Blok (character)

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Blok
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Blok as depicted in Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #3 (May 1985). Art by Steve Lightle.
Publication information
Publisher DC Comics
First appearance Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #253 (July 1979)
Created by Gerry Conway
Joe Staton
In-story information
Alter egoBlok
Species Dryad
Place of origin Dryad
Team affiliationsLeague of Super-Assassins
Legion of Super-Heroes
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength and durability
  • Energy absorption
  • Self-mass manipulation

Blok is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He has a massive, stony body, as well as incredible strength and endurance.

Contents

Blok has made minor appearances in non-comics media featuring the Legion, including Justice League Unlimited and Legion of Super Heroes (2006).

Publication history

Blok appeared in Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #253 (July 1979) by Gerry Conway and Joe Staton in an era referred to as the Bronze Age of Comic Books. [1]

Fictional character biography

Blok is initially a member of the League of Super-Assassins, who manipulate him into believing that the Legion are attempting to destroy his home planet. [2] After learning the truth, Blok turns on the Assassins and joins the Legion. [3]

Later, Blok leaves the Legion following the catastrophic Black Dawn affair and Earthgov's increased scrutiny of the group's activities. During this time, Blok moves to the Puppet Planetoid before the space pirate Roxxas kills him. [4]

Blok does not appear in post- Zero Hour continuity. However, his planet and species appear, with the former being destroyed by the stone elemental Rrox. [5]

Post-Infinite Crisis

Blok returns to continuity in Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes and Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds , with the latter series revealing him to be in a relationship with the White Witch. After the White Witch absorbs Mordru's magic and becomes the Black Witch, Blok convinces her to remain on the side of good. [6]

In Doomsday Clock , Doctor Manhattan erases Blok and the Legion from existence before eventually restoring them. [7] [8]

Powers and abilities

Blok's rocky body gives him superhuman levels of strength and durability. He also demonstrated the ability to absorb energy and manipulate his mass in early appearances, but these were later removed in favor of his strength. He later metamorphoses and gains plasma protuberances across his body.

As a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes, Blok is provided a Legion Flight Ring, which allows him to fly and protects him from the vacuum of space and other dangerous environments. He initially wears three rings at once due to his massive size, but later switches to wearing a single, modified ring.

In other media

Reception

Jesse Murray of Syfy placed Blok as the 33rd greatest Legion member of all time, describing him as "once a misguided bad guy who saw the light". [9] Warner Bros. producer James Tucker cited the character as a favorite of his. [10]

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