Beast
Basic Information
Full Name: Dr. Henry Philip “Hank” McCoy
Aliases/Nicknames: Beast, Kreature
Age: Not specified
Gender: Male
Occupation: Superhero, Scientist
Affiliation: X-Men, Avengers, Defenders, X-Factor, Illuminati, Secret Avengers
Appearance
Height: 5’11" (as per most depictions)
Build: Muscular
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blue (originally grey, then turned blue)
Distinguishing Features: Blue fur, simian and feline facial features, pointed ears,
fangs, and claws
Background
Place of Origin: Dunfee, Illinois
Family: Norton McCoy (father), Edna McCoy (mother)
Education: Ph.D. in Biophysics
History: Mutant with ape-like superhuman abilities, later transformed to have blue
fur and more beast-like appearance
Personality
Traits: Intelligent, witty, compassionate
Likes: Science, literature, using humor in battle
Dislikes: Bigotry, his own bestial instincts
Strengths: Genius-level intellect, physical strength
Weaknesses: Struggle with bestial instincts, fear of social rejection
Abilities
Skills: Expert in hand-to-hand combat, proficient scientist and engineer
Powers (if applicable): Superhuman strength, agility, endurance, and senses
Equipment/Tools: None
Relationships
Allies: X-Men, Avengers
Enemies: Magneto, various supervillains
Romantic Interests: Has had various relationships, notably with Trish Tilby
Mentors: Professor Charles Xavier
Proteges: None specified
Story Arcs
Notable Events: Transformation into Beast, joining the Avengers, political activism
for mutant rights
Character Development: From a mutant with a normal appearance to accepting
his beast-like form
Challenges/Conflicts: Balancing his animalistic side with his intellectual pursuits
Quotes
Catchphrases: None
Notable Dialogue: Often uses intellectual references and long words in his speech
Trivia
Interesting Facts: One of the original X-Men, has a capacity to become a
supervillain in alternative storylines
Influences: The archetype of the gentle giant or the intellectual warrior
Cultural Impact: A symbol of the struggle against prejudice and for the
acceptance of one’s true nature
Probable Death Battle Victor
Vs Marty McFly: Beast (95% probability of victory) - Superior physical abilities.
Vs Robin Hood: Beast (90% probability of victory) - Greater strength and combat
skills.
Vs T-800 Terminator: Beast (60% probability of victory) - Agility and intellect could
outmaneuver the Terminator.
Vs The Master Chief: The Master Chief (55% probability of victory) - Advanced
technology and strategic combat experience.
Vs Wonder Woman: Wonder Woman (80% probability of victory) - Superhuman
powers and warrior training.
References
First Appearance: X-Men #1 (September 1963)
Creators: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby
Portrayed by (if applicable): Kelsey Grammer (in X-Men: The Last Stand), Nicholas
Hoult (in X-Men: First Class and subsequent films)