Gleek (Super Friends) Explained

Character Name:Gleek
Publisher:DC Comics
Debut:The All-New Super Friends Hour
"Joy Ride"
First Comic:Super Friends #7 (October 1977)
Species:Exxorian Monkey
Homeworld:Exxor
Alliances:Super Friends
Supports:Wonder Twins
Powers:

Gleek is a fictional character appearing in the animated series Super Friends and its related spin-offs. Gleek is the pet of the alien Wonder Twins, Zan and Jayna. He debuted in The All-New Super Friends Hour, which first aired September 10, 1977. Gleek's vocalizations were provided by Michael Bell, who also voiced Zan.

Fictional character biography

Gleek is a blue monkey-like alien from the planet Exxor and the pet of Zan and Jayna, the Wonder Twins. Additionally, evil members of his species appear in the Super Friends (1980) episode "Invasion of the Gleeks".

Powers and abilities

Gleek has a stretchable, flexible tail that allows him to pick up objects and living things, such as bananas or people. He is highly intelligent, capable of understanding spoken English clearly. Gleek can communicate through the use of sign language, acting out scenes, and chattering (an alien monkey-based sound unintelligible to the audience).

Other versions

In other media

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Smallville: New Info on Jor-El, the Wonder Twins, the Justice Society and More. IGN.com. Brian. Peterson. Eric Goldman. October 29, 2009. January 4, 2017.
  2. Web site: Smallville: Idol Episode Recap. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100603142210/http://www.tv.com/smallville/idol/episode/1285263/recap.html. June 3, 2010. TV.com. January 4, 2017.
  3. Web site: Crisis on Infinite Earths Saved Its Most Audacious Cameo For Last. DC. 15 January 2020. en. 2020-01-15.