You might recall how Brian Braddock was originally granted his powers by Merlyn's magic, first through the Amulet of Right, then through his costume, then eventually getting innate super-strength, flight, etc. It's also been established that his powers are linked to his confidence level. So nothing to suggest he's a mutant really.

But then again, Brian was later established being half-Otherworldian - in much the same way that Namor is half-Atlantean and considered a mutant. Plus there's also the fact that both his twin sister and his brother are mutants, which in itself wouldn't necessarily mean he also is, mind you.

So is Brian a mutant or not? Has he ever officially been established as a mutant in the comics? And if so, what would his mutant power be?

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