Who Is Blockbuster? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Blockbuster is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Michael Baer, with over 244 comic issue appearances. Blockbuster is the super-strong member of the Marauders who has died in battle, yet has returned thanks to Mr. Sinister's cloning techniques.

Who is Blockbuster?

Origin Blockbuster is a member of the Marauders , a team of superhuman assassins brought together by the mutant thief Gambit when he was in the employ of the enigmatic Mister Sinister . Creation Blockbuster was created by Louise Jones Simonson and Walter Simonson in 1986 and first appeared in X-Factor # 10. Major Story Arcs Mutants Massacre Blockbuster Vs Thor Blockbuster first appeared in comics when, on Sinister's orders, the Marauders massacre the underground community of mutants known as the Morlocks . In the course of the massacre, the Marauders, including Blockbuster, clash with various superhuman champions, including the mutant adventurers known as the X-Men . The Norse god Thor is summoned to the Morlock Tunnels by his ally, the frog Puddleglup , happens upon Blockbuster following his torture of the mutant Archangel . Thor kills Blockbuster to avenge the innocent Morlocks he has slain. Thor then burns his remains, along with those of the slaughtered Morlocks. Sinister however uses his technology to clone the Marauders.

Key facts

Blockbuster is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Falling Angel!". The character is published by Marvel. With 244 recorded issue appearances, Blockbuster ranks among the most featured characters in comics.