Morbius the living vampire looked at the monitors in his lab. The camera at the front of his mansion revealed that a tall, buff thug was standing in front of the gate, waiting for it to be opened. Morbius activated the button that opened the gate. The gate doors swung away from the thug until Morbius pressed the button again, causing them to swing back towards the thug's direction. The thug pushed his hands against the gate doors and managed to hold them long enough to allow himself to get through. He let go and let them slam shut behind him.

"This is a strong one," Morbius said to himself. "And he shall become stronger."

Morbius put on a cloak to cover his face. He did not want to risk exposure to sunlight when he would have to open the door for the thug. He went upstairs and heard the thug slamming his fists on the front door. Morbius walked over and opened it for him.

"You have impressed me," Morbius said.

"You tried closing the gates on me on purpose?" the thug said.

"I tried, but I failed. Come in. What did you say your name was on the phone?"

"Aleksei Mikhailovich Sytsevich."

"What an interesting name. It is hard to memorize and pronounce. Soon, you will have a name that is shorter and easier to memorize."

"What do you mean?"

"Come to my lab and I will show you."

Sytsevich followed Morbius downstairs to his laboratory. Morbius locked the door behind them.

"So, what is it exactly that you want me to do?" Sytsevich asked.

"I want you to capture the creature they have been talking about on the news."

"The one that they call Man-Wolf?"

"Yes. Precisely that creature."

"What do you need it for?"

"Just look around yourself. I need it for research."

"You like researching monsters."

"I am a monster."

"How do you mean?" Sytsevich asked, appearing a little nervous.

"Perhaps it would be more clear if I show you."

Morbius unwrapped the cloth that covered his head. He revealed his grotesque face. Sytsevich was terrified, but he tried not to show his fear.

"Are you a..."

"...living vampire? Yes. Perhaps I can cure myself with the same components required to cure the wolf."

"I don't understand. You are a vampire. Why can't you catch it yourself?"

"I prefer not to fly out in the open. And I am not sure that I am strong enough to capture this beast."

"What makes you believe that I can?"

"Because you are going to test my newest invention. It will bond strong polymer to your skin and give you superior strength. You will be able to take down anything. No ordinary human being will be able to stop you."

"In that case, I agree to participate in this test."

"It was never a question."

Sytsevich removed every article of clothing he wore except for his underwear. He stepped into Morbiius' machine. The doors closed. Smoke surrounded Sytsevich within as polymer was attached to his skin. The procedure was painful.

"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!"

The screaming died down when it was all over. The doors opened. The smoke cleared, revealing a large being that no longer appeared man. It rather looked like a rhino.

"What is your new name?" Morbius asked.

"Rhino."