Religion: not determined yet
Name: unnamed driver
Classification: supporting character
First Appearance: The X-Men (vol. 1) #15 (Dec. 1965): "Prisoners of the Mysterious Master Mold!"
Creators: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Werner Roth (as Jay Gavin), Dick Ayers
Number of Appearances: 1
Enemy of: Hank McCoy
Birth Place: USA
Gender: male
Note: Beast 1st learned of his powers when driver almost hit him
While growing up, Hank McCoy (who would become the mutant super-hero known as "The Beast") did not know he was a mutant. As is often the case with mutants, McCoy's mutant powers did not emerge until puberty.
As a young teenager, Hank McCoy was walking outside in his hometown when a driver (whose name was not identified) almost hit him. Hank instinctively leapt out of the way in order to avoid being hit by the car. This was no ordinary human leap, but an extraordinary super-powered leap. It was with this incident that Hank first realized that he was a mutant. His particular power set included super-human acrobatic abilities and strength, including amazing leaping ability.
This story was first revealed when Hank's memories were forcibly examined by Master Mold, when Hank was held captive by the Sentinels.
Suggested links for further research about this character:
- http://marvel.wikia.com/X-Men_Vol_1_15
- http://www.uncannyxmen.net/db/issues/showquestion.asp?fldAuto=208