The Umbrella Academy's Ben Hargreeves aka Number Six aka The Horror is perhaps the most mysterious of the Hargreeves children -- from his uncanny superpowers to the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death.

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As fans well know, Ben holds the ability to summon eldritch tentacles out of his stomach, unleashing devastating, extra-dimensional creatures on his enemies. It's also a power that may even be a danger to himself. A few changes were made to Number Six's character while adapting the source work into a hit Netflix's streaming series, diverging from the comics. Beware of spoilers.

10 Same: Powers And Abilities

Ben Hargreeves has perhaps one of the most terrifying abilities in The Umbrella Academy. As stated above, Ben can summon giant, squid-like tentacles through a portal in his stomach. Netflix's TV series emulates this perfectly, introducing Ben's deadly talent during the battle against a gang of robbers holed up in a bank vault.

Ben is also seen as being reluctant to use such powers, hinting that the full effects of wielding cosmic entities through his naval cavity might be dangerous. Could this be how Ben died later on in life?

9 Different: Ghostly Form

One simple but major difference between comic book Ben and TV Ben is his ghostly form. In the comics, Ben appears as a decrepit man in a super suit, the same suit he wore at the moment of his untimely death.

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In the show, however, Ben has portrayed by a youthful-looking man in street clothes and a hooded coat. In both versions, Ben manifests with his brother Klaus who can commune with the dead.

8 Same: He's Dead

Yes, that's correct, Ben is indeed the one member of the Academy who is dead -- a fact present in both versions of the story. We first learn about the Horror's demise when the team gathers to mourn the death of their adoptive father next to a giant statue erected in Number Six's likeness.

Unfortunately, the comic never delves into what causes Ben's death, although the rest of the team seems to blame Number One aka Luther Hargreeves aka Spaceboy for the tragedy. Will Netflix follow the same path... or will it flesh out the details of The Horror's horrible end?

7 Different: Interaction With The Living

This was something showrunner Steve Blackman delved into during the development of the Netflix show -- exploring the various rules governing the spiritual world. Questions like, "Can Ben impact the physical world?" or "Can he influence other living beings?" are all things the writer's room had to has out while creating the world of the story.

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In the comic, however, Ben's abilities are relegated to interacting with Klaus Hargreeves aka Number Four alone. In the TV show, Ben can and does interact with the world -- especially in season 2 where his character really begins to develop.

6 Same: Ben's Death Remains A Mystery

Ben in The Umbrella Academy Season 2

In conjunction with the fact that Ben is already dead at the start of the present-day timeline in The Umbrella Academy, another plot point that remains unchanged for the Netflix series is the mystery surrounding Number Six's death.

Ben Hargreeves' death is never explained in the comic and is only brushed over in the backstory exposition, hinting that Luther blames himself for the incident. While there are many fan theories surrounding The Horror's untimely end, the method is never revealed.

5 Different: Character Design

Another obvious difference between Ben Hargreeves of Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá's comic and Netflix's stream show is The Horror's overall design. In the comic, Ben is a Caucasian child with white-blonde hair who grows into a young man wearing a Batman-like costume.

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In the show, Ben is portrayed in a more diverse way. TV show Number Six is portrayed as an Asian man who appears in street clothes. During his time at the Academy, Ben's costume was also a leather jumpsuit similar to the X-Men films of the early 00s.

4 Same: He's A Reluctant Hero

Ben The Horror Netflix Umbrella Academy

One of Ben's hallmarks as a character is his reluctance to be a superhero. This is demonstrated as early as the pilot episode of The Umbrella Academy where a young Ben expresses an apprehension of using his powers.

"Do I really have to?" says the young Horror, who then promptly enters a bank vault and unleashes his eldritch tentacles on the four men inside. This is also true of the comic book Ben who, despite wanting to please Sir Reginald and his siblings, is noted for being the least willing to embrace the superhero life.

3 Different: Character Complexity

Jill and Ben in The Umbrella Academy Season 2

Like many of the Hargreeves children, the Netflix series gives the inaugural class of The Umbrella Academy a certain depth not necessarily found in the comics. That's not to say Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá's comic is devoid of complexity. On the contrary, it has lots to say; Netflix, however, pushes the IP further.

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Such is the case with The Horror. Though he starts off with mere cameos here and there, Ben's role in the streaming series is more realized after Season 2 where his arc really takes off. In an interview with GQ actor Justin H. Min, who plays adult Ben, stated he and showrunner Steve Blackman took time thinking about who Ben is (and would become) before bringing him to the screen.

2 Same: Klaus' Jiminy Cricket

Ben Hargreeves serves as the conscience of Number Four aka Klaus Hargreeves aka The Séance. He's Jiminy Cricket who reminds Klaus of his moral responsibilities even if the troubled Number Four refuses to listen.

But then again, if your father locked you in a tomb full of angry ghosts for hours on end, perhaps you would come out a little on edge too. Nonetheless, Ben is always there to help his brother do the right thing, and even hints that Klaus may have greater levels of power than he originally believed.

1 Different: Saved Klaus During The Academy's Debut

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This is not only a change for the character, but it's also a major change for the team in general. In the original comic, the maiden voyage of The Umbrella Academy saw the children battling against the likes of a robot zombie named Gustav Eiffel at the Eiffel Tower. However, in the Netflix show, the inaugural class intercepts a bank robbery in action.

During the events of the comic version, Ben rescues Klaus after during the battle with Eiffel, foreshadowing their future relationship as Ben being The Seance's voice of reason. In the Netflix show, Ben and Klaus don't cross paths.

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