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Who Is Grunge? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Grunge (DC Comics): Percival Edmund Chang can take on the characteristics of any object that he touches. He is a member of Gen 13 and an agent of N.O.W.H.E.R.E. able to m

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Grunge is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Percival Edmund Chang, with over 333 comic issue appearances. Percival Edmund Chang can take on the characteristics of any object that he touches. He is a member of Gen 13 and an agent of N.O.W.H.E.R.E. able to mimic and copy others' powers thanks to devices implanted in him by N.O.W.H.E.R.E. scientists.

Who is Grunge?

The mischievous bad boy, Grunge has the ability to alter the molecular structure of his entire body. Origin Grunge, whose real name is Percival Edmund Chang, was born in Hong Kong . His father, Philip Chang (Team 7's Bulleteer), kept his existence and abilities secret. Grunge was raised in Seattle, Washington . Grunge was placed with I.O. Project Genesis, only to discover he and the other "Gen-Actives" were essentially prisoners being monitored and experimented on. Grunge escapes with Gen13 member Freefall . Creation Grunge was created in 1994 by writers Jim Lee and Brandon Choi and artist J.

Key facts

Grunge is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Black". The character is published by DC Comics. With 333 recorded issue appearances, Grunge ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Grunge?

Percival Edmund Chang can take on the characteristics of any object that he touches. He is a member of Gen 13 and an agent of N.O.W.H.E.R.E. able to mimic and copy others' powers thanks to devices implanted in him by N.O.W.H.E.R.E. scientists.

What is Grunge's real name?

Grunge's real identity is Percival Edmund Chang.

When did Grunge first appear?

Grunge first appeared in "Black".

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