In a parallel world where Charles Xavier never formed the X-Men, Hank McCoy became a dark and twisted version of the mutant hero, Beast! As a ruthless genetic scientist, the Dark Beast spent years with Apocalypse enhancing mutants abilities! Escaping the destruction of his own world, the Dark Beast has already affected this reality, most notably by experimenting on the mutants of Genosha! Anticipating the day that he will move against his adopted world, the Dark Beast studies and plans with cold-hearted patience!