G. B. Blackrock
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G. B. Blackrock is a fictional character in the Marvel
Transformers comic.
who owns several companies, facilities and arenas, the most notable being a petroleum company that manufactures and distributes fuel to cars. He is initially portrayed as a playboy, racing cars and sunbathing on boats in between business deals.
Following an attack by the current Decepticon
commander, Shockwave
, at one of his seabound oil refineries, one of Blackrock's workers, Josie Beller
, was crippled. Feeling responsible for her neurological injuries, Blackrock swore revenge on the Transformers by developing his own weapon. Beller, whilst a patient at the Blackrock Chronic Care Institute, developed a skin-tight costume of metal and circuitry to restore the use of her nervous system. It enabled her to move, walk, even fly and release destructive electrical bolts. Assuming the name Circuit Breaker, Beller asked Blackrock when they were to start "going after the robots". Blackrock swore to do everything to stop them himself, leading to Beller leaving.
The following day, at the Blackrock Motor Speedway, during a huge media event organised by Blackrock to show off his new anti-robot weapon, he is intercepted by the Autobot Jazz
in car mode. Explaining in detail the difference between Autobots and Decepticons, Jazz struck a deal with Blackrock to provide fuel sources for them, in exchange for them protecting his facilities. Agreeing, and returning to the unveiling of his weapon, he finds the weapon inoperative, courtesy of Circuit Breaker. The Decepticons Starscream
and Frenzy
attack the Speedway; as Jazz tries to confront them, Circuit Breaker, seeing all Transformers as evil robots, attacks Jazz, allowing Starscream to attack Jazz unimpeded. His fellow Autobot, Wheeljack
is similarly disabled by Circuit Breaker. Following the Decepticons' retreat from the scene, Blackrock persuades his former employee to leave without further harm to the Autobots.
, whom he allows to refuel for free at any of his gas stations.
A story called The Gift in issue 93 of the Marvel U.K. comics explored Jetfire
's problems fitting in with the other Autobots. Jetfire accompanied Jazz to a Blackrock fuel plant to oversee the creation of more fuel for the Autobots. The plant was attacked by Decepticons Thrust
and Bombshell. Although Jetfire was able to put out a fire at the plant before it exploded, he blamed himself for being slow to react.
In the latter part of the series, Blackrock founded a team of human superhero
es called the Neo-Knights
. Blackrock himself does not have super powers, he simply acts as the team's manager.
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He is a millionaireMillionaire
A millionaire is an individual whose net worth or wealth is equal to or exceeds one million units of currency. It can also be a person who owns one million units of currency in a bank account or savings account...
who owns several companies, facilities and arenas, the most notable being a petroleum company that manufactures and distributes fuel to cars. He is initially portrayed as a playboy, racing cars and sunbathing on boats in between business deals.
Following an attack by the current Decepticon
Decepticon
The Decepticons are usually depicted as the antagonists in the fictional universes of the Transformers stoyline and related comics and cartoons, and the enemies of the Autobots and the University of California Davis Aggies...
commander, Shockwave
Shockwave (Transformers)
Shockwave is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers series. Throughout his incarnations, he is usually distinguished by a laser cannon in lieu of one of his hands and his distinctive face, which is featureless save a single robotic eye...
, at one of his seabound oil refineries, one of Blackrock's workers, Josie Beller
Circuit Breaker (Transformers)
Circuit Breaker is a fictional comic book character in the 1980s Marvel Comics Transformers series.-Fictional character biography:After being severely injured in a raid for Earth oil by the Decepticon Shockwave, computer genius Josie Beller was left paralyzed in both legs and one arm...
, was crippled. Feeling responsible for her neurological injuries, Blackrock swore revenge on the Transformers by developing his own weapon. Beller, whilst a patient at the Blackrock Chronic Care Institute, developed a skin-tight costume of metal and circuitry to restore the use of her nervous system. It enabled her to move, walk, even fly and release destructive electrical bolts. Assuming the name Circuit Breaker, Beller asked Blackrock when they were to start "going after the robots". Blackrock swore to do everything to stop them himself, leading to Beller leaving.
The following day, at the Blackrock Motor Speedway, during a huge media event organised by Blackrock to show off his new anti-robot weapon, he is intercepted by the Autobot Jazz
Jazz (Transformers)
Jazz is the name of a fictional character from the various Transformers universes. He is usually portrayed as a music loving robot and talks with a slang accent. He is also a good friend of Optimus Prime's...
in car mode. Explaining in detail the difference between Autobots and Decepticons, Jazz struck a deal with Blackrock to provide fuel sources for them, in exchange for them protecting his facilities. Agreeing, and returning to the unveiling of his weapon, he finds the weapon inoperative, courtesy of Circuit Breaker. The Decepticons Starscream
Starscream (Transformers)
Starscream is a fictional character in the Transformers franchise. He is one of the most prolific characters in the Transformers fictional work, appearing in almost all incarnations of the story. Starscream is usually portrayed with the same characterization...
and Frenzy
Frenzy (Transformers)
Frenzy is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes. Wired Magazine once nominated him as one 12 most ridiculous Transformers of all time.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
attack the Speedway; as Jazz tries to confront them, Circuit Breaker, seeing all Transformers as evil robots, attacks Jazz, allowing Starscream to attack Jazz unimpeded. His fellow Autobot, Wheeljack
Wheeljack
Wheeljack is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes.-Transformers: Generation 1:Wheeljack is the mechanical engineer and scientist of the Autobots in the Transformers television and comic series based on the popular toy line produced by Takara and Hasbro. His...
is similarly disabled by Circuit Breaker. Following the Decepticons' retreat from the scene, Blackrock persuades his former employee to leave without further harm to the Autobots.
Working with the Autobots
This begins the long association and allegiance of G.B. Blackrock with the Autobots. He often works with BumblebeeBumblebee (Transformers)
Bumblebee is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. In most incarnations, Bumblebee is a small, yellow Autobot with the altmode of a compact car.- Transformers: Generation 1 :...
, whom he allows to refuel for free at any of his gas stations.
A story called The Gift in issue 93 of the Marvel U.K. comics explored Jetfire
Jetfire
Jetfire is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers universes. He is nearly always depicted as an Autobot with jet or space shuttle alternate mode.-Transformers: Generation 1:...
's problems fitting in with the other Autobots. Jetfire accompanied Jazz to a Blackrock fuel plant to oversee the creation of more fuel for the Autobots. The plant was attacked by Decepticons Thrust
Thrust (Transformers)
Thrust is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes. The original character was an evil red Decepticon jet, with most of the following character using the name Thrust being a variation on that concept...
and Bombshell. Although Jetfire was able to put out a fire at the plant before it exploded, he blamed himself for being slow to react.
In the latter part of the series, Blackrock founded a team of human superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
es called the Neo-Knights
Neo-Knights
The Neo-Knights are fictional characters, a team of superheroes in the Marvel Transformers comics.- Fictional character background :Managed by G. B. Blackrock. The team includes the following members:* Circuit Breaker...
. Blackrock himself does not have super powers, he simply acts as the team's manager.