Curtis Connors (Earth-616)

When Curt Connors lost an arm in an explosion while helping injured G.I.s he decided to create a formula to regrow his arm the way reptiles regrow their body parts. However the serum transformed him into the Lizard. After being stopped from sending his army of reptiles to conquer the world by Spider-Man he was tricked into drinking an antidote changing him back into Connors. Sometimes however when under stress Connors reverts back into the Lizard. When it was discovered Martha and Billy were dying of radiation poisoning Billy was sent to live with Curt's sister and Martha died. The Lizard went peacefully to jail after killing a scientist who won what could have been his research grant but was freed by Norman Osborn to join the Sinister Twelve. After the disbanding of the twelve the Lizard disappeared from the public.

More recently, the Lizard has resurfaced to face Spider-Man with the aid of a pint-sized "twin" of himself, who was revealed to be none other than his son, Billy. Curt had injected Billy with the Lizard formula while under the influence of a mysterious meteorite that caused savage behavior in those within range of its radiation. Both the Lizard and "Lizard Junior" were eventually captured and transformed back to human, but the future effects of the Lizard formula on Billy Connors remain to be seen.

A new version of the Sinister Six including the Lizard appeared during Civil War but were stopped by Captain America and his Secret Avengers. Since the Lizard was never a member of the original Sinister Six, the circumstances of his involvement with this recent group of villains has yet to be revealed.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

While transformed into The Lizard, Connors possesses a variety of superhuman attributes.

Superhuman Strength: Connors himself has the normal physical strength of a human male of his age, height, and build that engages in little regular exercise. While transformed, he possesses sufficient superhuman strength to lift about 12 tons. His physical strength has extended into the muscles of his legs allowing to leap about 18 feet into the air.

Superhuman Speed: While transformed, Connors can run and move at speeds greater than that of the finest human athlete and can reach a top speed of about 45 miles per hour.

Superhuman Stamina: While transformed, Connors' advanced musculature produces considerably less fatigue toxins during physical activity than the musculature of an ordinary human. He can physically exert himself at peak capacity for about 24 hours before fatigue begins to impair him.

Superhuman Durability: While transformed, Connors' scaly skin and superhumanly enhanced bodily tissues provide him much greater resistance to physical injury than an ordinary human. He can withstand great impact forces, falls from great heights, and small caliber bullets without sustaining injury.

Superhuman Agility: In his transformed state, Connors' agility, balance, and bodily coordination are enhanced to levels that are beyond the natural physical limits of even the finest human athlete.

Superhuman Reflexes: Connors' reflexes are similarly enhanced while transformed and are superior to those of the finest human athlete.

Regenerative Healing Factor: Despite The Lizard's physical durability, he can sustaining physical injury. However, if injured, his body is able to rapidly regenerate damaged or destroyed tissue with much greater speed and efficiency than an ordinary human. While transformed, Connors' healing powers are developed to the point where he can fully regenerate missing limbs, just like many known reptile species.

Tail: While transformed, Connors' has a long, reptilian-like tail that he can use to help balance himself or as an offensive weapon. He is capable of whipping his tail at speeds of at least 70 miles per hour. Considering his strength and physical toughness, he can generate enough force to shatter concrete.

Fangs & Claws: While transformed, Connors' fingers and toes are each tipped with razor sharp claws that, combined with his natural strength, are able to cut most conventional materials including flesh, bone, wood, stone, and some types of metals. His mouth is also filled with rows of razor sharp teeth that he can use as offensive weapons in close combat situations.

Psionics: As The Lizard, Connors' has the ability to telepathically communicate and control all forms of reptilian life within a two mile distance.

Abilities

Connors has genius-level intelligence and is a world renowned herpetologist. Although he has had no formal combat training, his powers alone coupled with his natural savagery in his transformed state make him a formidable combatant.

Strength level

Unknown.

Weaknesses

Lizard's strength and agility are reduced when exposed to intense cold for more than a few minutes. High levels of stress can cause Dr. Connors to transform into the Lizard.

Paraphernalia

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

Notes

No special notes.

Trivia

Portrayed by Dylan Baker in the motion pictures Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man 3 (2007).

Alternate Lizards

In one (as yet unspecified) reality encountered by the reality-hopping Exiles, Dr. Connors not only transformed himself into a reptilian creature, but also used his formula to transform his family and neighbors. The new species bred quickly, and eventually conquered most of the US west coast. When Connors reverted to his human form, he ultimately decided to take his own life rather than transform back into the Lizard. Seen in:
- Exiles Vol 1, No. 17 (November 2002)
In another reality visited by the Exiles, Dr. Connors' formula restored his arm without any unfortunate side-effects. He now leads a "Science Squad" -- along with Bolivar Trask, Tony Stark, and Henry Pym -- which combats the various gigantic monsters which plague their world. Seen in:
- Exiles Vol 1, No. 66 (September 2005)
- Exiles Vol 1, No. 67 (October 2005)
- Exiles Vol 1, No. 68 (November 2005)

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