RAKKUS

 

RAKKUS

Real Name: David Anthony Rice

First Appearance: Avengers (Vol. 1) #380, November 1994

Powers: Rakkus is a mutant with the ability to metamorph himself into a generic virus strand, infecting others and taking possession of their bodies. He can also re-write his host's DNA, giving it various powers and mutations. His only shown host was turned into a huge green monster, with monstrous teeth, claws and a razor-sharp tail. In this form, Rakkus also had enhanced strength, endurance, reflexes, durability, and fire projection powers.