Who Is Glob? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Glob is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Joseph Timms, with over 58 comic issue appearances. A number of individuals have appeared as the Glob. The First Glob is a mute, undead and unliving being.

Who is Glob?

Origin The Glob emerges from the swamp. Joseph Timms was a petty criminal who was serving time in a prison. After his parole was denied, he received unfortunate news that his wife was dying. Not taking any chances, Joe then escaped from prison so that he could spend time with her during her last moments. After escaping, Joe then ran into the Florida Everglades, only to sadly fall into a bog and later drown within the marshes. Decades later after Joe drowned and disappeared, the Hulk was nearby the swamp and accidentally spilled a barrel containing radioactive waste. Joseph Timms was resurrected as a swamp creature now called the Glob. The creature mistakenly thought that Betty Ross was his dead wife.

Key facts

Glob is of human origin and first appeared in "Within the Swamp, There Stirs...a Glob!". The character is published by Marvel. With 58 recorded issue appearances, Glob ranks among the most featured characters in comics.