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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.

Iceman (Marvel Comics) - Wikipedia. This article is about the X- Men character. For the DC Comics character Ice Man, see Underworld Unleashed. Iceman (Robert Louis "Bobby" Drake) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and is a founding member of the X- Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The X- Men #1 (September 1.

Iceman is a member of a subspecies of humans known as mutants, who are born with superhuman abilities. He has the ability to manipulate ice and cold by freezing water vapor around him. This allows him to freeze objects, as well as turn his body into ice. The character has been frequently present in X- Men and Spider- Man- related comics, video games, animated series, and movies. Shawn Ashmore portrayed Iceman in the X- Men films, and voices the character in The Super Hero Squad Show. Publication history[edit]This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it.(March 2.

Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co- writer Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in X- Men #1 (September 1. Lee later admitted that Iceman was created essentially as a copy of the Human Torch, only using the opposite element for his power.[1]Iceman was featured in two self- titled limited comic book miniseries, one in 1. J. M. De. Matteis and another in the 2. Andy Lanning and Dan Abnett, with art by Karl Kerschl.

De. Matteis said of the first series, "It was my idea, so there was no one to blame but myself. I'll just say that it was a mistake and if the series made any sense whatsoever it was due to [editor] Bob Budiansky. That was a case where the editor's input was really needed - and Bob was a big help."[2]A mainstay in most X- Men titles, Iceman has been a main character in both Uncanny X- Men and the second volume of X- Men and was also featured in The Champions from 1.

The New Defenders from 1. He was a main character in the first volume of X- Factor, and a star in flashback stories when he was a teenager in X- Men: The Hidden Years and X- Men: First Class. In April 2. 01. 5, in issue 4. All- New X- Men, a time- displaced version of the teenaged Iceman was revealed as gay by his teammate, Jean Grey, who discerned this with her telepathic ability.[4] This raised questions, because the character's adult, present- day counterpart had previously been portrayed dating women. In Uncanny X- Men #6.

November that year, the young Iceman confronts his older self, who confirms that he is gay as well but repressed his true self, not wanting to be both gay and a mutant.[5] In 2. Iceman will receive his first ongoing solo series, which will focus on the adult Bobby Drake coming to terms with life as an out gay man, his Omega- level superpowers, his legacy as a hero and fighting some of the biggest villains in the Marvel Universe.[6]Collected editions[edit]Title. Material collected.

Year. ISBNX- Men: Iceman. Iceman 1- 4, Bizarre Adventures 2. Iceman (X- Men: Icons)Iceman (X- Men: Icons) 1- 4. Fictional character biography[edit]Main Timeline Iceman[edit]Early life[edit]Robert Louis "Bobby" Drake was born in Port Washington, Long Island, New York, to William Robert Drake and Madeline Beatrice Bass- Drake. His father is Irish- American. Catholic, and his mother is Jewish.[7] Bobby's powers first manifested when he was on a date with Judy Harmon, and a local bully by the name of Rocky Beasely tried to take Judy away for himself. Knowing Judy could not put up a good fight, Bobby pointed his hand at Beasely and encased him in a block of ice.

Later, the local townspeople, having heard of the incident, came looking for him in the form of an angry mob. The local sheriff had no choice but to put Bobby in jail for his own "protection".

While Bobby sat in his cell at the sheriff station, the outer wall was blown open, and a young man named Scott Summers walked in and offered to take Bobby with him. After Bobby turned him down, the two mutants got into a short battle, which was soon ended by the arrival of Professor Charles Xavier. After Xavier spoke with Bobby and his parents, Bobby's parents suggested that he go with Professor Xavier to his "school for gifted youngsters". Bobby took the suggestion and left with Professor Xavier and Cyclops to become the second member of the X- Men. He is later joined by Henry "Hank" Mc.

Coy, Jean Grey, and Warren Worthington III as the founding members of the X- Men. Drake remains self- conscious regarding the fact that he is the youngest member of the group. Appearing in his original snow covered form, he first battles Magneto along with the rest of the team,[8] and later the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.[9] Bobby Drake's first girlfriend is Zelda.[1. Not long after, he takes on a new ice- covered form.[1. He then teams up with the Human Torch for the first time.[1.

The two would become close friends as time went on. With the X- Men, he visits the Savage Land and meets Ka- Zar for the first time.[1. He then battles the Juggernaut,[1. Sentinels.[1. 5] He next battles Magneto by himself.[1. Later, he visits Subterranea for the first time.[1.

Then, he and Beast battle the Maha Yogi.[1. During his original stint with the X- Men, Drake pursues a relationship with Lorna Dane, although the relationship does not last. Iceman is among the original X- Men captured by Krakoa, leading to a new incarnation of X- Men of which he is not a member. With most of the original team, he quits the X- Men.[1. Champions and Defenders[edit]Iceman moves to the American west coast to attend UCLA and becomes a founding member of The Champions of Los Angeles.[2.

However, the Champions soon dissolve.[2. Iceman is then abducted by Master Mold, and alongside Angel, he encounters the Hulk.[2. Iceman next aids the Thing in battling the Circus of Crime.[2. 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.[2. While in college, he briefly rejoins the X- Men to rescue the captives of Arcade's henchman, Miss Locke.[2.

Iceman is reunited with Beast, encounters Cloud, and then returns as a full- time superhero in an incarnation of the Defenders alongside his former teammates, Angel and Beast.[2. He also battles Professor Power's Secret Empire while with the Defenders.[2. After the Defenders disband, Drake embarks on his career as an accountant.

Some time later, Iceman encounters Mirage, the "daughter" of Oblivion. Iceman journeys back in time and meets his parents before he was born, and battles Oblivion and Mirage. He then reconciles with his parents.[2. X- Factor[edit]The original X- Men, including Iceman, reunite to form the superhero team X- Factor.[2. With this new team, he encounters Apocalypse for the first time.[3. Watch Taking Earth Online Full Movie more. During his time with the team, 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.[3. Loki's tampering increases Bobby's powers to such an extent that he begins to lose control of his abilities. During a later battle with the Right, he is fitted with a power- dampening belt which actually helps him control his abilities. Once able only to sheathe his own body in a protective coating of ice, Bobby finds he can encase the entirety of the Empire State Building. With time, Bobby gains sufficient control over his augmented powers and is able to stop using the inhibitor belt.

Believing he has achieved his full potential, Bobby does not attempt to develop his abilities further. With X- Factor, Bobby then defeats Apocalypse's Horsemen.[3. Iceman helps watch over many of the younger superheroes, something he once was. Care Bears To The Rescue Full Movie Part 1. Most notably, he and Beast help Boom Boom gain a more normal life.

For a brief while, he also helps supervise the New Mutants and their sister team, the X- Terminators. They, in turn, save him from the deadly kiss of Infectia.[3. Bobby also develops a romantic relationship with Opal Tanaka.