Character/Marvel

Komodo

Melati Kusuma, Initiative

Komodo first appeared in Avengers: The Initiative #1 (2007-06), published by Marvel. 14 appearances are indexed across 9 series.

Also known as Melati Kusuma

Melati Kusuma, codename Komodo, is a brilliant scientist and mutate who gained reptilian powers after modifying a version of Dr. Curt Connors’ formula to regenerate her lost legs, transforming her into a lizard-like being with control over her form. She possesses superhuman strength, speed, agility, durability, claws, tail, and a powerful regenerative healing factor, able to regrow limbs in seconds. A former Initiative recruit and Arizona Desert Stars member, she’s served in missions against Hydra and during Secret Invasion, often balancing heroism with her own struggles and relationships.