Dr. Nikken
Genectic scientist who was responsible for creating the Elephmantmen. His methods are ruthless and cold.
Name:
Dr. Nikken
Publisher:
Real name:
Kazushi Nikken
Aliases:
- Dr. Nikken
- Kazushi Nikken
Birth date:
None
Gender:
Male
Powers:
- Genetic Manipulation
- Intellect
First issue:
Hip Flask (2002) #1 Unnatural Selection
Origin
Dr. Nikken is MAPPO's head genetecist in charge of creating the Elephantmen. At his facility in North Africa 2218, he fails to create a stable hybrid using an artifical womb. He resolves to kidnap local females and use them as hosts for the Elephantmen. In 2224 he succesfully extracts Hip Flask from his human mother, killing her. Hip Flask is raised alongside others like him to be unstopable soldiers. Dr. Nikken's voice is played over the PA system in the facility to reinforce their obedience. In 2240 the UN storms Dr. Nikken's facility killing his men and saving the Elephantmen. Dr. Nikken is taken into custody and imprisoned.
Creation
Dr. Nikken was created by Richard Starking.
