Mikhail Ursus was one of the first known mutants born in the Soviet Union in the 20th Century to survive past childhood. Up until the time of his birth, the Soviet government had been performing euthanasia on all mutants at the first manifestation of their superhuman powers. The government was made to see the potential value of superhumans serving the state due to the efforts of scientist Pieter Phobos.

Ursa Major has the ability to transform into a large anthropomorphic bear. The transformation takes about 10 seconds and Ursa Major possesses superhuman strength in bear form. He can lift about 15 tons in bear form and has the reflexes, stamina and resistance to injury of an adult Siberian bear. Ursa Major also retains his human intelligence and the ability to speak in bear form. Ursa Major can maul his opponents with his sharp claws and a powerful bite.

SCULPTED AND PAINTED BY STUDIOGENESIS ARTIST PAUL ARMAND ALMENDAREZ, PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOYMAN!!!