, both sweeter and edgier, with less emphasis on CGI special effects than previous iterations, and more focused on the emotional romantic angle and character development.Spartacus Bought and Transported For Training in he Gladiatorial School:Unexpectedly an hour later, he was viewed and purchased (with others) by callous Roman businessman-slave trader Lentulus Batiatus (Best Supporting Actor award-winning Peter Ustinov), a gladiator-school owner (lanista) who selected him for his brute strength and strong teeth.