Doc is a fictional character from the VVaywards comic book series published by VS Comics. A brilliant and fiercely independent medic with a dark past and a punk-rock aesthetic, Doc serves as the team’s field doctor, scientist, and reluctant moral anchor. Known for her sharp mind, inked skin, and defiant spirit, she balances medical genius with street-level rebellion in the dystopian world of 2035 Seattle.
Biography
Doc, whose full name is undisclosed for security reasons, once worked as a top trauma surgeon and biotech researcher under the Ascendancy’s surveillance regime. After uncovering human experimentation tied to Project Valiant, she defected and destroyed sensitive data before going underground.
Haunted by what she once enabled, Doc uses her expertise to save the lives of those resisting tyranny. She is one of the earliest members to join the VVaywards, becoming their essential lifeline during high-risk missions. Despite being surrounded by warriors and vigilantes, Doc remains grounded in preserving life, often clashing with the group’s more violent tendencies.
Appearance
Doc’s visual identity is both iconic and rebellious:
Long black hair, often loose or under a black Carhartt beanie
Gold-framed eyeglasses
Full sleeves of tattoos across her arms, legs, and neck—each one with symbolic meaning
Wears a red flannel shirt over a green tank top, black leggings, and black Puma shoes
When on call: dons a white lab coat over her usual attire
Her look is completed with black lipstick and a penetrating gaze
Her aesthetic fuses grunge, punk, and professional edge—making her instantly recognizable on the battlefield or in the lab.
Personality
Doc is compassionate, no-nonsense, and intellectually dominant. She speaks with precision, often choosing silence when words would be wasted. Her dry wit and biting sarcasm conceal a deep well of grief and guilt.
She is fiercely protective of her team but maintains emotional distance as a survival mechanism. Doc does not tolerate manipulation, dishonesty, or carelessness with life. Despite her tough exterior, she often puts herself in danger to treat others, reflecting a core belief in redemption through action.
Abilities and Skills
Doc is one of the most technically skilled and educated members of the VVaywards.
Master Surgeon – Can perform field surgery under pressure using improvised tools
Biotech Engineer – Capable of hacking and repurposing regime implants and devices
Pharmacological Expert – Formulates custom healing serums and combat stimulants
Strategic Analyst – Provides critical tactical support through data synthesis
Combat-Ready – Though non-lethal by preference, she can fight with precision when necessary
Equipment
Field medkit with trauma tools, stimulant injectors, and blood sealers
Modified lab coat with Kevlar lining for defense
Multi-spectral scanner embedded in her glasses for real-time diagnostics
Surgical laser adapted for both medical and combat use
Encrypted tablet housing her personal research and counter-regime data
Relationships
Mike – Her fiancé and one of her closest confidants. Their bond provides rare moments of calm and hope in a world of chaos. Mike supports her emotionally and helps with distribution of medical supplies.
Rook – She is one of the few who can confront him without backlash. Their dynamic is grounded in unspoken mutual respect.
Captain – Doc is often the one stitching her back together. She respects her leadership but challenges her impulsiveness.
Whisper – Doc is the only one Whisper trusts to tend to her injuries. They share a bond rooted in mutual independence.
Story Arcs
VVaywards: Incision Protocol
Doc uncovers a buried facility conducting neurological implants on children. She leads a morally charged mission to shut it down and rewire the implants without harming the hosts.
VVaywards: Pressure Drop
After a biological agent is released in Sector 9, Doc quarantines herself to develop an antidote. Time and guilt race against her as casualties mount.
VVaywards: The Heart Remains
Doc's past as a regime surgeon is exposed, putting her loyalty in question. The team must decide whether to trust her again as she works to save a fatally wounded VVayward.
Reception
Doc has been praised for breaking stereotypes often associated with female medical characters in fiction. Critics cite her as a standout example of layered character writing, balancing intelligence, edge, and vulnerability. Her fanbase has grown significantly due to her punk-rock style and principled morality.
Trivia
Her tattoos tell a timeline of every person she couldn’t save—each one carries a memory.
She hates small talk and has zero tolerance for conspiracy theories without data.
She listens to Metal and grunge while operating.
Her favorite quote: “Fix the wound. Worry about the scar later.”
Her medical ID number under the regime is now used as her encrypted access key—flipping her history into her armor.