Why is Iceman so strong?

Robert "Bobby" Drake a.k.a Iceman is an Omega Level Mutant. In short, he's measured to be one of the strongest mutants in the mainstream Marvel continuity... read more

Because his power gives him the ability to manipulate things on a molecular level. He can slow down the movement of molecules. And he can do this across the entire world. So he's arguably on par or above Magneto. read more

However, now Ice-Man has the ability to become ice himself. Couple that with his ability to control moisture he can keep augmenting himself into any form he likes. While Iceman's ice is super dense, if broken he can heal his ice form, akin to Wolverine. read more