DR GUFF
Once a brilliant and compassionate scientist, Dr. Guff's life took a dark turn when his beloved son fell gravely ill. Desperate to find a cure, he pushed the boundaries of medical science, conducting increasingly dangerous experiments. In a tragic twist of fate, his final attempt at creating a miracle cure went catastrophically wrong, resulting in a devastating infection that spread through the city. The incident not only failed to save his son but also twisted Dr. Guff's mind, transforming him from a loving father into a maniacal scientist obsessed with spreading his "creation" to others. Now, he sees the infection not as a failure, but as a twisted gift to humanity, believing that only through collective suffering can true evolution occur.
CHARACTER FACTS
Backstory:
Dr. Guff was once the city's most renowned medical researcher, known for his groundbreaking work in genetic therapy. His world shattered when his young son was diagnosed with a rare, terminal illness. Working tirelessly in his private lab, he developed an experimental treatment using advanced viral engineering. The desperate attempt to save his son resulted in a catastrophic accident, creating a highly contagious pathogen that quickly spread through the research facility. His son, being patient zero, was lost in the initial outbreak. The trauma of losing his son, combined with exposure to the virus, fractured Dr. Guff's psyche. He now believes that his "gift" will force humanity to evolve through suffering, seeing himself not as a villain, but as the architect of human evolution.
Abilities:
- Viral Manipulation - Can control and modify his signature pathogen at will
- Enhanced Intelligence - His exposure to the virus heightened his already brilliant mind
- Pathogenic Immunity - Complete resistance to all forms of disease and infection
- Bio-Chemical Mastery - Expert knowledge of biochemistry and viral engineering
- Infection Sense - Can detect and track infected individuals
First Appearance:
Sage Comics #1 (2024)
Relationships:
Former colleague who once sought Dr. Guff's help with genetic research before Guff's transformation.
Unwitting victim of Dr. Guff's experimental pathogen that mutated his digestive system.
Military operative sent to contain Dr. Guff's viral outbreak, gained his powers during the confrontation.