puristressin

Puristressin is a fictional chemical compound appearing in the comic book series Savage Dragon. It is depicted as a highly potent and addictive drug that grants the user temporary superhuman strength and resilience. However, its use comes with severe drawbacks, including rapid physical deterioration, aggression, and eventual death. The drug is often associated with criminal organizations and individuals seeking to enhance their combat capabilities.

The origins and exact chemical composition of Puristressin are not fully detailed within the Savage Dragon narrative. It is presented as a dangerous substance that destabilizes the user's physiology while simultaneously boosting their physical prowess. Those who become addicted to Puristressin often exhibit erratic behavior and a diminished capacity for rational thought, making them predictable but formidable adversaries.

The effects of Puristressin are visually striking, with users often displaying bulging muscles and a hardened, almost stone-like skin. Despite the temporary benefits, the long-term consequences are invariably fatal, with the drug consuming the user from the inside out. The presence of Puristressin in the Savage Dragon universe serves as a narrative device to introduce antagonists with enhanced abilities and to explore themes of addiction, desperation, and the corrupting influence of power. The drug's plot relevance typically involves its distribution, discovery, or its use by villains in confrontations with the titular hero.