Gronk was among Maelstrom's Minions who were dispatched to the Hydro-Base to steal the Anti-Terrigen Compound, which was developed by Mister Fantastic, and the Inhumans. After securing the compound and projecting it into the Atlantic ocean, Gronk, Phobius and Helio were engaged in combat by Thing, Gorgon, Karnak, and Stingray while trying to retrieve the compound for a second time. Gronk and the others were captured by the heroes. Falon, obtained the compound and returned it to their master Maelstrom. Deathurge was commanded by Maelstrom to kill Gronk and his counterparts.

Abilities
Gronk was exposed to the Terrigen Mist releasing a highly adhesive chemical form his body, enabling him to adhere to anything or make anything adhere to him. Gronk was sufficient in hand-to-hand combat. His durability, agility and reflexes were enhanced to above that of a normal human being. Gronk also possessed superhuman strength.

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