Gnarrk is a fictional character in DC Comics. He is a caveman who has been a member of various versions of the Teen Titans in the comic books in the early 1970s.

Fictional character biography

Pre-Crisis

Prior to Crisis on Infinite Earths, Gnarrk is a time-displaced Neanderthal stranded in the present, where Lilith teaches him human language and customs. The two retire from the Teen Titans to live together, apparently as a couple. Later, Gnarrk and Lilith briefly join Teen Titans West before it disbands. Several years later at Donna Troy's wedding, Lilith mentions that Gnarrk has died under unspecified circumstances.

Post-Crisis

Post-Crisis, Gnarrk is a Cro-Magnon who gains enhanced intelligence from a comet shard embedded in his chest. Soon afterward, the shard protects him from a volcanic eruption by encasing him in ice for centuries. However, he remains conscious and uses the shard's abilities to cure disease and control the forces of nature to benefit mankind. The Titans later free Gnarrk, and Lilith establishes a mental rapport with him. However, he begins dying shortly afterwards for unknown reasons, with his crystal acting as life support. After Gnarrk dies, the crystal loses its powers.

The New 52

In post-New 52 continuity, Gnarrk is a member of the original incarnation of the Teen Titans. During the Heroes in Crisis storyline, he is killed by Savitar, but eventually resurrected.

Powers and abilities

Being a Cro-Magnon, Gnarrk possesses greater strength, dexterity, and endurance. He possesses limited psychic abilities derived from the crystal embedded in his chest.

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