Bobby Drake

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2024

Marvel

Robert "Bobby" Drake, better known as Iceman, is a mutant superhero appearing in Marvel Comics. He possesses the ability to lower his internal and external body temperature, allowing him to freeze moisture in the air around him. This grants him control over ice in its various forms.

One of the original five members of the X-Men, Iceman was recruited by Professor Charles Xavier as a teenager. Initially his powers manifested as a snowman-like form, but he gradually gained greater control, learning to transform into a seamless ice form, enhance his strength, and even travel as vapor.

Beyond his ice-based abilities, Iceman has been revealed as an Omega-level mutant, suggesting untapped potential far exceeding his current control. This status signifies him as one of the most powerful mutants on Earth. He has struggled with unlocking and mastering his full capabilities, often relying on guidance from other X-Men and mutant experts.

Iceman's personality is often portrayed as jovial and lighthearted, contrasting with the often serious nature of the X-Men's missions. However, he has also faced personal struggles, including coming to terms with his mutant identity and, more recently, his homosexuality, both of which have added depth to his character.