Kainus

## The Vampire Lord, Kainus

**Kainus** is a vampire lord from an alternate dimension. He is Parker's foster father.

## Origin

Kainus kidnapped the infant twins Parker and Lucia - freezing their mother Desdemona indefinitely when she attempted to fight him. Kainus typically sucks the life force from infants and children in order to stay young but, sensing the latent mutant gene in the twins, decided to groom them in order to harvest their powers.

Eventually Parker and Lucia broke free, attempting an escape. Parker escaped back into their original dimension but Lucia was forced to stay behind.

## New Marvel Appearances (3/8)

* Chapter 4
* Chapter 6 (hologram)
* Chapter 7
* Chapter 8

## Powers and Abilities

**Vampirism:** Like all vampires, can transform a victim into a vampire by biting them. Kainus possesses a unique ability however in that he may absorb a victim's body and life essence, transforming them after they've been killed and summoning them as his minion.

* **Superhuman Strength:** Like all vampires, Kainus possesses superhuman strength. He can lift about 5 tons under optimum conditions. With the exception of Dracula, Kainus is one of the most powerful vampires ever encountered.
* **Superhuman Speed:** Kainus is capable of running and moving at speeds greater than even the finest human athlete.
* **Superhuman Stamina:** Kainus' body is more resistant to the fatigue toxins generated by his muscles during physical activity. He can exert himself at peak capacity for several hours before fatigue begins to affect him.
* **Superhuman Agility:** Kainus' ability, balance, and body coordination are enhanced to levels that are beyond the natural limits of the human body.
* **Superhuman Reflexes:** Kainus' natural reaction time is enhanced to levels that are beyond the natural limits of the human body.
* **Regenerative Healing Factor:** Kainus is capable of regenerating damaged or destroyed tissue to an extent much greater than an ordinary human. Kainus can fully heal from multiple gunshots and severe burns within a matter of minutes, however, he cannot regenerate missing limbs or organs.
* **Immortality:** Kainus, like all vampires, is functionally immortal in the sense that he is immune to the effects of aging and is immune to all known Earthly diseases as long as he ingests fresh blood on a regular basis to maintain his vitality. Once killed, Kainus' power is such that he can resurrect himself under the proper conditions. if incinerated (as by sunlight or fire), Kainus can reconstitute himself if his ashes are placed in a coffin. If staked through the heart, Kainus can regenerate once the stake is removed.
* **Fangs:** Like all vampires, Kainus has fangs and claws. He can quickly drain a victim of blood.
* **Hypnotism:** Kainus is able to hypnotize others by gazing into their eyes for a short period of time.
* **Shapeshifting:** Kainus is able to shapeshift into various forms including bats, wolves, and rats. He also disguised himself as Tanya Fitzgerald for an unknown amount of time.
* **Mind Control:** A person transformed by Kainus is able to be influenced by him through a sort of empathic link. Only beings of exceptionally strong wills are capable of resisting him.