Glob Herman

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Glob Herman
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceNew X-Men #117 (September 2001)
Created byGrant Morrison
Ethan Van Sciver
In-story information
Alter egoRobert Herman
SpeciesHuman mutant
Team affiliationsXavier Institute
Omega Gang
The 198
Jean Grey School
Hellfire Academy
X-Men in training
New Mutants
X-Men
Abilities

Glob Herman (Robert Herman) is a fictional mutant character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Grant Morrison and Ethan Van Sciver, and first appeared in New X-Men #117 (September 2001). Glob Herman's mutation made his flesh into a translucent, pink paraffin, leaving his internal organs and skeleton visible while also giving him enhanced strength and durability.

Glob initially joined the Xavier Institute as a student, becoming a rebellious member after befriending Quentin Quire. He retained his mutation after M-Day and has continued to appear alongside the mutant population in places such as Utopia and Krakoa, as well as joining the X-Men and New Mutants.

Publication history

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Glob Herman first appeared in New X-Men #117 (September 2001). He was created by Grant Morrison and Ethan Van Sciver. His backstory was further developed in New Mutants, vol. 3 #12 by Ed Brisson.[1]

In 2020, Glob Herman was set to appear in the "X of Swords" storyline as teased in Free Comic Book Day 2020: X-Men #1, but was replaced by Rockslide. Regarding this, X-Men editor Jordan White revealed that during the Krakoan Age, Glob already had a prominent role in New Mutants, while Rockslide received limited attention, so due to Rockslide's character development, Glob was replaced.[2]

Fictional character biography

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Glob grew up with a violent anti-mutant father who forced him to attend hate rallies. After his powers manifested, Glob became a target of his father's abuse. His mutation transformed his skin into a translucent, pinkish bio-wax, leaving his skeleton and organs visible. He was eventually rescued by his mother, who left him at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning. He struggled with his identity before redirecting his anger toward humanity and joined Quentin Quire's Omega Gang, a radical group of young mutants at the school. As a member, he participates in the violent retaliation against humans, whom they believe have murdered Jumbo Carnation and staged an attack on U-Men. The Omega Gang also riots at Xavier for jeopardizing student safety, for which Glob is punished by being assigned to do humanitarian work in Africa.[1][3]

Glob retains his mutant powers after "M-Day" and joins the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning as a student. He continues to struggle with anger and briefly leaves the school to join the Hellfire Academy. He eventually returns and after attending Spider-Man's Special class, chooses use his powers for good.[1][4]

When the Terrigen Cloud proves lethal to mutants through M-Pox, Glob relocates to X-Haven. After he defends X-Haven from demons, he begins training under Colossus. During this time, he forms a close friendship with the Old Man Logan and develops a romantic interest in the time-displaced Jean Grey. When Colossus vanishes after being transformed into a Horseman of Apocalypse, Glob tracks him down and defeats him. He also fights alongside the X-Men during "Inhumans vs. X-Men". When the M-Pox crisis is resolved, he returns to Earth.[5][1]

During a training mission led by Kitty Pryde, Glob Herman and his teammates crash-land in the X-Men's Blackbird jet. The team encounters and battles the Mutant Liberation Front.[6] During the "Age of X-Man" storyline, Glob plays a key role in helping students (like Armor) to uncover the false nature of their reality.[1]

Glob becomes a resident of Krakoa when it is established as a mutant nation. During a celebration, Glob dances with Pixie and asks Armor if he had a chance with her, but she is focused on finding Beak and Angel Salvadore. Glob joins her and tracks them to Nebraska. Beak is there caring for his sick father, who is healed with Krakoan medicines. They are attacked by Túmulo and his men, who have located them through the anti-mutant site DOX. After being freed by Boom-Boom, Glob joins the New Mutants during their visit to DOX. When its publisher, Joseph Canning, attempts to intimidate the New Mutants, Glob warns that he will take personal action against Canning if any innocent mutant deaths are linked to DOX's activities. Eventually, DOX is taken down.[7][8]

When the X-Men relocate to Alaska, Glob joins their base team as chef and farmer.[9]

Powers and abilities

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Glob Herman's mutation transformed his skin into a translucent, pinkish bio-wax, leaving his skeleton and organs visible. This grants him enhanced strength and durability. Additionally, his body is highly flammable, an ability he has learned to exploit by using parts of his own flaming body as weapons during combat.[10]

Reception

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In August 2024, Ashley Fields from Screen Rant highlighted that it was Glob's quirky humor and unique journey that had earned him a devoted fanbase, and also that despite how his powers might seem "useless," his story depicted some of mutantkind's deepest struggles.[9]

Accolades

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  • In 2022, CBR ranked Glob Herman 8th in "The Scariest Members Of The New Mutants" list.[11]
  • In 2024, CBR ranked Glob 10th in "12 Weakest X-Men Members" list.[12]
  • In 2025, CBR ranked Glob 9th in "The 10 X-Men With the Worst Powers" (strongest to weakest).[10]

In other media

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Zachary, Brandon (September 19, 2020). "X-Men: Glob Herman, New Mutants Breakout Character, Explained". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  2. ^ Cassidy, Eve (October 9, 2020). "X-Men: Why Marvel's X of Swords Killed the Wrong New Mutant". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  3. ^ "eXcess Baggage: The 15 Worst New X-Men From The '00s". CBR. September 29, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  4. ^ Gaber, Nabeel (January 1, 2021). "Spider-Man: Why Peter Parker Started Teaching With the X-Men". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  5. ^ "Glob Herman (Robert Herman) Powers, Enemies, History". Marvel. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  6. ^ Webber, Tim (December 8, 2018). "The X-Men Are Heading Towards Marvel's Next Civil War". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  7. ^ McGuire, Liam (December 11, 2019). "The X-Men's GROSSEST Mutant Deserves Some Love, Too". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  8. ^ Zachary, Brandon (September 4, 2020). "The New Mutants Bring Down the X-Men's Most Persistent New Enemy". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  9. ^ a b Fields, Ashley (August 1, 2024). "After 23 Years, the X-Men Finally Accept a Fan-Favorite Hero Into Their Ranks". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  10. ^ a b Wyatt, Cat (January 6, 2025). "The 10 X-Men With the Worst Powers, Ranked from Strongest to Weakest". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  11. ^ Allan, Scoot (October 12, 2022). "The Scariest Members Of The New Mutants, Ranked". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  12. ^ Kennedy, Cole; Allan, Scoot (December 26, 2024). "12 Weakest X-Men Members, Ranked". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  13. ^ Curovic, Irina (December 23, 2017). "eXtracted: 19 Characters You Completely Forgot Appeared In X-Men Movies". CBR. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  14. ^ Erdmann, Kevin (April 10, 2024). "All 20 Marvel Easter Eggs & References In X-Men '97 Episode 5". Screen Rant. Retrieved September 7, 2024.