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Who Is Chunk? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Chunk (DC Comics): Short time diamond thief, this massive man could eat anything and place it in an alternate dimension. He went on to become an ally to The Flash(Wally

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Chunk is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Chester P. Runk, with over 76 comic issue appearances. Short time diamond thief, this massive man could eat anything and place it in an alternate dimension. He went on to become an ally to The Flash(Wally West).

Who is Chunk?

Origin and History There is not much known about Chester P. Runk in his years as a youngster. Chunk was constantly a corpulent man, but simultaneously a genius. He grew up being a very obese man. He was as brainy as the Teen Titans ' own Cyborg . He constructed a stable but diminutive machine that would let the user absorb matter and expel it into a pocket dimension called the Void . The machine blew up the first time Chunk tried it and merged with him. He now has the ability to warp to the Void.

Key facts

Chunk is of human origin and first appeared in "The Chunk". The character is published by DC Comics. With 76 recorded issue appearances, Chunk ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chunk?

Short time diamond thief, this massive man could eat anything and place it in an alternate dimension. He went on to become an ally to The Flash(Wally West).

What is Chunk's real name?

Chunk's real identity is Chester P. Runk.

When did Chunk first appear?

Chunk first appeared in "The Chunk".

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