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Publication history. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in X-Men #1 (September 1963). Lee later admitted that Iceman was created essentially as a copy of the Human Torch, only using the opposite element for his power. [8]
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- Omega Mutant
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- Appearances in Other Media
Biography
Robert "Bobby" Drake was born in Tipano, New York, to William Robert Drake and Madeline Beatrice Bass-Drake. He is Jewish and on his mother's side and Irish Catholic on his father's. Bobby discovered his mutant ability to create ice while in his early teens, yet kept his condition hidden from everyone but his parents. When he is on a date with Judy Harmon, and a local bully by the name of Rocky Beasely tries to take Judy away for himself. Knowing Judy cannot put up a good fight, Bobby points...
Champions and Defenders
Iceman moves to the American west coast to attend UCLA and becomes a founding member of The Champions of Los Angeles. However, the Champions soon dissolve. Iceman is then abducted by Master Mold, and alongside Angel, he encounters the Hulk. Iceman next aids the Thing in battling the Circus of Crime. Drake retires from life as a superhero to earn a college degree in accounting - but apparently at a college on the east coast, not UCLA. While in college, he briefly rejoins the X-Men to rescue th...
X-Factor
The original X-Men, including Iceman, reunite to form the superhero team X-Factor. With this new team, he encounters Apocalypse for the first time. During his time with the team, the Asgardian trickster god Loki captures Bobby, hoping to use him to gain control over the Frost Giants. Loki enhances Bobby's powers and then extracts them to restore the size of the Frost Giants. Iceman is rescued by Thor. Loki's tampering increases Bobby's powers to such an extent that he begins to lose control o...
Powers
Iceman is an Omega-level mutant. Thermokinesis: Iceman is a mutant with the superhuman ability to lower his external and internal body temperature, projecting intense coldness from his body. Like any normal human being's body, the nerve centers for regulating Iceman's body temperature are found in the part of the brain called the hypothalamus. However, Iceman can mentally override his hypothalamus to allow his body temperature to be lowered by an unknown internal mechanism. This ability conve...
Abilities
Bobby is a Certified Public Accountant, although he has been known to be a cheater in exams.
Strength level
While in human form, Iceman possesses the normal human strength of a man of his age, height and build who engages in moderate to regular exercise. While in his ice form, he is able to augment his strength.
Equipment
Formerly utilized a power belt to keep his powers under control.
Transportation
X-Men Blackbird
Once "died" aboard The Conquistador, but restored himself by absorbing his opponent, Fuego.Before it was discovered that he suppressed his powers out of fear and is classified as an Omega-Level Mutant, he was originally classified as a Gamma-Level Mutant.Bobby is possibly the only mutant to have lost his powers and regain them at a higher level than they originally were.Bobby is a skilled ice skater and can speak Spanish fluently.Iceman is played by Shawn Ashmore in all three X-Men films. In X1, he has a small role as a student and love interest to Rogue. In X2, his role is greatly expanded as well as his relationship with Rogue. He also is shown as being friends with Pyro until Pyro joins the Brotherhood. In the end of the film, he and Rogue become members of the X-Men. In...
- Scott Baird
- With The Help Of His Teenage Self, He Finally Came Out Of The Closet. One of the most recent storylines in the current X-Men comics involved the original team from the 1960s being stuck in the present day.
- He Has A Bigger Role In The "Rogue Cut" Of X-Men: Days Of Future Past. Iceman has played a huge role in the X-Men movies. A lot of attention was given to his burgeoning romance with Rogue, which ran into problems when he began to fall for Kitty Pryde.
- The "Age Of Apocalypse" Iceman Made His Way Into The Main X-Men Continuity. In 1995, Marvel ran a company-wide event known as the "Age of Apocalypse".
- He Was A Fighting Game Character (With A Sleazy Ending) In 1994, arcade fighting games were printing money all across the world. This was also a period when X-Men was Marvel's most popular property.
Feb 24, 2020 · The origin of Iceman is pretty straightforward. First appearing in X-Men #1, Iceman is the creation of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Alongside Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, and Angel, Iceman was one of the original five X-Men. Bobby Drake is the son of William Drake and Beatrice Bass-Drake.
Biography. Iceman | Marvel 101. Bobby Drake discovered his mutant power to create ice while in his early teens, yet kept his condition hidden from everyone but his parents. Initially, Bobby was unable to stop feeling cold and shivering, but soon managed to keep it under control.
Iceman was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee and first appeared in The X-Men #1 (1963). Stan Lee admited that Iceman was never gay and Bobby was created because Marvel wanted a character...
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Origin and Living Status. Personal Information. Creators and Appearances. Stan Lee, Jack Kirby. First. X-Men #1. (July, 1963) My name is Robert Drake. Iceman. I've been an X-Man, an X...Factor-ian, a Defender, a Champion (don't ask). I've been a super hero since before I was old enough to shave.
