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Who Is Daniel Kaufman? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Daniel Kaufman (Marvel): Mutant gang leader in Mutant Town. His mutation gives him intense amounts of adrenaline.

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Daniel Kaufman is a Marvel comic book character, with over 19 comic issue appearances. Mutant gang leader in Mutant Town. His mutation gives him intense amounts of adrenaline.

Who is Daniel Kaufman?

Origin Daniel "Shaky" Kaufman ran, along with his rival "Filthy Frankie" Zapruder, nearly 90 percent of the soaring crime in New York’s 11th Precinct, better known as Mutant Town or District X. Along with various illegitimate operations, Kaufman also owned various legitimate businesses such as the Wildkat Klub and the club Daniel’s Inferno. Creation Shaky Kaufman was created by David Hine and Adi Granov. Major Story Arcs Mr. M When Filthy Frankie started flooding the drug market with the drug known as Toad Juice, Kaufman forced Frankie's dealer, Jazz , to lead him to the main operation, where a young mutant known as Toad Boy was being used to make the drug. This action quickly ignited a turf war between Kaufman and Frankie, causing Frankie to attack Daniel's Inferno. Kaufman retaliated with a hostile takeover of Frankie’s own club. In the ensuing battle, Frankie killed Kaufman’s aide, Mr.

Key facts

Daniel Kaufman is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Mister M, Part 2". The character is published by Marvel. With 19 recorded issue appearances, Daniel Kaufman ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Daniel Kaufman?

Mutant gang leader in Mutant Town. His mutation gives him intense amounts of adrenaline.

When did Daniel Kaufman first appear?

Daniel Kaufman first appeared in "Mister M, Part 2".

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