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Who Is Grenade? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Grenade (Malibu): origin, story and key facts about the character.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Grenade is a Malibu comic book character, the alter ego of Hugh Fox, with over 47 comic issue appearances.

Who is Grenade?

Hugh Fox was a football and baseball star in high school, but lacked the grades to pursue higher education. He was killing time with his friend Bob Hardin when the Jumpstart hit and gave him the ability to explode shrapnel from his body without harming himself. At first the explosions were massive and unfocused, but now he's rapidly learning to control them. Hugh tends to see himself as a group leader, which brings him into conflict with the rest of The Strangers, who don't.

Key facts

Grenade is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Countdown To Ultraverse". The character is published by Malibu. With 47 recorded issue appearances, Grenade ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Grenade?

Grenade is a Malibu comic character with 47 issue appearances.

What is Grenade's real name?

Grenade's real identity is Hugh Fox.

When did Grenade first appear?

Grenade first appeared in "Countdown To Ultraverse".

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