(NOTE: The following bio is a composited one, consisting of feats from both the original novel and the Universal film)
The Invisible Man
First Appearance: The Invisible Man (1897)
Age: 30
Aliases: Dr. Griffin, Jack Griffin (in the movie)
Occupation: Scientist, Power Hungry Madman
Theme:
Feats:
-Managed to create the formula to turn him invisible
-Caused a reign of terror around various villages in England
-Killed several search party members and officers hunting him
-Derailed a train
-In the film, killed off Kemp after his betrayal
-In total, had over 120 victims
Physicality:
Strength:
(Street Level)
-Is stated to be muscular several times
-Numerous times in the book, fought off and flung aside multiple assailants
-His blows were said to be able to "fell an ox"
-Smashed through a shuttered window with an axe
-Bashed a policeman's head in with a stool
-Flung around a policeman by his legs with ease
Speed & Reflexes:
(Athletic Human Level)
-Despite running from Iping to the Downs, didn't seem to tire
-Several times in both the book and movie is shown to be able to run several miles without stopping
--Claimed to have not had proper sleep for three days despite this
-Was able to chase after Kemp despite him having a head start
Durability & Stamina:
(Street Level)
-Endured several blows from various men and police officers
-Didn't react to having his wrist scratched by a bullet from a revolver
-Had his wrist hit by a fire poker
-Took a mob of people to kill him by stomping him to death
Abilities:
Invisibility:
-Thanks to a chemical concoction, Griffin turned his body completely invisible
-Because of this, people are unable to see any trace of his body
-In order to be fully invisible, Griffin has to be fully unclothed
Intelligence:
-Is a scientist who has a background in both medicine and optics
-Figured out a formula to turn himself invisible
-Obviously uses his invisibility to his advantage in fights and is able to sneak around even police officers with ease
-In the film, outsmarted the police's plan to sneak Kemp away and thus killed him
Mindset:
-Mentally unstable, using his power for his own benefits
-Has no qualms with killing, as he wrecked a train full of innocent civilians
-Desires to rule over various towns with an iron fist
-Spoke many times about him starting a "Reign of Terror"
Equipment:
Fire Poker:
-Used to threaten several men and Kemp in both the book and movie
Iron Rod:
-Broken off a piece from a fence
-Used to murder Mr. Wicksteed
Axe:
-Used to break into Kemp's home
Revolver:
-Has six rounds
-Unknown model, but stated to be small
Weaknesses:
-Mentally Insane
-Despite his superhuman characteristics, Griffin is still human
-Being caught in a fog, rainstorm, or a snowstorm would give away his position
-If he were to get anything on him (ex: Dirt, Water, Blood) then it would also give away his position
-If Griffin were to eat anything, the food would be visible in his stomach until digested
-Can be routed out via scent
--This was exemplified when Dogs were able to detect him
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