Who Is Ani-Mator? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ani-Mator is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Doctor Frederick Animus, with over 26 comic issue appearances. More commonly known as the Ani-Mator, Dr Frederick Animus was a rogue employee of The Right. He used his scientific genius to create hybrid ani-mates such as Bird-Brain. He was the New Mutants' foe during the Fall of the Mutants storyline, during which he murdered Cypher.

Who is Ani-Mator?

Origin Doctor Frederick Animus was a genetic scientist. Although a genius in his field his morality was questionable. When the University he worked for began to investigate his methods, they were schoked by what they found. He had falsified reports on the efficacy of certain medicines and experimented on humans. Immediately, Dr Animus was dismissed from the University and jailed. It was there that he was found by Cameron Hodgem, Commander of The Right organisation. Creation The Ani-Mator was created by Louise Jones Simonson and Bret Blevins and first appeared in The New Mutants issue 59 (1988). Major Story Arcs The Ani-Mator The Right hired Dr Animus.

Key facts

Ani-Mator is of human origin and first appeared in "Fang and Claw". The character is published by Marvel. With 26 recorded issue appearances, Ani-Mator ranks among the most featured characters in comics.