Black Bolt
Blackagar Boltagon
Biography
Gorgon's Terrigen exposure gave him hooved, massively muscled legs and the ability to generate seismic shockwaves by stamping — enough force to level a building or knock a Fantastic Four member off their feet from across a street. He is Black Bolt's cousin, the captain of Attilan's Royal Guard, and the Royal Family's blunt instrument by choice as much as by design: where Karnak reasons and Medusa negotiates, Gorgon volunteers to go first.
His introduction in Fantastic Four #44 had him hunting Medusa on Maximus's orders, and Marvel has repeatedly used his loyalty as a weak point — he follows the crown, and when the crown is contested he becomes the most dangerous piece on the board. He was killed and resurrected by the Hand during Wolverine: Enemy of the State, and returned to the Royal Family with the scars of it.
Vital statistics
- Real name
- Gorgon Petragon
- Also known as
- Gorgon, Captain of the Royal Guard
- Species
- Inhuman
- Place of origin
- Attilan
- First appearance
- Fantastic Four #44 (November 1965)
- Created by
- Stan Lee, Jack Kirby
- Affiliations
- Inhuman Royal Family, Attilan Royal Guard, Hand (formerly, resurrected)
Power grid
Intelligence3
Strength5
Speed3
Durability5
Energy3
Fighting5
Rated 1–7 on the classic Marvel power-grid scale.
Powers
- Seismic Stomp
Stamping his hooved legs generates shockwaves powerful enough to collapse structures.
- Superhuman Leg Strength
His lower body can shatter stone and propel him in enormous leaps.
- Enhanced Durability
He absorbs punishment that would incapacitate most Inhumans.
- Combat Training
As Royal Guard captain he is a highly trained close-quarters fighter.
- Inhuman Physiology
Enhanced strength, longevity and resistance beyond human baselines.
Abilities
- Captain of Attilan's Royal Guard
- Experienced military commander
- Skilled hand-to-hand combatant
- Unshakeable loyalty to the throne
Weaknesses
- Seismic power requires solid ground contact
- Blunt tactical approach
- Loyalty exploited by whoever holds the crown
- Vulnerable to airborne and long-range attacks
Comics history
Gorgon debuted in Fantastic Four #44 (1965) hunting Medusa, one issue before the rest of the Royal Family appeared, and became Attilan's chief enforcer. Mark Millar's Wolverine: Enemy of the State killed him and returned him as a Hand-resurrected weapon, and later runs restored him to the Royal Guard through War of Kings, Infinity and the NuHumans era.
MCU appearances
| Title | Year | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Inhumans | 2017 | Eme Ikwuakor as Gorgon |
Allies
- Black Bolt
- Medusa
- Karnak
- Lockjaw
Enemies
- Maximus
- The Hand
- Ronan the Accuser
Weapons & equipment
- His hooves
- Royal Guard armour
Trivia
- Gorgon appeared one issue before the rest of the Inhuman Royal Family, hunting Medusa on Maximus's orders.
- His seismic stomp requires contact with solid ground, making airborne opponents his consistent problem.
- Mark Millar killed him in Wolverine: Enemy of the State and had the Hand resurrect him as a weapon before the Royal Family recovered him.
Famous quotes
Stand still. The ground will do the rest.
The king does not go first. That is what I am for.
Timeline
- 1965
Debuts in Fantastic Four #44 hunting Medusa.
- 2004
Killed and resurrected by the Hand in Wolverine: Enemy of the State.
- 2009
Fights as Royal Guard captain through War of Kings.
- 2017
Eme Ikwuakor plays him in Marvel's Inhumans.
Gallery
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Frequently asked
What are Gorgon's powers?
His Terrigen-altered legs end in hooves and generate seismic shockwaves when he stamps — enough to collapse buildings and knock opponents off their feet at range. He also has enhanced strength, durability and leaping ability.
Is Gorgon related to Black Bolt?
He is Black Bolt's cousin and the captain of Attilan's Royal Guard, making him both family and the Royal Family's chief military enforcer.