Henry McCoy (Earth-616)/Quotes

Oh, my stars and garters!

Mutantkind's greatest enemy? Canada, apparently.

This is either damage from the current alien attack or old damage from the last alien attack. Being attacked by aliens is basically S.W.O.R.D.'s mission statement.

It's up to you now, Angel!

You're a credit to your gender, Jeanie!

Alas, it sometimes occurs to me that super-heroing is not the most tranquil of avocations!

Enter, true friends – and meet my blundering associate – who's not such a bad idiot when you get to know him!

When next all you mutant-haters gather for group therapy, kindly inform friend Trask that he's out of his condominium!

I'm not your X-Man Professor... I'm my own man! Leave me alone!

Any more tricks, Mastermind ?!!

I hope that lady luck is among the pulsating patrons of today's game!

Still, anyone who looks like I do has to find his fun when he can.

...never mind me. Attend to that arch fiend!

.. The Bouncing, Bubbling, Beast, Boychick -- Who's in like Flynn with a great big grin!

Mrs. Pym, it's ... hard to be a beast .. sometimes.

Just like the good old days in the X-Men, Eh, Mr. Drake?

You can take the hero out of the X-Men, but you can't take the X-Man out of the hero!

Oh.. My stars and garters!

We Avengers don't take kindly to Cap'n Marvel groupies who smash through our front door without even so much as a knock!

Listen to me! The volcano flooded the entire complex with molten lava. Your power got you and me out -- but that's all. There's no way anyone else could have survived! Scott and the X-Men are dead, Jean. They're dead.

Say, Tash, Speaking of dancing there's a great disco down on 59th ...

I have everything under control... Except my libido of course!

Forewarned is forearmed, Ms. M--But four arms do not great feats make! So, feets don't fail me now!

Say, shouldn't we say Avengers Dissemble?!

According to the directions Pat gave us, this is the place! And that means the first order of business from here on in--is fun!

It's the X-Terminators to the rescue!

Save your breath for fighting, igloo-face. Looks like you're going to need it!

You rescued Jean. Saved Scott's brother. Maybe saved us all. Don't kid yourself...you've made your choice. Forget Dark Angel. You're our official Archangel now. Heaven knows, we can use one.

Oh, my stars and garters. What have we here?

American TROLL or ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN...you're no match for a new-fangled MUTANT!

Mesmero! You two-bit hypnotist!

It seems we've won...!

I'm a cute li'l furry Freak whose only Friends are other Freaks. Of course all of them can pass as Human, when they like. Is it any wonder I sometimes get the Blues? That wasn't meant to be a Pun.

But I thought impressing teenage girls was the whole point of being a super hero!

A feat with my feet could lead to your defeat! I crack me up.

If your leaving anyway, forgive me for fast-forwarding to my final rebuttal as I say -- on behalf of mutants everywhere... *Pthhhphth!*

"Better they believe, to die on their feet... than live on their knees."

Please wait for the Danger Room to come to a complete stop. And use caution while checking the overhead compartments, as luggage may have shifted during travel.

Congrats, Trish. How's it feel to be nominated for a pulitzer and sell out an entire race in one fell swoop?

It's an asteroid belt... and there's no time to alter our course before we hit it!

Exemplary, my dear Iceman! As for me, my prodigious pedal extremities have things well in hand -- or foot, to be more accurate!

'Yap' is a technical term, I assure you.

X-Men, let's go home.

Right. I would say potato, but it's too viscous, too thin. The lumps make me suggest rice, but it's too irregular. Which begs the question: when did our fine nation's penal system decide to start serving mucus?

They stood alone, Rogue. Against the forces of fortune and fate. We are X-Men. We stand together.

Each in our own way, we're all the inheritors of Professor Xavier's dream.

Miniaturized Sentinels, Logan. Bacterial robots hiding in the blood Cassandra showered us with. They're inside us, eating us away...

Just tell me there's coffee.

Season's greetings to one and all! I've checked my list and checked it twice. And trust me, I really do know who's been naughty or nice!

Thank you. I also have an excellent sense of smell.

Every study has shown that genetic mutants, people like us, have very specific energy signatures… more powerful energy signatures. Think about it. Last week there were over a million mutants across the planet… and now, all but a comparative handful of them appear to be nothing more than human. So as a scientist, I’m simply wondering… Where did all that energy go?

You can't build a cathedral on the head of a pin. When a species passes a certain point in its decline, it can't be saved.

It's not a missile, it's a bullet.

People have enough trouble with cognitive dissonance. Computers just don't do it at all.

Lots of secrets filling these halls nowadays, Scott. More than normal for people like us. Logan leading a gang off to God knows where. Bloodstained clothes in the laundry. Warren transforming into Archangel again. To say nothing of what you've been up to, Miss Frost. Secrets, Scott. Secrets, Emma. In these times -- these awful, fractious times -- We... are all we have left. I'm taking the X-Club on a mission come daylight. I'll be gone some time. But when I get back, we're having it aaall out, do you hear me? These secrets will kill us. And I won't stick around to watch it happen.

I have absolutely no idea anymore, Bobby. I have no idea what I'm doing here anymore.

I'm sorry, Sabretooth. I think Burnout is starting to have an effect on you. I don't think your eyes are going to grow back, certainly not anytime soon. And I'm afraid your hand is likely gone for good.

Emma! Get M.S.F. Medics to our location right now! We have a gunshot victim, and I may feed these two idiot soldiers to Logan.

What gun? I can't fire a gun! I have paws!

I am sorry, Kitty, but you're not pregnant... you're under attack.

Funny thing though... I figured this time he'd be a pretty low number on the humanity scale. But, as it turns out... ...it was just the opposite.

RRRRNO!! You stay away from Earth! Never again! You understand?! You stay away from us or I'll kill you myself!

Oh. My. Stars.

We are Gods, Web-Slinger.

So sorry to intrude but... I really need your help.

Our very presence here, three-thousand-some-odd years in the past, could have irreparable consequences to the timeline. Imagine the butterfly effect extrapolated out over thousand of years. Every step we take puts the future at risk. And you're talking about snuffing out one of the most profoundly influential villains in all of human history. That's the biggest butterfly effect of them all.

I solved time travel the day Evan and I returned from Egypt. I've been home.

I've always wondered why people choose to cut their palms for blood rituals like this. Lots of nerve endings. Hand wounds often nag and heal slowly. Turns out palm blood is required. The grimoire asks for it by name.

He wasn't fighting you, you know.

Bobby answered the call just like we all would. No mystery there.

Far be it from me to interrupt this painfully awkward moment... but if the two of you are stepping out -- count me in!

Emma's controlling Scott... possibly Xorn as well!

I was wrong to bring you here, Hank.

I don't think these things are different things.

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I like to think of X-Force as a dark orchestra. Some of us prefer the spotlight of the melody... like a shrill, brilliant violin... or a fun, emotive sax. While others harmonize in the background. Some serve a necessary function by mindlessly beating drums and crashing cymbals... pleasuring in their violent rhythm. And there are those who are as versatile as a cello... able to play melody or harmony, to swing between the brightest and darkest notes. And I... I am their conductor.

Whoa, indeed. I know that when you heard what was happening over here that you wanted to come through... but I want you to be careful. This is no place for a reckless young man... not even one who has the mutant power to explode.

I'm terribly sorry to interrupt the pastoral beauty of this moment. But we have a few questions we're hoping you can answer, Colossus. About the recent security breach. About your national -- and familial -- connections.

Kudzu was introduced to America as an ornamental in 1876. It grows a foot a day and swiftly outnumbered native plants. Within years, it became dominant in the South and Midwest and led to species extinction. We need to address how to deal with this invasive species that seems intent on choking us out. Together, they'll access what I guess you could call a floronic network unavailable to the rest of us. Roots. Mycorrhizae. Spores. Pollen. Wild grasses in ditches, flowers on trellises, potted plants on windowsills. All of it. Together...they hope to find the root source.

Conversations with Henry McCoy (Earth-616)

"Delgado"? There was a Major Harry Delgado commanding the S.H.I.E.L.D. pursuit force that was captured by Magneto. Coincidence?

Different guy, same name. Or maybe the major was a sleeper, workin' with the clowns he was supposedly chasin'? Or maybe he switched sides. Or maybe somebody made him. However the man came here, Beast, he means business. We can figure out the backstory after we take him down.

— Marco Delgado (Earth-616)

Women... bless their gentle souls... are so understanding! Full of sugar and spice and everything nice!

And forgiving, too! Especially forgiving!!!

— X-Men #47

I see that blow on the head didn't damage your talent for big words! I was kind of hoping it had!

Big words? I haven't the slightest glimmer of comprehension as to the significance of that obtuse reference!

— X-Men #53

C'mon, Hank, do you have to watch that opera?

Shhh -- Kirite Kanawa's about to make her entrance. I thought you were into music, Bobby.

I am -- but the Stevie Ray Vaughn concert starts any minute on MTV!

Fear not -- I'm taping that -- And the Ansel Adams tribute for Warren AND "Dynasty" for Dolly and Cloud -- Isn't modern science wonderful?

— Defenders #141

Hey, Vera, ya got any Mercedes Sosa albums? She's terrific in expressing the plight of the peasant class under totalitarian oppression!

Hank (to himself)

I'm going insane! That must be it!

Vera

Sure, Bobby! Just come by the store sometime! I give a special discount to politically-aware mutants!

— X-Factor #2

Regardless of the method, you can't deny that we've accomplished a lot! We've saved at least two young mutants from an unbearable existence and taught them to use their powers wisely! Why don't you ask Rusty and Arthur how they feel about our set-up?

She has a valid argument, Bobby. Besides -- we all know that you'll do anything to keep from returning to your job as an accountant!

Izzat so? Is everyone gettin' cold feet around here except the Iceman?

— X-Factor #5

Beast (Hank McCoy)

Scott -- have you noticed that Bobby's behavior is a bit erratic? He doesn't seem to be himself.

Cyclops (Scott Summers)

I think it's understandable, given the situation. I'm sure he'll perform once the pressure is on. He always does!

Editor's Note

(in fact, Bobby had been replaced by an evil doppelganger, but it was a nice vote of confidence from Scott!)

— X-Factor Annual #1

Just tell me... why are we bothering? She doesn't need to be taught to control her powers! She's got plenty of control!

Bobby, discussing helping Boom Boom.

Of her powers, yeah! But not the slightest shred of self-control!

Iceman (Bobby)

Listen, Boom-Boom! X-Factor isn't what you think it is! We have a place where mutants can come and be safe and learn to use their powers... ...where they won't have to live on the streets or rely on villains or thievery....

Boom-Boom

I heard about a school in Westchester... I tried to go there but they ignored me an'...an' scared me...an'... -sniff-

Iceman (Bobby)

Yeah! That place used to be good, but now... Look, we're not like that! You'll love it with us!

Beast (Hank) (mocking sing-song)

"You'll love it with us!"

Iceman (Bobby)

Cut it out, Hank! She needs us! There's a couple of kids a little older than you and a couple younger, already! Please come...?

Boom-Boom

If you want me to! Gosh, I can't remember the last time somebody asked me please...!

— X-Factor #12

Henry Pym

Good job, Henry.

Couldn't have done it without you, Henry.

Henry Pym

We are rather impressive, aren't we?

— Avengers #335

Cyclops

That, sir, is no way to treat a lady.

Gambit

Or Rogue neither, hein?

My, o, my, talk about a man who loves to live dangerously.

— X-Men Vol 2 #1

Cyclops

I believe you people have something that belongs to us?

Gambit

Short li'l fella.

Jubilee

All adamantium and attitude. He's one of a kind. We'd like him back.

And don't forget our resident psionic Japanese-by-way-of-Britain ninja warrior. You can imagine how hard they are to replace!

— X-Men Vol 2 #7

Jubilee

Show off! I was just about to do that!

Beast (McCoy)

I am certain.

— X-Men Vol 2 #9

Lila Cheney

And look who you get to perform your death scene with.

Longshot

Lucky me.

Beast (reciting a poem)

There comes a time 'twixt life and death

When all men stop to catch their breath.
We ask the stars 'Why?', we question our lot,
The heavens open wide and reply, 'Why not?'

— X-Men Vol 2 #11

The X-Men are here, and we're down to kick butt and take names!

I wouldn't put it so crudely!

Okay, Beastie – let us pummel these louts severely about the head and shoulders!

— Cable #16

What brings you to this neck of the woods, my once-feathered pal?

Archangel

Life. Women. Happiness. And the current lack of any of the above.

— Cable #20

You don't have to be so protective.

Sure, I do. You're curious, Hank. I'm the man in the yellow hat. That's our relationship.

— X-Men Unlimited #10

Cannonball

I really think I'd be much happier--

Nightcrawler

--Scott, my friend, you know this can't work--

Polaris

Oh, dear Lord--

Magma

Scott! Scott, listen--

Archangel

Genosha?! I don't want to go to Genosha!

Northstar

Am I expected to just teach?!

Listen, bub, I appreciate the faith in me, but I can't be on all the teams--

Jubilee

Please, please, please let me on Paige's team --

This is an untenable situation, Scott--

Shadowcat

Wait, I thought you didn't need me anymore?

Sage

Why am I even here?

Cyclops

Listen once because this will be the only time I say this. No adjustments will be made to the team assignments. Period!

— X-Men Vol 2 #157

Deadpool

Once and X-Man, always an X-Man!

You're not an X-Man.

Deadpool

Us muties got to stick together, right? Sometimes literally. I ever tell you 'bout the time I ran into Tar Baby in the sewer system?

You're not a mutant, either.

— Cable & Deadpool #9

Wolverine (to Hisako)

Quit whining, kid. I got eaten today.

Yes, about that...

Forget it.

I can't begin to apologize.

Pfft! That's what friends are for.

I'm fairly certain it's not.

— Astonishing X-Men Vol 3 #18

Bobby

Nah, you're my main nerd.

Is this what the cool kids do?

Bobby

I have no idea what cool kids do.

— X-Men First Class Vol 2 #4

As the guardian or whatever of that Nexus, the Man-Thing hates fear.

Jean

You know what, Hank? So do I.

— X-Men First Class Vol 2 #8

Marvel Girl

...getting hard to breathe...

We can rip the disks off our clothes, but there's no surviving this fall!

Angel

Well that's easy, Hank. Don't fall.

— X-Men First Class Vol 2 #15

Armor

This isn't right. I'm a proper X-Man. I bet you wouldn't pick Logan up like this.

Hisako, I couldn't pick up Logan without doing myself a near-fatal mischief.

Armor

It's the beer.

— Astonishing X-Men Vol 3 #29

It's him it's him it's him I felt it it was so powerful I felt I know he's back now he's back

Ant-Man

Heyheyheyhey. Slow down and make some sense, would ya? Who's back?

Onslaught

Me. I am back.

...Onslaught.

— Onslaught Unleashed #1

So...you're not fighting to stay here, you're staying here to fight.

Lenny Gary

No, no -- you've still got it all wrong, my friend... To stay here is to fight.

— Secret Avengers #13

Hank McCoy

Kyle and Jean-Paul... Do you vow to give yourselves to each other, with love and compassion, and trust?

Kyle Jinadu

I do.

Jean-Paul Beaubier

I do.

Hank McCoy

Then I pronounce you husbands, and partners for life. You may kiss the groom. Both of you.

— Astonishing X-Men Vol 3 #51

Past Beast

What was that?

I'll do the talking. Shut up.

Past Cyclops

Who is out there?

Well... "your brother and his... Uncanny Avengers

Captain America

Come out with your hands up! You are in a lot of trouble! Don't make it any worse for yourselves!

— All-New X-Men #11

My dear friend--I'm so sorry. Your healing factor is gone. I've consulted with Tony Stark, Henry Pym, Santi Sardina... They all agree. The "Empty" bullet in your shoulder contained a dose of this... I can hardly say it... "Intelligent Virus from the Microverse"... I guess that was it's backup plan. To switch off your ability to heal. I think it then tried to take you over. But your power... I imagine it put up a hell of a fight. It burned the virus out of your system. The Good news: I've managed to synthesize a drug to counteract the Adamantium poisoning. But the bad news... you're vulnerable to injury--and you'll age at a normal rate--

Okay, got it. Thanks.

— Wolverine Vol 5 #7

I just like talking to the talking raccoon. It makes me feel like a Disney princess.

We're here because... princess?

What? I'd make a better princess than you.

— All-New X-Men #23

Stop! Stop your lies right now! You-- you're filling my head with all of these-- these images, these impressions! All of these roads not taken... you're not convincing me that I've done anything wrong. I can't be held responsible for things I have no control over! This collage of all the good things that won't happen because of something I've done. I want my friends to have love. I want my friends to rise above their stature and become the mutant--

Uatu

I came here to tell you... because of you none of these things will ever happen. A myriad of realities you have destroyed, Dr. McCoy. You have guaranteed that the happiness and love and respect and adventure that you crave for your friends may never happen.

Then help me. Help me put it back. Help me.

Uatu

I am the Watcher. I do not act. And you disgust me, Hank McCoy.