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| − | The son of John Michael Rock, Frank Rock was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was raised along with his four brother and two sisters. When he grew up, Rock joined the army and after proving his mettle, eventually was promoted to the rank of Sargent. He went on to lead the accomplished and skilled Easy Company to many victories throughout World War II in Europe. |
+ | The son of John Michael Rock, Frank Rock was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was raised along with his four brother and two sisters. When he grew up, Rock joined the army and after proving his mettle, eventually was promoted to the rank of Sargent. He went on to lead the accomplished and skilled Easy Company to many victories throughout World War II in Europe. He reportedly died in 1945 along with team member Bulldozer, though a General Rock appeared years later who people claimed to be the original, though was implied to be someone other than the original. |
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Sgt. Rock
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Real Name
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Franklin John Rock
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First Appearance
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Our Army at War #83
(June, 1959)
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Creators
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Robert Kanigher, Joe Kubert
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Team Affiliations
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United States Army, Easy Company, Suicide Squad
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Alias
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None
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Base of Operations
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The European Theatre (during WWII)
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Powers
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None
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Skills and Abilities
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Trained marksman and U.S. Military combatant
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Tools and Weapons
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General Weapons and Supplies for a WWII US Soldier
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Sgt. Rock is a war hero in the DC Universe and the leader of Easy Company. Though not a superhero, he is a prominent character and an ally to many other superheroes, fighting along contemporary heroes and time travelers.
Origin
Frank Rock was a steel mill worker from Pittsburgh until the Pearl Harbor attacks, at which point he enlisted and soon moved up the ranks to become sergeant.
Biography
Youth and War Service
The son of John Michael Rock, Frank Rock was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was raised along with his four brother and two sisters. When he grew up, Rock joined the army and after proving his mettle, eventually was promoted to the rank of Sargent. He went on to lead the accomplished and skilled Easy Company to many victories throughout World War II in Europe. He reportedly died in 1945 along with team member Bulldozer, though a General Rock appeared years later who people claimed to be the original, though was implied to be someone other than the original.