Urk
Urk is a former member of the Legion of Substitute Heroes and a current member of the Legion Academy. Very little is known about Urk even though he has been appearing in various Legion of Superheroes comics for over thirty years.
Name:
Urk
Publisher:
Real name:
Aliases:
Birth date:
None
Gender:
Male
Powers:
- Super Eating
First issue:
DC Sampler (1983) #1
Origin
Not much is known of the little mischievous critter named Urk, except he loves to chew on wires. The only readable word Urk has ever said is "Urk." He has also spoken an unreadable alien language, though.
Creation
Urk was created by Keith Giffen and Paul Levitz.
Character Evolution
Bronze Age
As a member of the Legion Academy. Duo Damsel was not pleased when Urk's habit of dismantling and eating of electronics proved to be a disruption in class.
Retroboot / New Earth
Years later Urk appeared with many other Legion allies and former members to help the Legion of Superheroes fight Superboy Prime in Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds. Urk has most recently appeared again with the Legion Academy, where he still remains a background character whose major characteristic is a hunger for electronics.
Major Story Arcs
Retroboot / New Earth
Graduation Day
Urk was present when Cosmic Boy and Duplicate Girl gathered four Legion Academy members to prepare them for their final exams and graduation, but it was not clear why he was there. He may be thought of as a type of mascot for the Legion Academy at this point.
Powers and Abilities
Super Eating
Urk can eat various electronics. He may have other abilities.
