Rag Doll

A supervillain born with a rare ability, triple-jointedness, which enabled him to bend his arms and legs in astonishing ways.

Little is known about Merkel's early life. Born with the exceptional power of triple-jointedness somewhere in the midwestern United States, he at some point in his early life attached himself to a travelling circus where he performed as a contortionist. It went bankrupt some time after his joining, and he turned to crime in order to support himself. Disguising himself as a rag doll, he pulled off his first successful heist in a department store. He soon developed a reputation as the Rag Doll, an accomplished thief.

Rag Doll is naturally triple-jointed, which allows him extreme flexibility, as well as durability and some elasticity. He is a skilled thief, and a capable fighter, though he usually relies on stealth and surprise when it come to facing opponents. As he aged he became a competent hypnotist through his powerful speaking skills; he is also a gifted leader.