Blubber (New Earth)

Blubber
Mainstream Universe‎, 1986‎-2011‎
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Real Name	Ishmael
Main Alias	Blubber
Relatives	Pakuul (father), Harleen (mother)
Affiliation	Landlovers
Status
Alignment	Good
Identity	Public Identity
Race	Whale
Marital Status	Single
Occupation	Inventor
Characteristics
Gender	Male
Eyes	Black
Hair	No Hair
Origin
Universe	New Earth
Creators	Erik Larsen · Eric Battle
First Appearance	Aquaman Vol 5 #50 (December, 1998)

Please, Lagoon Boy -- call me "Blubber" -- only my mother calls me Ishmael.

— Blubber

Powers and Abilities

Powers

• Unique Physiology: Ishmael is a sentient whale.
  • Enhanced Intellect: Ishmael is more than just sentient, he is supremely intelligent.
  • Cybernetic Enhancement: Ishmael invented a pair of legs and arms from an underwater tank that allow him to grasp and walk.
    • Superhuman Strength: The cybernetic limbs that Blubber uses are able to lift great weights and deliver blows with great force.

Abilities

• Gadgetry
• Science
• Swimming
  

Paraphernalia

Equipment

• Universal Translator: Blubber has designed and built (with the assistance of his friends, who act as his hands) a universal translator that allows Blubber to communicate with all peoples and sea life.

Recommended Reading

• Aquaman (Volume 5)

Related

• 11 Appearances of Blubber (New Earth)
• 3 Images featuring Blubber (New Earth)
• 2 Quotations by or about Blubber (New Earth)
• Character Gallery: Blubber (New Earth)

Footnotes

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