Abraham Erskine

Doctor Abraham Erskine

Physical Description

Special abilities

• Genius-Level Intellect
• Master Scientist
• Bilingualism

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Doctor Abraham Erskine was a scientist who created the original Super Soldier Serum. Whilst living in Nazi Germany, he was forced to use a preliminary version of the serum on HYDRA leader Johann Schmidt. Fleeing to the United States of America, Erskine joined the Strategic Scientific Reserve where he managed to perfect his serum and chose Steve Rogers to be its recipient. However, moments after Rogers' transformation, Erskine was assassinated by HYDRA agent Heinz Kruger.

Employment

Abraham Erskine has been a scientist his whole life. He was the scientist behind the Super-Soldier Serum and Project Rebirth.

Morality & Philosophy

Erskine was a scientist of integrity. He understood the importance of compassion for the weak, refusing to accept Gilmore Hodge as a candidate for Project Rebirth because of how the latter treated Steve Rogers in boot camp, referring to him as "a bully" despite his physical qualifications, which confounded the traditional Chester Phillips. His decision to elect Rogers for the Super Soldier operation was solidified when Rogers selflessly ran to cover a grenade, which was, in reality, a dud.

Social

Family Ties

• Greta Erskine (wife, deceased)
• Marlene Erskine (daughter, deceased)
• Klaus Erskine (son, decesaed)

Religious Views

Abraham Erskine is Jewish.

Species

Human

Ethnicity

German

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Undercover Aliases

• Josef Reinstein

Date of Birth

September 14, 1869

Date of Death

June 22, 1943

Life

1869 AD 1943 AD 74 years old

Birthplace

Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany

Place of Death

Brooklyn, New York

Pronouns

He/Him

Sex

Male

Gender

Man

Presentation

Masculine

Eyes

Brown

Hair

Grey

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Fair

Height

5'8"

Weight

160 lbs.

Quotes & Catchphrases

"The serum amplifies everything that is inside, so good becomes great; bad becomes worse."

— Abraham Erskine

"Whatever happens tomorrow, you must promise me one thing. That you will stay who you are. Not a perfect soldier, but a good man."

— Abraham Erskine

Belief/Deity

Jewish

Known Languages

Erskine was fluent in his native German, as well as English.