Magneto (Marvel Comics) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Max EisenhardtMagneto |
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Variant cover of X-Men: Black - Magneto #1 (September 2018).
Art by J. Scott Campbell. |
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| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | The X-Men #1 (September 1963) |
| Created by | Stan Lee (writer) Jack Kirby (writer/artist) |
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| Alter ego | Max Eisenhardt |
| Species | Human mutant |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Team affiliations | Brotherhood of Mutants X-Men New Mutants Hellfire Club Acolytes Astonishing Avengers Quiet Council of Krakoa Great Ring of Arakko Brotherhood of Arakko |
| Notable aliases | Magnus Erik Lehnsherr Inmate 214782 White King (later Grey King) of the Hellfire Club Michael Xavier Erik the Red Henryk Gurzsky White Pilgrim |
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Magneto (real name: Max Eisenhardt) is a powerful character from Marvel Comics. He is often seen with the X-Men. He first appeared in The X-Men #1 in September 1963. He was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby.
Magneto is a mutant. Mutants are a special kind of human born with amazing powers. Magneto can create and control magnetic fields. He believes mutants are better than regular humans. He thinks they cannot live peacefully together.
Who is Magneto?
Magneto's story has changed over time. He is a survivor of a terrible historical event where many people were persecuted. Because of this, he wants to protect mutants from ever suffering like that. He believes mutants should be the main species on Earth. His motto is "Never again," meaning he wants to make sure bad things never happen to mutants.
He was once good friends with Professor X. Professor X leads the X-Men. But their different ideas often cause them to disagree. Magneto has been a supervillain, an antihero, and even a superhero. He has worked with the X-Men and even led the New Mutants. He was once the headmaster of the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters.
His Story and Ideas
Writer Chris Claremont helped create Magneto's detailed background. He based Magneto on real-life leaders who fought for their people. Magneto's ideas are sometimes compared to those of Malcolm X, a civil rights leader.
Magneto in Movies and TV
Magneto has appeared in many movies and TV shows.
- Ian McKellen played Magneto in films like X-Men (2000).
- Michael Fassbender played a younger Magneto in movies like X-Men: First Class (2011).
- Both actors played Magneto in X-Men: Days of Future Past.
- Magneto also appears in cartoons like X-Men: The Animated Series (1992). He was voiced by David Hemblen.
- He is also in the newer show X-Men '97 (2024), voiced by Matthew Waterson.
Why Magneto is Important
Magneto is a very important character in comics. He is often seen as one of the greatest comic book villains. He is also considered one of the most powerful mutants. His story shows how someone can be shaped by their past. It also explores ideas about protecting your group and fighting for what you believe in.
