Emile Dorian - Batman: The Animated Series

A rogue geneticist and pioneer in DNA splicing, Dr Emile Dorian, developed a fascination with cats. His early experiments caused painful, irreversible mutations, and his creation of the mutagen T-99 further cemented his reputation for animal cruelty. Ostracised by the scientific community, Dorian was forced to leave mainland Gotham and continue his work on a remote island off the coast.

There, he created two human-animal hybrids: Garth, his servant, and Tygrus, whom he regarded as his son and the pinnacle of his research. When Tygrus confessed to feeling lonely, Dorian sought to create the perfect companion for him. Believing cat burglar Selina Kyle to be the ideal match, he sent Garth to kidnap her and transformed her into a human-cat hybrid.

Selina’s abduction drew Batman’s attention. Dorian unleashed Tygrus to hunt the Dark Knight across the island, but when Tygrus discovered that his “father” viewed him merely as a weapon, he turned against Dorian, accidentally setting the lab ablaze. Despite this, Tygrus saved Dorian’s life and handed him over to Batman.

Batman delivered Dorian to the GCPD, and he was later committed to Arkham Asylum.