Blackrock is a Superman villain who was given powers by a a parasitic alien lifeform that took the shape of a black rock.
History
Peter Silverstone started out as Director of Research and Technology for the United Broadcasting Company under company president Sam Tanner. Tasked with creating a corporate-backed superhero persona that UBC could cover exclusively, Silverstone created a suit that would give its wearer the power over broadcasting frequencies, powered by a sentient black stone. Silverstone manipulated Tanner and later his nephew Les Vegas into wearing the suit and becoming Blackrock, before finally using the persona for himself.[1] After several years of fighting Superman as a minor super-villain, Silverstone became washed-up, frequenting a dive bar attended by other failed super-criminals like Sonar, Brain Storm, Kite Man, Black Mass and the Bug-Eyed Bandit. For a brief period of time, he lost his gimmicks to Wally Tortolini in a game of poker.[2] At some point, overuse of the Powerstone's powers drove Silverstone mad, and he was bludgeoned to death by Sam Benjamin, who stole the Powerstone and became the new Blackrock.[3]
Related
- 3 Appearances of Peter Silverstone (New Earth)
- 1 Images featuring Peter Silverstone (New Earth)
- Quotations by or about Peter Silverstone (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Peter Silverstone (New Earth)
Footnotes
  This character is or was primarily an enemy of Superman in any of his various incarnations, or members of the Superman Family. This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Superman Villains category." |
