Beast
fictional character in Marvel Comics
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Summary
Beast is a mutant[1]. He was born in Illinois[2]. He has worked as a geneticist[3], biochemist[4], university teacher[5], and superhero[6]. He draws 8,879 Wikipedia views per month (mutant category, ranking #25 of 233).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Norton McCoy[8]
- Mother: Edna McCoy[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Creator: Stan Lee[11], Jack Kirby[12]
- Member of: X-Men[13], Avengers[14], S.W.O.R.D.[15], X-Factor[16], X-Terminators[17], Defenders[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Instance of: animated character[20], film character[21], video game character[22], anime character[23]
- Performer: Kelsey Grammer[24], Steve Bacic[25], Nicholas Hoult[26], Dee Bradley Baker[27]
- Commons category: Beast (comics)[28]
- Unmarried partner: Abigail Brand[29]
- Given name: Hank[30], Henry[31], Philip[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Beast (comics)[33]
- Student of: Professor X[34]
- From narrative universe: Earth-616[35]
- Present in work: Uncanny X-Men[36], The Marvel Super Heroes[37], Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends[38], X-Men[39], Spider-Man[40], X-Men: Evolution[41], Wolverine and the X-Men[42], Marvel Anime[43], Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers[44], X2[45], X-Men: The Last Stand[46], X-Men: First Class[47], X-Men: Days of Future Past[48], X-Men: Apocalypse[49]
- Birth name: Henry Philip McCoy[50]
- Name in native language: Beast[51]
- Superhuman feature or ability: superhuman strength[52], superhuman agility / reflexes[53], superhuman senses[54], superhuman speed[55], superhuman durability[56], superhuman endurance[57], healing factor[58]
- First appearance: X-Men #1[59]
- Derivative work: Dark Beast[60], Ultimate Beast[61]
- Enemy: Dark Beast[62]
- Character type: superhero[63]
- Alternate universe counterpart: Dark Beast[64], Ultimate Beast[65]
Why It Matters
Beast has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
FAQs
Where was Beast born?
Beast's place of birth was Illinois[2].
Who were Beast's parents?
Beast's father was Norton McCoy[8]. Beast's mother was Edna McCoy[9].
What did Beast do for work?
Beast worked as a geneticist[3], biochemist[4], university teacher[5], and superhero[6].