Why is the beast blue?

The more Hank used his strength, the stronger he got, but the less intelligent he became. Finally, to save his friend Iceman from the deadly kiss of the mutant named Infectia, Hank intervened and was himself affected, the result of which returned him to his blue-furred form and restored his intellect.
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How did Beast become blue in the comics?

In Amazing Adventures #11 (March 1972), written by Gerry Conway, Beast underwent a radical change and mutated into his now familiar furry, blue (originally grey) appearance.
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Why does Beast have blue fur?

The blue tinges, while helpful at the time, turned out to be a coloring error that turned Beast into the furry blue mutant that he is today. Ever since this issue, Beast has traditionally been depicted with blue fur, which grew lighter and lighter as he continued to appear in comics.
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Why are all the mutants blue?

Eric Spana, a biology professor at Duke University, revealed how the X-Men's various genetic makeups could have resulted in blue skin, based off of examples in the animal kingdom. "For the X-Men, two of the above examples could actually explain how they get blue – humans don't make chitin, so that's out," Spana says.
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Why does Beast look like a cat?

In order to put a stop to them and keep his identity secret, Beast drank a chemical extract that mutated him into a gray, furry Beast. The extract did more than just give him a quick disguise, and this move would haunt Beast for decades.
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Can Beast turn human?

Beast's transformation back into a human is one of the dominant story arcs in the comic series X-Factor. After the Alliance of Evil captures Beast, the group performs an experiment on him that transforms him back into a human.
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Why is Mystique's skin blue?

As for why Mystique is blue, it simply boils down to genetics. Little has been revealed about her past in the comics, so it's unclear if her parents were humans or mutants. Either way, she was born blue and her shapeshifting abilities awakened when she was a pre-teen.
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What race is Nightcrawler?

Nightcrawler is a member of a fictional subspecies of humanity known as mutants, who possess an X-gene that can cause possible physical mutations and in many cases grants some form of superhuman ability. Nightcrawler possesses superhuman agility, the ability to teleport, and adhesive hands and feet.
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What animal is Beast Marvel?

Beast appears in portrayed by Nicholas Hoult In the film, he originally possesses only prehensile feet and enhanced speed, agility and reflexes. He attempts to cure himself of his mutation with a serum derived from Mystique's DNA, but this causes his transformation into his familiar blue-furred feline form.
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Is Beast an Omega level mutant?

According to present X-Men continuity, there are currently 25 Omega level mutants: Monarch, Iceman, Elixir, Jean Grey, Legion, Magneto, Proteus, Mister M, Storm, Exodus, Quentin Quire, Vulcan, Hope Summers, and the recently-introduced Krakoan mutants Isca the Unbeaten, Tarn the Uncaring, Idyl, Genesis, Redroot, the ...
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What level mutant is Beast?

After battling Ahab and his Sentinels, the Cyclops and Marvel Girl or Earth-616 (and possibly the X-Factorians Iceman, Beast and Archangel and the X-Men Forge and Banshee and the New Mutants Cable, Sunspot, Warlock, Boom-Boom and Cannonball) were stated to be "First Level Mutants" by the Franklin Richards.
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Can Beast beat Hulk?

His super strength and agility have served him pretty well over the years but he's just not strong enough to really do anything to the Hulk. His acrobatic fighting style would allow him to keep ahead of the Hulk for a time but it just wouldn't be enough. Eventually, Beast would get tired but the Hulk wouldn't.
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Who is stronger Beast or Sabertooth?

They're leagues apart. Unless Sabretooth has adamantium bones/armor now, Beast is more than strong enough to just punch Victor's head clean off, or pin him. Sabretooth has superhuman strength, but not to the levels that Beast does.
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Is Mystique the mother of rogue?

Mystique is the mother of the X-Men hero Nightcrawler and the villain Graydon Creed, and the adoptive mother of the X-Men heroine Rogue.
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Who is the smartest Marvel character?

Reed Richards

Through the character's history, he has been consistently cited as the most intelligent being in the Marvel Universe, justifying this affirmation time and again with his discoveries and innovations.
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What is storms real name?

Ororo MunroeStorm

As a storied, veteran X-Men member, Ororo Munroe - aka Storm - is one of the most powerful mutants on Earth. A trusted and wise leader of the team, with the ability to control and manipulate weather patterns, Storm has created a legacy.
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Is Mystique Omega level?

Raven's used her powers to start fights with other mutant factions as well kickstart coups from the inside. But there are a few factors that keep Mystique from nearing Omega-Level status. True, Raven can mimic the appearances of others - but her powers are only skin deep.
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What is colossus real name?

Colossus (Piotr "Peter" Nikolayevich Rasputin) (Russian: Пётр Николаевич Распутин) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum, he first appeared in Giant-Size X-Men #1 (May 1975).
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Can Mystique copy powers?

Although Mystique's powers were enhanced, Mystique could never duplicate the powers of other mutan or superhumans. She still cannot duplicate the powers of the person she imitates.
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Are Mystique and Raven the same?

Mystique, also known by her birth name Raven Darkholme, made her debut back in Ms. Marvel #16 in 1978. Here, the mutant's shapeshifting abilities were already on full display, as the character set out to destroy her enemies by mimicking the very people she wished to defeat.
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Is Mystique a Genderfluid?

Some characters like Mystique or Jacob Gavin have also been described as genderfluid by fans, and while I do not want to invalidate the way these characters have been interpreted by fans, their actual portrayal in-universe doesn't match the definition of genderfluidity.
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Does Beast have a tail?

Guys, the titular Beast of Beauty and the Beast has a tail. It's easy to miss this fluffy feature at first glance since, you know, he also has horns and is, like, very hairy. But, we can't ignore this tail issue any longer; it's a tail as old as time, and it's time we start talking about it.
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What is Hank's mutation?

While working at a nuclear power plant, Norton McCoy was exposed to massive amounts of radiation that affected his genes. As a result, Norton's son, Henry "Hank" McCoy, was born a mutant who showed the signs of his being different from birth with his unusually large hands and feet.
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Does Beast have a tail Marvel?

Unusual Features. A horn on the right side of his head, fangs, blue fur all over his body, and a tail.
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