Iceman (Marvel)

Iceman (real name Robert Louis "Bobby" Drake) is a fictional character and superhero from Marvel comics, appearing as one of the main characters of the X-Men comics.
He is a somewhat troublesome student of Professor Xavier's School For Gifted Children but is nevertheless a loyal supporter of the ideals of the X-Men and will fight for what he thinks is right - however his recklessness can get himself and others into trouble. He is a member of the Marauders, and has been a member of the X-Men, Fantastic Four, X-Factor, the Defenders, the Secret Defenders, and the Champions of Los Angeles.
Since his debut in the comics, he has appeared the X-Men series of comic books, movies, cartoons and video games. In X-Men: The Animated Series, he is voiced by the late Denis Akiyama. In the live-action movies, he was portrayed by Shawn Ashmore.
He was created by the late Stan Lee and the late Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1 in September of 1963.
==Overview==
Bobby's unique ability to create ice from the moisture in the air began to manifest during infancy. After successfully freezing not only his baby bottle but various objects around the nursery, his parents became concerned. Worried that people would not understand their son's mutant powers, they took step's to ensure that no-one would discover what was later termed 'the family secret.' The details as to what actually transpired between his parents remain uncertain, but it is established that his mother went on to have another child, his half-sister Aurora Dante. By all accounts Aurora [who later became known as the mutant Lightwave] and Bobby enjoyed a typical sibling relationship. As he grew up Bobby's ability to control his gifts remained inadequate at best. Afraid therefore that someone would inadvertently discover his talents, he was reluctant to socialize and as a result became something of a loner throughout his school days. It was not until he reached High school that 'Iceman' truly began to emerge. 
After accidentally causing the air conditioning system to pelt snow down upon his peers during a school dance, Bobby firmly resolved to master his gifts. He practiced in secret and despite a few minor set backs soon prevailed, yet he remained dubious about showing anybody what he was capable of. The hesitancy he felt over openly demonstrating his powers soon dissolved when he was faced with a potentially disastrous situation. While out for an evening walk, Bobby's attention was drawn to a burning building with somebody trapped inside. Putting all self doubt and apprehension to one side, he quickly transformed into Iceman, constructed his infamous ice chute, and saved a woman's life. Not long after that experience Bobby was telepathically summoned to New York by Professor Charles Xavier, leader of the young band of mutants known as The X-men. Once there he became an active member of the team, training along side The Angel, Beast, Cyclops and Marvel Girl. Iceman's first encounter with Spider-Man came long before The Spider-Friends group was originated. Having watched J. Jonah Jameson speak out on national television and offer a 'handsome reward' to anybody willing and able to capture Spider-Man, Bobby decided that this would be the perfect opportunity to prove himself 'A hero and not a freak.' Having tracked down the Webbed Wonder, the two heroes battled it out in Central Park until Spider-Man eventually talked Iceman in to letting him prove that Jameson was a fraud who would back out of his deal. 
Spidey feigned capture and he and Iceman set out for The Daily Bugle building. Once inside, Jameson showed himself to be the snake in the grass that Spidey had predicted and so the two future teammates parted and went their separate ways. Bobby went on to meet Angelica when he and the other X-Men tracked her down and asked her to join them. The pair eventually left the team and both enrolled as students at ESU, unaware that Peter Parker was also a student there... Considering their previous confrontation it is perhaps not surprising that there was a certain amount of animosity in the atmosphere when Iceman and Spidey came in to contact again, this time during an inventors convention. Ironically enough the duo also displayed hostility towards each other when they were first introduced as Peter and Bobby by Angelica. Despite any early antagonism however, the pair were soon reconciled when Spidey revealed his secret identity and asked Bobby and Angelica to join him as a team. The two have since become firm friends although the occasional bout of good natured competition does erupt between them from time to time. Bobby currently boards at May Parker's with Peter and Angelica and continues to study at ESU.
==History==
===Background===
====Student====
Robert "Bobby" Drake was one of the first five students at Xaviers School for Gifted Children, as his powers manifested when he started to feel cold all the time. As he fist learned to develop his powers he could only cover himself in snow and not ice. Later as he continued to grow he was able to hone his skills and learn many interesting abilities. Xavier noted to Bobby that for a sixteen year old his reaction time and skills were great.
At first Bobby felt out of place because he was the team's youngest member. Today, Bobby displays expert control over his mutant ice projecting powers, and serves as an inspiration to the young mutants of the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning (as the School for Gifted Youngsters is now known).
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Robert Louis "Bobby" Drake was born in Floral Park, Hempstead, New York to William Drake and Madeline Beatrice Bass. Bobby first discovered his mutant powers when he found himself unable to stop feeling cold and shivering when he was young, and later encased a bully ice to save his friend Judy Harmon. Revealing his powers in public, the people of his town believed him to be a dangerous mutant, and organized a lynch mob. The sheriff took Bobby into custody for his own protection when the mob attacked him, and the story made its way to Professor Charles Xavier.
Xavier sent Cyclops to recruit Bobby, and Drake turned him down before getting into a scuffle with Summers. The mob caught them and attempted to hang them, but Professor X used his telepathic abilities to erase their memories of Bobby's powers. Grateful for saving his life and wanting to be like Scott, Bobby enrolled in Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, and became the second member of the X-Men.
===The X-Men===
At Xavier's school, he was tutored by the professor and trained to use his powers in the Danger Room. Gaining the title "Iceman", Bobby learned to control his abilities in order to protect the world, and was teamed up with Cyclops, Angel, Beast and Jean Grey going under the title "Marvel Girl". Iceman befriended the group, but his lighthearted approach to disaster often eased tension for his teammates. During his training, Iceman and the team battled many villains such as Magneto and the Brotherhood of Mutants, and also teamed up with the Human Torch to defeat Captain barracuda. In addition, Bobby learned that he could change his appearance to snowman-like, and later learned how to cover himself up in ice that was transparent.
==Portrayals==
===Films===
*In the X-Men films, he was portrayed by Shawn Ashmore, who also voiced Jack Joyce from Quantum Break.
**Ashmore reprised his voice in The Super Hero Squad, X-Men: The Official Game, and Marvel Super Hero Squad Online
===Television===
*In Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends, he was voiced by Frank Welker, who voices Fred Jones and Scooby-Doo in the Scooby-Doo franchise, and also voiced Jabberjaw and Garfield in the titular franchises.
*In X-Men: The Animated Series, he was voiced by the late Dennis Akiyama.
*In X-Men: Evolution, he was voiced by Andrew Francis, who also voiced Dende in the Canadian version, Lance in Voltron, Shining Armor in My Little Pony, Bail Organa and Commander Cody in the Star Wars franchise, Linden, Lin Chung, Prince Kieran, Morro, and currently Cole for Season 15-onwards in Lego Ninjago, Gil Nexdor in Johnny Test, Vert Wheeler in Acceleracers, Max McGrath in Max Steel.
*In Wolverine and the X-Men, he was voiced by Yuri Lowenthal, who also voiced Spider-Man in Insomniac's Marvel's Spider-Man video game series, Joseph Oda in The Evil Within, Yosake Hanamura in Persona 4, Sasuke Uchiha in Naruto, Teenage Ben Tennyson in Ben 10, Simon in Gurren Lagaan and Neil in Camp Camp.
===Video Games===
*In X-Men Legends, he was voiced by Darren Scott.
*In X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, he was voiced by James Arnold Taylor, who also voiced Ratchet in Ratchet & Clank, Leonardo, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Plo Koon Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Tidus in Final Fantasy, Willy Wonka in the tie-in Charlie & and the Chocolate Factoyr video game, and Captain Jack Sparrow.
**Taylor reprised his voice in Marvel Heroes and Marvel Powers United VR.
*In Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, he was voiced by Adam Bobrow.
*In X-Men: Destiny, he was voiced by Jason Marsden, who also voiced Max Goof, Haku, Kovu, Chester McBadbat, Tasslehoff Burrfoot, Nermal, Peter Pan, and Gear in Static Shock.
==Love-Interests==
*Jean Grey
*Kitty Pryde (Shadowcat)
*Raven Darkholme (Mystique)
*Lorna Dane (Polaris)
*Simon Lasker (Pyro)
*Judy Harmon
*Zelda Kurtzberg
*Laynia Petrovna (Darkstar)
*Cloud
*Annie Ghazikhanian
*Opal Tanaka
*Marge Smith (Mirage)
*Romeo
*Judah Miller
==Trivia==
*He has expressed reluctance to "unfrost" himself.
*He is stated to be an Omega Level Mutant, an Alpha Level Mutant, and High Threat.
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