History
Unlike all of the other cross-species which were created after Curt Connors terrorized the city as the Lizard, Rhino was the result of a pet project of Connors' direct superior, Rajit Ratha. As Connors and Peter Parker worked to develop the serum that would ultimately turn Connors in the Lizard, Ratha applied what he had learned through Connors' research to black-market dealings.
Without the knowledge or consent of his superiors at Oscorp, Ratha forcefully enlisted the help of Dr. Michael Morbius, threatening to end the reclusive biochemist’s career if he refused to help. Morbius reluctantly complied, applying the rhinoceros DNA with which Ratha supplied him to a cross-species serum similar in nature to Connors’ own for the Lizard.
Ratha's next step was to test the serum, and his underworld clients were all too happy to provide his oblivious human test subject: a low-level thug named Aleksei Sytsevich. If it worked, the mafia would have a new weapon on its hands; if not...no great loss.
After an excruciatingly painful transformation, Sytsevich was now a hybrid of man and rhinoceros, ready to tear apart anything in his path – Ratha's clients would be pleased. Unfortunately for the corrupted businessman, however, his own life was taken by the Lizard before the transaction could be completed.[1]
Breakout[]
When Peter Parker snuck into OsCorp, with the help of Gwen Stacy, Rhino was being taken into containment. He attempted to escape, but was easily stopped, via a force-field. He apparently broke out when the other cross-species mutations had.
Spider-Man encountered Rhino again at the top of a parking garage, but was very easily taken down after a quick battle.
Spider-Man once again encountered Rhino, rampaging underground in a water treatment facility. Spider-Man was able to subdue him by creating web nets between electrical posts, which electrocuted Rhino upon contact. After a few shocks, Spider-Man knocked Rhino down for good.[2]Notes
- Fred Tatasciore voiced Rhino in The Amazing Spider-Man.
- At first glance, Rhino seems like nothing more than an angry, mindless cross-species bent on mowing over anything or anyone stupid enough to stand in his way. His mere appearance is known to scare many into agreeing with no hesitation that Rhino and all cross-species are abominations that must be destroyed. Yet, the few who have looked into his eyes (and survived) have reported their surprise in sensing a degree of humanity there.
- At one point, Spider-Man remarks "What language are you growling in? Russian?" while being attacked by Rhino. The original Rhino was Russian.
- Stephane Gravel, Executive Producer at Beenox, has stated that "Rhino is one of the most recognizable villains of Spidey's infamous rogues gallery. We've taken a fresh approach to Rhino, inspired by the tone of the movie. His origin is more grounded, more realistic. He's a grittier, more animalistic and more visceral version of Rhino, his thoughts complicated by a vague sense of who he used to be and overwhelming feelings of fear and sorrow."
See Also
- 1 appearance(s) of Aleksei Sytsevich (Earth-TRN376)
- 3 image(s) of Aleksei Sytsevich (Earth-TRN376)
- 1 item(s) used/owned by Aleksei Sytsevich (Earth-TRN376)
Links and References
http://www.theamazingspidermangame.com/#!/city/rhino
References
- ↑ The Amazing Spider-Man Rhino Character Bio
- ↑ The Amazing Spider-Man