Who Is Grotesk? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Grotesk is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Gor-Tok, with over 53 comic issue appearances. The last member of an ancient underground race.

Who is Grotesk?

Origin Grotesk was the lone surviving member of a race of Subterraneans known as the Gortokians. He was thought to have killed Professor X when a piece of his equipment exploded, but it turned out the be Changeling in disguise. Gor-Tok II was the only known son of King Krono, ruler of the Gor-tokian Subterraneans. He was the last descendant of a dynasty founder by Gor-Tok I and Thera 20,000 years before. His warlike race had built their own underground empire. Krono raised his son to be a warrior. Gor-Tok II married Princess Ingar. At some point Krono summoned his people to their capital city.

Key facts

Grotesk is of human origin and first appeared in "Now Strikes... the Sub-Human; The living Diamond!". The character is published by Marvel. With 53 recorded issue appearances, Grotesk ranks among the most featured characters in comics.