Komodo

Komodo is a canon Marvel character who first appeared in Avengers: The Initiative #1 (June 2007). The fictional character history below is specific to the setting of the New X-Men game.

Background
Though she would prefer to be known only by her codename and keep her identity a secret, details of Komodo's life have come to light against her wishes. Prior to her involvement with the Initiative, she was Melati Kusuma, a promising student in the field of genetic research, and a student of Dr Curtis Connors. Melati had lost both of her legs below the knee in a car accident, and used this to her advantage in gaining Dr. Connors' trust until the opportunity arose for her to steal a sample of the serum that turned her mentor into the Lizard. She improved the serum herself, attuning it perfectly to her own DNA, enabling her to turn into a lizard-like creature - complete with the regenerative properties she sought - without altering her mental faculties.

Dr. Connors eventually forgave the theft, but insisted that Melati register herself with the Initiative; she did him one better, and wound up volunteering as a recruit. She trained at Camp Hammond and graduated under the codename "Komodo", which she took on as a full-time identity. It was only after being briefly depowered in the line of work that her alter ego was made public.

Upon graduation, Komodo was assigned to Arizona's "Desert Stars", where she served for several years.

New X-Men
Komodo was one of four Initiative agents chosen by David Alleyne to join himself and the Scarlet Spider in forming the 52st Initiative team, unofficially dubbed "The Wildcards." It is believed that Komodo had aided Alleyne in the past with his private mission to protect mutants during the years under the expansion to the Superhuman Registration Act which effectively outlawed the X-gene. Understanding on a personal level how important one's powers can be to one's identity, Komodo has become a strong advocate of mutant rights.

Powers and Abilities
In her preferred, reptilian form, Komodo possesses abilities similar to those of the Lizard, including sharp teeth and claws, protective scales, and a strong tail, culminating in enhanced strength, agility, reflexes, speed, and durability, heightened senses, and an alarmingly rapid healing factor capable of regrowing a severed limb in seconds.

While on one hand, Komodo does not suffer the altered mental state that Dr. Connors experiences as the Lizard, she also lacks his ability to communicate with, and command, lizards.

Due to her training at Camp Hammond and her years of experience in the field, Komodo is skilled in hand-to-hand combat, and well versed in stealth and espionage tactics.