| Biochemists Morris Eagleton and David Creighton crafted a formula, known as "the Stone Man", originally written in the thirteenth century by Jorix, an alchemist. The two thought if the formula worked, it might bestow immortality. They followed the directions, and Creighton tested it on himself. He was transformed into a monstrous shape and actually attacked his young daughter Cristina. The effects proved temporary, and the horrified Creighton insisted that Eaglton burn the manuscript. His partner agreed, but then kept the manuscript and tried it himself. The transformation turned him into the blood lusting creature known as Gargoyle. |
