Capes On The Couch - Where Comics Need Counseling

It's our hairiest episode yet - HANK MCCOY! What does Doc have to say about the brilliant Beast? Listen now to find out! SHOW NOTES: Intro Time’s almost up for nominees Some exciting news coming soon about promotion :) Background (3:10) Hank McCoy (Beast) created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in X-Men #1 (Sept 1963) A member of the original X-Men, he appears human, but has proportions and agility similar to a monkey, including prehensile feet Enjoys the resources for learning provided by Xavier, but soon joins the Brand Corporation as a scientist - there, he inadvertently transforms himself into a more animalistic form Joins the Avengers, where he remains a full-time and reserve member for many years Later joins the Defenders, and then X-Factor, reuniting him with the original X-Men team Rejoins the X-Men in 1991 Discovers a cure for the Legacy Virus, but Colossus chooses to sacrifice himself to release it, causing Hank much regret Has a secondary mutation, causing him to take on a more feline appearance Be