Jivan Shi (New Earth)



Real Name: Jivan Shi Nicknames: No known nicknames Former Aliases: No known former aliases Other Current Aliases: No other known current aliases

Status
Occupation: Psychotherapist Legal Status: Naturalized citizen of the United States. Identity: Secret. The general populace does not know that Dr. Jivan Shi is the Hyena. Marital Status: Single Group Affiliation: No known group affiliation Base of Operations: Manhattan, New York City

Origin
The Hyena's origin was revealed in Firestorm (Volume 2) #11.

Place of Birth: Place of birth unknown (presumably India) Known Relatives: No known relatives First Appearance: Firestorm (Volume 2) #10

History
History of character unknown.

Characteristics
Height: (As Shi) unknown; (As Hyena) approximately 6'5"-7' tall Weight: (As Shi) unknown; (As Hyena) approximately 400 lbs. Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Unusual Features: Jivan Shi is a half-man/half-animal were-hyena

Powers
Known Powers: Under moments of emotional duress, Dr. Jivan Shi has the ability to transform into a were-hyena. The transformation diminishes his capacity for rational intellect in favor of a more predatory, primal instinct. However, the Hyena is still capable of functioning intelligently and maintains full command of his faculties, albeit in a more hyperactive state. In most instances, the Hyena will transform back into Dr. Shi during moments of rest or if he is rendered unconscious. With time and practice, Dr. Shi can prompt the transformation between his human and hyena forms at will.

Known Abilities: In the form of the Hyena, Dr. Shi has superhuman agility and reflexes. He can leap great distances and possesses a stamina well in excess of that of normal human beings.

Strength Level: The Hyena possesses superhuman strength of an unknown range. He can easily tear through muscle tissue and other dense material with quick swipes from his claws.

Miscellaneous
Equipment: No known equipment. Transportation: No known transportation. Weapons: No known weapons.

Recommended Readings

 * Firestorm (Volume 2) #10
 * Firestorm (Volume 2) #11
 * Firestorm (Volume 2) #12
 * Firestorm (Volume 2) #13

Related Articles

 * Eastside Hospital
 * Firestorm (Ronnie Raymond/Martin Stein)
 * Hyena (Summer Day)
 * Were-Hyena