Hank McCoy, also known as Beast, is a central character in the X-Men series. He is a brilliant scientist with a genius-level intellect and a gentle personality. Despite his imposing, blue-furred, and beastly appearance, Hank is one of the most compassionate and thoughtful members of the X-Men. His mutation gives him superhuman strength, agility, and enhanced senses. Beast often plays the role of the team's intellectual powerhouse, providing scientific solutions to complex problems. He also struggles with the duality of his nature, balancing his human intellect with his beastly instincts.