I loved Grodd when he was in the SECRET SOCIETY OF SUPER-VILLAINS title. He was one mean, manipulative monkey! It irritated me that he wasn't included among Luthor, Talia, Calculator, Black Adam, etc. when the Secret Society made a comeback. I think he may have even been shown to be just another villain following their leadership--and no way should he ever, ever be shown as a follower.
We are the Dora Milaje. We are the daughters of the 18 tribes of Wakanda. We are the teeth of the Panther God. Out of 10,000 years of sweat and bloodshed and battle are we born. We are the women of this ancient land. Deadliest of the species. And our time has come!
So in the New 52 does Grodd have super speed like The Flash?
Definitely an underrated character.
Now reading: The Flash (vol. 2) 35-62
One problem I have with modern versions of Gorilla Grodd is the over-emphasis on his physical prowess. The character was interesting because he was intelligent, not because he was tearing people's limbs off in unnecessarily graphic detail.
"In any time, there will always be a need for heroes." - the Time Trapper, Legion of Superheroes #61(1994)
"What can I say? I guess I outgrew maturity.." - Bob Chipman
"In any time, there will always be a need for heroes." - the Time Trapper, Legion of Superheroes #61(1994)
"What can I say? I guess I outgrew maturity.." - Bob Chipman
I couldn't agree more! As much as I enjoy Grodd in battle, his intelligence should always be the focus. IMO the trend in recent years has just been to show how he can rip off heads, eat brains, be angry, etc. These actions would have better impact if they were few and far between--when he's been pushed "too far."
Last edited by JLH; 09-24-2014 at 05:54 AM.