MANIMAL

Real Name: Dr. Jonathan Chase

Identity/Class: Human with the ability to transform into animals

Occupation: Criminologist, shapeshifter

Group Membership: None

Affiliations: Ty Earl, Brooke McKenzie, Lt. Rivera

Enemies: Various criminals and villains

Known Relatives: Sir Johnathan Chase (father, deceased)

Aliases: None

Base of Operations: Mobile, primarily Los Angeles

First Appearance: Manimal #1 (Marvel Comics, September 1984)

Height: Variable

Weight: Variable

Eyes: Variable

Hair: Brown

Powers/Abilities: Dr. Jonathan Chase has the ability to shapeshift into any animal that he can visualize in his mind. He can transform into birds, fish, insects, reptiles, and mammals, and has demonstrated an impressive range of physical abilities in each form. His transformations are accompanied by a flash of light and a roar. He is also a skilled criminologist and detective, with knowledge of forensic science and combat training.

History: Dr. Jonathan Chase is a renowned criminologist who gained the ability to shapeshift after studying with various shamans and mystics in Africa. Using his newfound powers, he became the vigilante hero known as Manimal, using his animal forms to fight crime and protect the innocent. Alongside his allies Ty Earl and Brooke McKenzie, as well as police Lieutenant Rivera, Manimal tackled various villains and criminal organizations.

Despite his heroic efforts, Manimal remained a mystery to the public, with few people aware of his true identity. He eventually became disillusioned with his life as a vigilante and returned to his work as a criminologist, occasionally using his powers to assist the police in solving cases.

Strength Level: Manimal's strength varies depending on his animal form, with his strongest forms being those of large mammals such as bears, lions, and elephants.

Miscellaneous: Manimal is a character from a short-lived Marvel Comics series of the same name, which ran for eight issues from 1984 to 1985. Despite its brief run, the series gained a cult following and has been referenced in various media over the years. Dr. Jonathan Chase's father, Sir Johnathan Chase, was a wealthy English aristocrat and big game hunter who died in Africa when Jonathan was young.