Beast

In the pantheon of Marvel’s mutants, few embody the paradox of brilliance and beastliness as vividly as Beast. A founding member of the X-Men, Henry Philip McCoy is a towering figure of intellect and physical prowess, his blue fur and feline features masking a mind as sharp as his claws. Over decades, he has evolved from a socially awkward genius to a symbol of mutant resilience, proving that even the most unconventional forms can harbor extraordinary humanity.

Born in 1940, Hank McCoy was a prodigy who earned a doctorate in genetics by his early twenties, only to discover his mutant powers during a fateful experiment gone awry. His initial transformation—marked by oversized limbs and heightened senses—was both a gift and a curse, alienating him from society. Yet, when Professor Charles Xavier recruited him for the X-Men, McCoy found purpose. His scientific acumen became the team’s lifeline, treating injuries, designing advanced tech, and even pioneering genetic research that would later redefine mutantkind. Through trials with the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and battles against anti-mutant hysteria, he embraced his feral form, transforming self-loathing into a rallying cry for acceptance.