THE COUNT

 Peter Mayfield, once a brilliant geneticist, found himself facing a looming family curse of vampirism that had plagued every male member upon reaching 30. Desperate to evade this fate, he embarked on a radical experiment to rewrite his DNA, striving to sever the familial connection and avoid the transformation. The process succeeded in altering his genetic makeup significantly, rendering him technically not a member of his cursed lineage. However, on his 30th birthday, an unexpected transformation occurred, birthing a new being known as The Count.

Powers:

1. **Vampiric Abilities:** The Count possesses a range of traditional vampire abilities, including superhuman strength, speed, agility, and heightened senses like enhanced vision and hearing. He can also heal rapidly from most injuries.

2. **Immortality:** Immune to aging and disease, The Count is effectively immortal, maintaining his youthful appearance indefinitely.

3. **Shape-Shifting:** The ability to transform between a human guise and a full vampire form grants him versatility and allows him to blend into society unnoticed when necessary.

4. **Flight:** The Count can fly using bat-like wings that manifest in his vampire form, granting him swift aerial mobility.

5. **Hypnosis:** Able to mesmerize and manipulate others with his hypnotic gaze, The Count can compel obedience or implant suggestions.

6. **Regenerative Blood:** His blood possesses potent regenerative properties, capable of healing others when administered, though sparingly to prevent inadvertent transformation.

7. **Enhanced Intellect:** Retaining his intellect from his human life, The Count is a strategic thinker and skilled scientist, utilizing his knowledge for both heroics and research into combating supernatural threats.

8. **Daywalking:** Unlike traditional vampires, The Count can endure sunlight without harm, thanks to his altered genetic makeup.

9. **Telepathic Resistance:** Developed a resistance to telepathic intrusion, granting him protection against mind-based attacks.

This unique fusion of scientific experimentation and supernatural transformation has turned Peter Mayfield into The Count, a formidable superhero with vampiric abilities and a noble mission to protect humanity from both mundane and supernatural threats.