Gnarrk

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.

Gnarrk
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	Teen Titans #32 (April 1971)
Created by	Bob Haney, George Tuska
In-story information
Alter ego	John Gnarrk
Species	Neanderthal
Team affiliations	Teen Titans
Notable aliases	Caveboy
Abilities	Superhuman strength, agility, reflexes, endurance and durability Enhanced climbing skills Limited human intelligence

Fictional character biography

Pre-Crisis

In pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths continuity, Gnarrk is a time-displaced Neanderthal stranded in the present, when 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 is disbanded.^[1] Several years later at Donna Troy's wedding, Lilith mentions that Gnarrk has died under unspecified circumstances.

Post-Crisis

In post-Crisis continuity, Gnarrk is a Cro-Magnon who gains enhanced intelligence from a comet shard embedded in his chest.^[2] 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.^[3][4]

The New 52

In post-New 52 continuity, Gnarrk is a member of the original incarnation of the Teen Titans. In Heroes in Crisis, he is killed by Savitar, but eventually resurrected.^[5][6]

Powers and abilities

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

In other media

• Gnarrk appears in Teen Titans, voiced by Dee Bradley Baker.^[7] This version is an honorary member of the Teen Titans who is friends with Kole and lives with her in an isolated Arctic cavern to prevent her powers from being used for evil.
• The Teen Titans animated series incarnation of Gnarrk appears in Teen Titans Go!.^[8]
• Gnarrk appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.^[9]