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[[File:Sgt_Rock.jpg|thumb]]'''Sgt. Rock''' is a war hero in the DC Universe and the leader of Easy Company.  Though not a super-hero, he is a prominent character and an ally to many other super-heroes, fighting along contemporary heroes and time travelers.
 
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|Image file = Sgt Rock.jpg|Box title = Sgt. Rock|Image size = 250|Row 1 title = Real Name|Row 1 info = Franklin John Rock|Row 2 title = First Appearance|Row 2 info = Our Army at War #83
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(June, 1959)|Row 3 title = Creators|Row 3 info = Robert Kanigher, Joe Kubert|Row 4 title = Team Affiliations|Row 4 info = United States Army, Easy Company, Suicide Squad|Row 5 title = Alias|Row 5 info = None|Row 6 title = Base of Operations|Row 6 info = The European Theatre (during WWII)|Row 7 title = Powers|Row 7 info = None|Row 8 title = Skills and Abilities|Row 8 info = Trained marksman and U.S. Military combatant|Row 9 title = Tools and Weapons|Row 9 info = General Weapons and Supplies for a WWII US Soldier}}'''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.
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==Origin==
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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.
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==Biography==
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===Youth and War Service===
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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.  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 else.
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===Connections to Superheroes===
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Sgt. Rock, though not a superhero in the strictest sense, has played important roles in the lives of superheroes, just as some superheroes played important roles in his life.  As a youth, [[Batman|Bruce Wayne]] met Rock and helped him and easy company and years later as Batman, Rock returned the favour during a case.
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A man who was purported to be Sgt. Rock played a role in the cabinet and administration of [[Lex Luthor]], an infamous villain who managed to become the U.S. President for a time.
 
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Revision as of 22:38, 19 July 2020

Sgt. Rock

Sgt Rock

Real Name
Franklin John Rock
First Appearance
Our Army at War #83 (June, 1959)
Creators
Robert Kanigher, Joe Kubert
Team Affiliations
United States Army, Easy Company, Suicide Squad
Alias
None
Base of Operations
The European Theatre (during WWII)
Powers
None
Skills and Abilities
Trained marksman and U.S. Military combatant
Tools and Weapons
General Weapons and Supplies for a WWII US Soldier

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 else.

Connections to Superheroes

Sgt. Rock, though not a superhero in the strictest sense, has played important roles in the lives of superheroes, just as some superheroes played important roles in his life.  As a youth, Bruce Wayne met Rock and helped him and easy company and years later as Batman, Rock returned the favour during a case.


A man who was purported to be Sgt. Rock played a role in the cabinet and administration of Lex Luthor, an infamous villain who managed to become the U.S. President for a time.