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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
| − | + | Mystique's background, her true name, and even her age are a mystery. It is known that in the mid-seventies, she became pregnant and left [[Nightcrawler|her son]] with a Romani clan by the name of [[Szardos Clan|Szardos]]. It has also come to light through [[Irene Adler|Irene Adler's]] diaries that Mystique has fathered another [[X-Men|X-Man]] - [[Rogue]]. | |
| − | + | A firm believer in [[Magneto|Magneto's]] ideology, it has been presumed that at some point in her life Mystique had an encounter or series of encounters that motivated her undying contempt and hatred for homo sapiens. The nature of these encounters, like the rest of her history and even her "human" name, remain unknown. It is believed that she may have attended the [[Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters]] during its early years, posing as a teenaged mutant, who then left with [[Magneto|Erik]] after his falling-out with [[Professor Charles Xavier]]. She became a founding member of the [[Brotherhood of Mutants]], and associated at times with at least [[Wanda Maximoff|two]] of [[Lorna Dane|his children]], although not in her natural shape. | |
| − | + | ===[[:Category: Phase 1|Phase 1]]=== | |
| − | + | On many occasions, Mystique has used her powers of shapeshifting for the benefit of Magneto and the Brotherhood, but her power coupled with a devious mind and intractable feminine wiles are her greatest asset. On numerous occasions, including breaking [[X2|Magneto out of prison]], she has relied on subtlety and seduction instead of violence and intimidation. | |
| − | + | Since he became aware of their relationship, there have been several meetings with her son, [[Kurt Sefton|Kurt]], over the years. Kurt, believing that there had to be some kind of underlying good in his mother has sought her out, the first time travelling with her in secret, while neither revealed the other's presence to their teammates. In another incident, [[Mommy Dearest Redux|when Kurt saved her from a hit and run]] and was taken by Magneto, it seems she leaked the information that would result in him being rescued, muddying her motivations. | |
| − | + | When she next resurfaced, she seemed to have overplayed her hand, however. Her attempt to [[Scorpion and Fox|manipulate Kurt into kidnapping the child of an anti-mutant politician failed]] and resulted in Kurt making the decision to cut her off entirely. In [[Tropic of Capricorn|subsequent confrontations]], Mystique has chosen to retreat rather than injure her son. | |
| − | + | During [[A Touch Of Brimstone|the attack on Muir]], Mystique found herself confronted by her daughter, Rogue, for the first time and the two fought a pitched battle, with Mystique choosing to retreat in the end. She is presumed to have survived the destruction of Muir Island. | |
===[[:Category: Phase 2|Phase 2]]=== | ===[[:Category: Phase 2|Phase 2]]=== | ||
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==Powers/Abilities== | ==Powers/Abilities== | ||
Revision as of 13:53, 22 January 2015
| Raven Darkholme | |
|---|---|
 Portrayed by Rebecca Romijn | |
| Known Aliases: | Mystique |
| Affiliations: | Brotherhood of Mutants |
| Socked By: | Erin |
| Introduction: | X-Men |
A shapeshifter, Mystique delights in using her powers to psychologically torment people, as well as inflict physical pain.
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Details
Name: Raven Darkholme.
Aliases: Mystique
Affiliation: Brotherhood of Mutants
First appearance: X-Men
Family: Kurt Wagner (son); Marie D'Ancato (daughter)
Biography
Mystique's background, her true name, and even her age are a mystery. It is known that in the mid-seventies, she became pregnant and left her son with a Romani clan by the name of Szardos. It has also come to light through Irene Adler's diaries that Mystique has fathered another X-Man - Rogue.
A firm believer in Magneto's ideology, it has been presumed that at some point in her life Mystique had an encounter or series of encounters that motivated her undying contempt and hatred for homo sapiens. The nature of these encounters, like the rest of her history and even her "human" name, remain unknown. It is believed that she may have attended the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters during its early years, posing as a teenaged mutant, who then left with Erik after his falling-out with Professor Charles Xavier. She became a founding member of the Brotherhood of Mutants, and associated at times with at least two of his children, although not in her natural shape.
Phase 1
On many occasions, Mystique has used her powers of shapeshifting for the benefit of Magneto and the Brotherhood, but her power coupled with a devious mind and intractable feminine wiles are her greatest asset. On numerous occasions, including breaking Magneto out of prison, she has relied on subtlety and seduction instead of violence and intimidation.
Since he became aware of their relationship, there have been several meetings with her son, Kurt, over the years. Kurt, believing that there had to be some kind of underlying good in his mother has sought her out, the first time travelling with her in secret, while neither revealed the other's presence to their teammates. In another incident, when Kurt saved her from a hit and run and was taken by Magneto, it seems she leaked the information that would result in him being rescued, muddying her motivations.
When she next resurfaced, she seemed to have overplayed her hand, however. Her attempt to manipulate Kurt into kidnapping the child of an anti-mutant politician failed and resulted in Kurt making the decision to cut her off entirely. In subsequent confrontations, Mystique has chosen to retreat rather than injure her son.
During the attack on Muir, Mystique found herself confronted by her daughter, Rogue, for the first time and the two fought a pitched battle, with Mystique choosing to retreat in the end. She is presumed to have survived the destruction of Muir Island.
Phase 2
Powers/Abilities
Mystique is a shapeshifter with complete control over her physical form. She can adopt any humanoid form, complete with perfect physical, behavioral, and vocal mimcry that has fooled experts. She does, however, retain her own smell which can be discerned by those with enhanced senses. Although her mind and thoughts remain her own when she mimics someone, she has had training in fooling telepaths, and this skill makes her possibly the most effective impersonator on the planet.
Mystique's shapeshifting allows her a very limited healing factor, although she has been known to retain scars from former severe injuries, such as when Wolverine stabbed her. Whether this is a natural phenomenon or simply force of habit is unknown.
Plots
Phase 1
Hand Me Down (flashback only)
Phase 2
Meta
Socked by: Erin
PB: Rebecca Romijn
