Professor X facts for kids

Professor Charles Xavier, often called Professor X, is a famous fictional character and superhero from Marvel Comics. He was created by the legendary writers Stan Lee and Jack Kirby for the X-Men comic books. Professor X is known for his amazing power of telepathy, which means he can read minds and communicate with people using only his thoughts. He is also the founder and leader of the X-Men, a team of powerful mutants who work to protect a world that often fears them.

Professor X is always shown using a wheelchair. When the X-Men comics first came out, they often used the stories to talk about real-world issues, like civil rights. Professor X was inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., a leader who believed in peaceful ways to fight for equality. His main opponent, the supervillain Magneto, was inspired by Malcolm X, another important civil rights leader who had different ideas about how to achieve equality. In the X-Men movies, Professor X has been played by two well-known actors: Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy.

Who is Professor X?

Professor Charles Xavier is a very powerful mutant with incredible mental abilities. He can not only read minds but also project his thoughts into others, create illusions, and even control people's actions with his mind. He uses his powers to help both mutants and humans.

Founding the X-Men

Professor X started the X-Men team to create a safe place for young mutants to learn how to control their powers. He also wanted to teach them to use their abilities to help others and work for a better future where mutants and humans could live together peacefully. His school, the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, is where the X-Men train.

Professor X's Powers

Professor X is one of the strongest telepaths in the Marvel Universe. His main powers include:

• Telepathy: Reading and communicating with minds.
• Mind Control: Influencing or controlling the thoughts and actions of others.
• Illusions: Creating fake images or sounds in people's minds.
• Astral Projection: Sending his mind out of his body to travel or communicate.
• Mental Blasts: Firing powerful mental attacks that can stun or knock out enemies.

He uses a special machine called Cerebro to make his telepathic powers even stronger, allowing him to find mutants anywhere on Earth.

Professor X in Movies and TV

Professor X has appeared in many X-Men movies and TV shows.

• Patrick Stewart: He played the older Professor X in many films, starting with the first X-Men movie in 2000. He brought a wise and calm presence to the character.
• James McAvoy: He played the younger Professor X in movies like X-Men: First Class and X-Men: Days of Future Past. His portrayal showed how Charles Xavier became the leader we know.

Both actors helped bring the beloved character to life for a new generation of fans.

Images for kids

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  A young Charles Xavier. Story by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Alex Toth, and Vincent Colletta.

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In Spanish: Charles Xavier para niños