Mickey is a skilled magician.
“When people laugh at Mickey Mouse, it's because he's so human; and that is the secret of his popularity. I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing — that it was all started by a mouse.” - Walt Disney
Mickey Mouse is an animated anthropomorphic mouse created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks in the year 1928. Mickey is, by far, The Walt Disney Company's most famous character and serves as the company's mascot. Estimated as standing 2' 3" (69 centimeters) and weighing 23 pounds (10 kilograms), Mickey rapidly rose to the pinnacle of American culture, becoming the most popular and recognizable cartoon character in the world and the prime influence of following cartoons.
For over 88 years, he has signified The Walt Disney Company, animation, goodwill, fun, laughter, and most of all Walt Disney himself. It was said by Lillian Disney, his wife, that over the years, Mickey and Walt grew together and were mirrors of each other's personality. They both started off mischievous and cheeky, but as they grew older preferred to step out of the spotlight and observe others work their magic. President Jimmy Carter once said: "Mickey Mouse is the symbol of goodwill, surpassing all languages and cultures. When one sees Mickey Mouse, they see happiness."
Mickey's 3-circle silhouette serves as the logo for most of Disney's subsidiaries, save for the ones that don't carry the 'Disney' or 'Walt Disney' label. Andy Warhol's portrait from The Art of Mickey Mouse used Warhol's famous pop art techniques on the classic mouse
Biography
Steamboat Willie onwards
This section is vastly incomplete.
The Big Cheese has had a few notable things in his life before Kingdom Hearts, believe it or not. He's done very much in his life.
One of Mickey's very first accomplishments involved a barn, his girlfriend Minnie, and a biplane.
At some point, Mickey and his friends ran a nightclub called the House of Mouse. They didn't maintain it for too long, however; the hitches they ran into were quite numerous.
Kingdom Hearts
Legends of the Multi-Universe (Menslady's Story)
He has had some big tragedies in his life, including seeing his famous 'father', Walt Disney die in front of him just to protect the Walt Disney Foundation from the Heartless. Another tragedy is that Mickey saw his dear cousin, Roy Disney, shot dead by the untalented and malicious Jonas Brothers. Now with Disney being impersonated by a phony company claiming to be the Disney Foundation, Mickey is really determined to restore Disney to its former glory and get his loved ones back! This determination seems to play a big part in keeping Mickey going...fighting hard to protect Myotismon and Angewomon, the ones who can save his father's company.
The Protectors of the Multi-Universe
Mickey becomes Abigail, David, and Olivia's mentor and guardian, helping them follow their destinies as Protectors of the Multi-Universe. Mickey is also Abigail's closest friend and magical teacher to teach her the magic of Disney. He sees her as a younger version of himself.
LOTM: Monster Squad
Taking place during the events of the Monster War, and after the loss of his father, Walt and cousin, Roy. Mickey is hunted down by his enemies and is forced to flee. He soon encounters the Doctor and Mickey. They work together to outrun their foes and escape to Vincent Van Ghoul's castle. Where he discovers his destiny to become a part of a group known as the Monster Squad. With his new friends, he has to stop the monsters from taking over the Multi-Universe and save the Disney Kingdom. Along the way, he'll soon learn of a prophecy that may save the Multi-Universe that evolves the Autobots and the mysterious saviors known as the Angels of Disney.
Powers and abilities
Mickey has gained many talents over the years, and is something of a jack-of-all-trades sort of person. A small list of them is here.
Heightened speed and agility.
Being a mouse, Mickey is capable of being a lot faster than other things his size, and still a good deal faster than most things bigger than him.
Fighting ghosts.
Mickey has done this on a number of occasions, sometimes succeeding, sometimes failing. But he can do it.
Magic.
Mickey studied under the sorcerer Yen Sid for possibly multiple years. He's been seen to be able to enchant hundreds of brooms, although having quite a time turning them back.
Keyblade.
As seen in Kingdom Hearts, Mickey is quite skilled with a Keyblade and the responsibility on those who use them.
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See Also
Epic Mickey - Brother My Brother-0