ZIMA

Created by: Rik Offenberger
Art by: Gilbert Monsanto

PERSONAL INFORMATION

REAL NAME: Grigori Aleksandrovich Volkov (Григорий Александрович Волков)
IDENTITY: Publicly known
OCCUPATION: Spetsnaz FSB (Центр специа́льного назначе́ния ФСБ Росси́и)
PLACE OF BIRTH: Irkutsk, Russia (Иркутск, Россия)
CITIZENSHIP: Russian Federation (Российская Федерация)
MARITAL STATUS: Single
KNOWN RELATIVES: Father: Aleksandr Volkov (Александр Волков) — A former Soviet military officer and war hero.
Mother: Natalya Volkova (Наталья Волкова) — A retired biologist specializing in Arctic wildlife.
Younger Sister: Ekaterina Volkov (Екатерина Волкова) — A political journalist based in Moscow.
KNOWN ALLIES: Mishka (Мишка)
GROUP AFFILIATIONS: Zarya (Заря)
BASE OF OPERATIONS: Ussuri Taiga (Уссурийская Tайга)
EDUCATION: Moscow State University (Московский Государственный Университет)
FIRST APPEARANCE: Sgt. Flag #7, May 2026
HEIGHT: 6’6” (198 cm)
WEIGHT: 275 lbs (125 kg)
EYES: Blue
HAIR: Black

HISTORY

Grigori Volkov, a Spetsnaz operative, was sent to investigate strange phenomena in Siberia under Operation Frostshade. His team ventured into the cursed Valley of Eternal Snow, where legend spoke of a shaman betrayed by his people who unleashed the Heart of Winter, freezing the land in time. In an ancient ruin, Grigori discovered the crystal. Upon touching it, he unleashed a wave of energy that froze his team and awakened a nearby bear cub, Mishka, imbuing both with supernatural power. Grigori survived, bonded to the Heart, and gifted with cryokinetic abilities. Wracked with guilt, he vowed to protect others. Mishka, now his loyal companion, grew into a mighty, intelligent guardian by his side.

POWERS & ABILITIES

Cryokinesis (Криокинез): He can summon and control snow and ice, using them to create shields, weapons, or immobilize enemies.

Super Strength (Супер Сила): Drawing on the symbolic strength of the bear, he possesses tremendous physical power.

Bond with his Bear (Бонд со своим медведем): His loyal companion, a massive Kodiak bear named Mishka (Мишка), has been enhanced with intelligence and the ability to communicate telepathically with Grigori. Mishka also dons protective armor featuring the Russian coat of arms.

WEAPONS & PARAPHERNALIA

Ice-Forged Battle Axe (Ледяной боевой топор)
A massive, two-handed axe made of supernaturally enhanced ice that never melts. The blade can grow or shrink as needed, and its edges are razor-sharp.

Cryo-Darts (Крио-Дартс)
Small, hand-thrown projectiles made of reinforced ice. These darts can immobilize targets or deliver a freezing burst on impact.