only understand spoken English but also read and write and even perform emergency first aid and blood transfusions. She can also communicate with sign language and operate machinery. Yoshi Dr. McNinja's Velociraptor, named after the Nintendo character Yoshi. Yoshi can be more accurately described as a Deinonychus, and should be portrayed with feathers, but Chris Hastings has stated in the alt-text of "There is a Raptor in My Office" on page 7 that this confuses his brain and he is just going by the Jurassic Park version. Dan McNinja Dr. McNinja's father, an Irish-American ninja who is disappointed by his son's choice to be a doctor. Mitzi McNinja Dr. McNinja's mother, a Jewish-American "convert" to the McNinja clan who strongly disapproves of her son's choice to be a doctor. Sean "Dark Smoke Puncher" McNinja Dr. McNinja's younger brother, named after the author's brother, Sean Hastings. Old McNinja One of many clones of Dr. McNinja created by Ben Franklin II. He became a farmer and expert in agricultural science. Antagonists Donald McBonald An evil mime who owns a fast-food empire and is similar to Ronald McDonald in appearance but with blue hair and thinner red makeup. Initially, Hastings actually used the famous character, but as the comic became more popular he retroactively altered the character's name and appearance to avoid any future copyright issues. Frans Rayner An enemy of Dr. McNinja who appears to be inspired by parodies of Michael Dudikoff – especially the American Ninja movies – and Jean-Claude Van Damme in movies such as Bloodsport. Dr. Knickerbockers A dwarf scientist who works for Frans Rayner. Dracula An old Transylvanian vampire and an homage to Count Dracula. Hortense Dr. McNinja's athletic redheaded ninja ex-girlfriend from college. King Radical Formerly Sir Sicknasty of Spades and Chuck Goodrich, a crime boss that dresses in a style similar to a stereotypical king, the Burger King mascot, or the Joker on a playing card. Sparklelord An evil unicorn and King Radical's primary antagonist. Nasaghasts Astronauts who have been exposed to "space radiation." They have the physical properties of astronauts surrounded by black smoke that follows them wherever they go. They can also use this smoke to change their size and form, indicating that they can make the smoke solid or gaseous at will. Inside their helmet is a floating skull which is capable of movement. Nasaghasts communicate telepathically. Other Benjamin Franklin II A clone