Blackrock is a Superman villain who was given powers by a parasitic alien lifeform.
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 radio waves, powered by a sentient black stone.[1] Although Silverstone claimed to have created the Powerstone (also sometimes referred to as the Blackrock in itself)[2], other sources would confirm that the stone was an alien entity that formed a symbiotic relationship with its human hosts.[3] Silverstone manipulated Tanner and later his nephew Les Vegas into wearing the suit and becoming Blackrock, before finally using the persona for himself. Superman defeated Silverstone, and he faded into obscurity.[1]
Silverstone frequented 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.[4] At some point, overuse of the Blackrock's powers drove Silverstone mad, and he was bludgeoned to death by Sam Benjamin, who briefly became the new Blackrock.[2]
Related
- 4 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 has been 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." |