Calvin Zabo (Earth-616)

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Mister Hyde

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Real Name

Calvin Zabo

Current Alias

Mister Hyde

Identity

Secret

Alignment

Bad

Affiliation

Former member of the Masters of Evil, former partner of King Cobra, Batroc, Jester, and Scorpion

Relatives

Daisy Johnson (Daughter)

Universe

Earth-616

Characteristics

Gender

Male

Height

5' 11" (Zabo), 6'5" (Hyde)

Weight

185 lbs (84 kg) (Zabo), 420 lbs (191 kg) (Hyde)

Eyes

Brown

Hair

Gray, (Zabo), Brown (Hyde)

Unusual Features

Immense bulk and muscle mass. The features of Hyde's face are distorted as a result of the transformation process, giving him the appearance of having a permanent sneer.

Status

Citizenship

American

Occupation

Professional criminal; formerly medical research scientist

Education

Doctor

Origin

Origin

Took chemicals mixture to transform himself.

Place of Birth

Trenton, New Jersey

First appearance

Journey into Mystery #99

History

Dr. Calvin Zabo was a morally abject but brilliant medical researcher who was fascinated by the effect of hormones on human physiology. One of his favorite stories was R.L. Stevenson's 1886 classic, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He was convinced that the experiment in the story could actually be performed and obsessed with the idea of unleashing his full bestial nature in a superhuman form. However, he needed money to do this so he robbed his various employers systematically. Though too intelligent to be caught, the medical community was suspicious of his tendency to always be employed by organizations which were subsequently robbed.

He sought work as a surgeon in a hospital where Donald Blake was a directing physician, yet Blake would not allow him a job due to his history. Zabo was enraged that Blake would not give him the position, even though he did indeed intend to rob the organization. He swore revenge on Blake. He was eventually successful in creating his formula, and turned into a huge, Hulk-like creature he called "Mister Hyde", named after the Mr. Hyde in the book. In this new form he found he had vast superhuman strength enabling him to crush cars and tear through steel as though it were made of cardboard. With his new superhuman powers he sought out Blake, who transformed into Thor and beat him senseless.

He went into business as a full time super criminal and partnered himself with the Cobra. The two frequently fought Thor and Daredevil and were essentially inept criminals. He also was a member of The Masters of Evil IV.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

Transformation Formula: Any and all superhuman attributes Zabo has are due to consuming a formula of his own design specifically to transform him into a superhumanly powerful being. By consuming different mixtures of his transformation potion, Calvin Zabo can transform back and forth from his alter-ego of Mister Hyde. The chemical process is hormonal in nature, causing the cells of his anatomy to instantly manufacture mutated hormones that induce a physical transformation encompassing his entire figure. The transformation is excrutiating, taking about 30 seconds, adds 7 inches and approximately 235 lbs of muscle and bone tissue to his frame. Aside from his greater physical size, the transformation process also stretches his skin, particularly his face to the point that he has a permanent sneer. Due to the process, Zabo's fingerprints in both his normal and Hyde forms are different

• Superhuman Strength: Originally, Hyde possessed superhuman strength sufficient to lift about 11 tons. As his body adjusted to it's new form, Mr. Hyde's strength increased to the 50 ton range, making it possible to stand toe-to-toe with beings as powerful as Thor and survive. However, through further experimental procedures over the years, Hyde's strength has increased further. He is now capable of lifting about 70 tons.
  

• Superhuman Stamina: Hyde's advanced musculature generates considerably less fatigue toxins during physical activity than the musculature of an ordinary human. He can exert himself at peak capacity for about 24 hours before fatigue begins to impair him.
  

• Superhuman Durability: Hyde's body is much harder and more resistant to conventinonal physical injury than the body of a normal human. He can withstand high caliber bullets, falls from great heights, exposure to extreme temperatures and pressures, powerful energy blasts, and tremendous impact forces without sustaining injury.

• Accelerated Healing Factor: While his body is highly durable, it is possible to injure him. If injured, his accelerated metabolism allows him to rapidly heal from mild to moderate injuries faster than a normal human. Ultimately, the full limits of his heightened healing abilities aren't known. However, it is believed that he is unable to fully regenerate severed limbs or missing organs should such injuries occur.
  
  

Abilities

Calvin Zabo is a gifted scientist scientist and chemist. However, when transformed into Hyde, his intelligence decreases to within normal human ranges. Hyde is a formidable hand to hand combatant, though he's had no formal training. He tends to rely on street fighting techniques that allow him to make full use of his great strength.

Strength level

Unknown.

Weaknesses

Zabo must ingest his formula on a regular basis in order to remain as Hyde, otherwise he will revert to his normal state after a certain amount of time. He is also less intelligent as Hyde and is prone to savage, almost beastial rages in which he becomes reckless.

Paraphernalia

Equipment: None known.
Transportation: None known.
Weapons: None known.

Notes

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Trivia

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