Raven

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Raven (瑞雯)
Alias(es)	Mystique
Species/Race	Mutant
Gender	Female
Affiliation	CIA mutant-agent candidates; Xavier's mutants; Rorschach's mutant organization/Krakoa; X-Men
Occupation/Role	Shapeshifter and infiltrator; co-head steward of the mutant base; Krakoa's head butler
Status	Active 627
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Raven was among the young mutants housed at a secret CIA base in 1962, where she had joined Charles Xavier before the other mutant candidates and was already familiar with Erik. She and the others were treated as curiosities by CIA staff; Raven responded with humor, suggesting that Rorschach throw the offenders out himself. 1 2

Before meeting Charles, Raven survived alone by using her shapeshifting to steal necessities. She recalled taking money, food, and clothes while often going hungry and sleeping in sewers. 21

She initially worked alongside Charles and Erik in their effort to recruit and organize mutants against Shaw. When the group needed intelligence on Shaw after his attack, Raven volunteered to search for him despite the danger. She led Rorschach to Caliban, believing his ability to sense mutants could locate Shaw. 20 21

During the search, Caliban mistakenly held Raven hostage with Psylocke's assistance. Rorschach freed her, and Raven confirmed that Shaw remained far from Xavier's Manor. 26

Raven encountered Mimic, another blue-skinned shapeshifter, when Mimic impersonated the Black King. The similarity in their appearances and abilities caused the group to suspect a connection, but Raven denied knowing her. 56 57

After the split between Charles, Erik, and Rorschach, Raven rejected both Charles's idealism and Erik's extremism. She chose to leave with Rorschach and Hank, seeking a path between their opposing ideologies. 89 90

Rorschach later appointed Raven and Hank as head stewards responsible for establishing and managing a mutant base. Raven used her impersonation of Agent Moira to help Rorschach infiltrate CIA headquarters and rescue the White Queen and Mimic. 100 101

As Krakoa developed, Raven became one of its core mutant figures and its head butler. She remained a trusted organizer, messenger, and adviser during Rorschach's absences and crises. 299 510 591 627

Appearance

Raven's natural form has blue skin marked by distinctive patterns. She can adopt other appearances so convincingly that even people familiar with the impersonated individual may not immediately detect the disguise. 19 101

• Blue skin with visible natural patterns. 19
• Can transform into human appearances, including Agent Moira. 101
• Has been described as curvaceous when wearing her natural form. 19
• Her resemblance to Mimic includes both blue skin and shapeshifting. 56

Personality

Raven is independent and unwilling to wholly accept either Charles's conciliatory outlook or Erik's radical approach. Her decision to join Rorschach and Hank reflects her preference for a more balanced course. 90

She is practical, courageous, and proactive. Raven volunteered for the dangerous task of finding Shaw, used deception effectively during the CIA infiltration, and regularly raises concerns when Rorschach's decisions could create serious consequences. 20 101 187

Raven is also warm and emotionally invested in her companions. She showed distress when Liz tried to leave the mutant base, comforted Liz after her separation from Hellboy, and remained concerned about Charles and Erik despite their ideological split. 153 176

Abilities & Skills

Shapeshifting

Raven can alter her appearance at will, allowing her to pass as other people.

• Replicated Agent Moira well enough to enter CIA headquarters without immediate suspicion. 101
• Reverted from Moira's appearance to her blue-skinned natural form in front of the White Queen. 102
• Used shapeshifting to survive independently before meeting Charles. 21
• Her ability is principally shapeshifting; she also possesses a physique above that of ordinary humans. 504

Infiltration and Improvisation

Raven combines her transformations with quick thinking and social confidence.

• Navigated CIA checkpoints by posing as Moira and inventing a credible cover story for Rorschach. 101
• Took the lead in locating Caliban and drove Rorschach to his bar. 21
• Assisted Miss America’s portal-control training at Krakoa. 469

Equipment / Items

• Mutant Growth Accelerator — Raven was involved in relaying news and gathering the team when Hank completed the device. 176
• Ability-suppressing collar — She wore one during an incident involving collars capable of sealing mutant and other abilities; she dismissed the discomfort as tolerable. 504

Relationships

• Rorschach — Trusted companion and chosen leader. Raven left Charles and Erik to join Rorschach and Hank, later serving as his base co-steward and Krakoa’s head butler. She supports him while openly questioning dangerous plans. 90 100 187 591
• Charles Xavier — Childhood family figure and former ally. Raven cares for Charles but does not fully share his ideology; they remain on friendly terms after her departure. 89 223
• Erik — Longtime acquaintance and former ally. Raven respects him but rejects his extremism and explicitly declines to follow him after leaving Charles. 2 90
• Hank — Close companion and co-manager of the mutant base. The two left with Rorschach and share responsibility for Krakoa’s operations. 90 100
• Mimic — Fellow blue-skinned shapeshifter whose resemblance initially caused Raven discomfort and suspicion; Raven denied any prior connection. 56 57
• White Queen — Ally recruited during the CIA rescue. Raven’s transformation helped demonstrate that she was not one of the agents who had imprisoned Emma. 102
• Liz — Close friend at the mutant base. Raven visited Liz frequently during her recovery and struggled to accept her wish to leave. 153
• Miss America — Trainee whom Raven guided during portal-control practice at Krakoa. 469

Story Role / Major Arcs

• CIA mutant-agent period — Lives with the mutant candidates under CIA observation and supports Charles and Erik’s recruitment efforts. 1 2
• Search for Shaw — Volunteers to investigate Shaw’s location, leads Rorschach to Caliban, and is briefly taken hostage during Caliban’s misunderstanding. 20 21 26
• Mimic encounter — Meets a shapeshifter nearly identical to herself and rejects speculation that they are related. 56 57
• Mutant schism — Leaves both Charles and Erik to join Rorschach and Hank. 89 90
• CIA rescue operation — Disguises herself as Moira to infiltrate CIA headquarters with Rorschach and help free the White Queen and Mimic. 101 102
• Krakoa administration — Serves as a core member, base overseer, and eventually head butler while helping train new arrivals and coordinate responses to threats. 225 469 591 627

Trivia

• Raven was the first mutant to join the CIA alongside Charles and the first to become acquainted with Erik. 2
• She initially believed Rorschach was the strongest mutant among their group after witnessing his heat vision. 19
• Raven jokingly compared Rorschach’s rapid growth to being “God’s favorite son,” while the other mutants were merely adopted. 91