Origin

Lester Verde was bullied as a small child. A comforting remark about his making funny stories by his mother led Lester toward a career in journalism. Throughout is adolescence and young adulthood he used his gift of writing to slander, defame and destroy any he felt did him wrong. This included Professor Furgen, his journalism professor, and Beverly Switzler's boyfriend David.

Hoping to attract Beverly's attention, Lester became a music critic and hoped to write a tell-all book about Mildred Horowitz's band. He participated in several performances to gain their trust, however one night a prop guillotine cut off his left hand.

Why Lester adopted the comical guise of Doctor Bong, or how he became a genetic engineering and sonics genius has never been revealed.

Powers

Doctor Bong possesses no innate powers. He is a genetic engineering genius and has demonstrated the ability to evolve normal animals into semi-humanoid beings. He even managed to change Howard the Duck into a human for a time.

Paraphernalia

Doctor Bong wears a helmet shaped like a bell. On his severed left hand is a striker. By striking the stiker on the bell, Bong is able to create bolts of concussive force, paralyze individuals or teleport over long distances. He has technology that allows him to teleport his castle over great distances. He is able to alter the genetic structure of others with his evolvochamber. He is able to create complex illusions by technological means.