Mystique named her group after the original Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, an organization founded by Magneto. The two grow up together and Xavier sees her as something of a little sister. He initially believed himself to be the son of a wealthy aristocrat, Baron Christian Wagner, hence the use of his “father’s” last name “Wagner”. Mystique can appear as anyone, therefore another actress could take the role. In response to Superman, Raven released Juggernaut from captivity and intended in having him faced against the Man of Steel and acquiring Cerebro from the Institute. Ever since the X-Men changed the landscape of modern blockbusters in the summer of 2000, Mystique has become a household name. Despite Mystique's history of crime, … In return, and as Freedom Force's leader, Mystique received a Presidential pardon for all criminal charges against her, but the pardon would be revoked if any member of Freedom Force was found committing a crime. Given the Comics Code Authority guidelines of the era, and Marvel editors dislike for the idea, it was scrapped. With Mystique taking the form of a man to father a child with Destiny. She also mimicked Angel’s wings in order to fly. In fact, there are only a handful that pre-date her, including Exodus, Selene, and Apocalypse. Her encounter with Superman made her to realize that infiltrating the Xavier Institute would be nigh impossible with the superhero's super-senses. Mystique then sought to destroy Miss Marvel to prevent this from coming to pass. She turned herself in to S.H.I.E.L.D., with the hope to get immunity for her role in Magneto's plans in exchange for what she knew about Magneto. Apart from a one-night stand over three decades ago while Creed was drunk as part of Mystique's attempt to interfere in his current assignment, the two now have little to do with each other despite their night together resulting in a son, Mystique reflecting that Creed has numerous flaws and Creed dismissing it as nothing. In the comics, she’s been an influential character since first appearing in Miss Marvel #16 in 1978 and then breaking out in the original Days of Future Past storyline in 1980. Rogue was a member of the Brotherhood for a time but finally left to join the X-Men in order to find help in learning how to deal with her superhuman powers. With her recent actions in mind, Mystique was invited to join the X-Men, where she formed a new, closer bond with her children. She decided that her son have a better life with them. Mystique had concealed her superhuman powers and criminal intentions so well over the years that, as Raven Darkholme, she was able to rise rapidly through the United States Civil Service to the trusted position of Deputy Director of the Defense Advanced Research Planning Agency (DARPA) in the United States Department of Defense, giving her access to military secrets and advanced weaponry, both of which she used for her own criminal and subversive purposes. By the time Jennifer Lawrence took the role for X-Men: First Class, the production team could apply the make-up in just under eight hours, with J-Law straddling a bicycle seat for hours at a time, wearing little to protect her modesty. Gambit | It remains to be seen where each will go next. During her time with Freedom Force, Mystique faced many new opponents such as the Grip, Avengers West Coast, and several other foes. Therefore, she maintains the physical advantages of a woman in her prime, despite being well over a century old! She also developed an attraction to J'onn due to his strength and compassion, being briefly jealous when she learned that his wife still lived, but offered him what comfort she could after Xi'aa died of injuries sustained during the destruction of Mars. Scarlet Witch | However, Raven's plans were foiled when Superman interfered and see through her disguise while witnessed by Rogue the entire time. This makes her one of the first mutants on Earth, much older than either Xavier or Magneto. Spyke | It is worth noting that, should Jennifer Lawrence leave the role, she could easily be re-cast.