Gronk was among
Maelstrom's Minions who were dispatched to the Hydro-Base to steal the Anti-Terrigen Compound, which was developed by
Mister Fantastic, and the
Inhumans. After securing the compound and projecting it into the Atlantic ocean, Gronk,
Phobius and
Helio were engaged in combat by
Thing,
Gorgon,
Karnak, and
Stingray while trying to retrieve the compound for a second time. Gronk and the others were captured by the heroes. Falon, obtained the compound and returned it to their master Maelstrom.
Deathurge was commanded by Maelstrom to kill Gronk and his counterparts.