Magneto

Magneto is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a mutant, born with the X-gene that marks him and others like him as a variant branch of the human species possessed of remarkable powers and abilities. Fast Facts:

1. Created by: Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
2. First appearance: X-Men #1 (1963)
3. Real Name: Unrevealed
4. Ethnicity: Eastern European
5. Religious Background: Jewish
6. Spouse: Magda
7. Children: Anya, Wanda Maximoff (The Scarlet Witch), Pietro Maximoff (Quicksilver), Lorna Dane (Polaris)
8. Grand-children: Thomas, William, Luna Maximoff
9. In-laws: Vision, Crystalia Maximoff (Crystal)
10. Powers/abilities: Controls all forms of magnetism

Principles Forged By A Dark Past

Magneto is absolutely dedicated to the protection and supremacy of the mutant race over baseline humans. In his long life, he has been both an advocate for mutants and a mass-murdering terrorist on their behalf. He does not believe homo sapiens will allow mutants to live in peace.

His polarized ethics stem from a tragic past. His parents and sister were killed during the Nazi persecution of Jews, and he spent time in the concentration camp at Auschwitz. After the war, he experienced the persecution of his Gypsy wife Magda, resulting in his separation from his children.

Aliases

1. Erik Magnus Lehnsherr
2. Erik the Red
3. Grey King
4. White King
5. Michael Xavier
6. "The Creator"
7. White Pilgrim
8. Prisoner #214782

Magneto In The Movies

Ian McKellen has portrayed the character in three X-Men films and is reprising the role in the X-Men spin-off film called Magneto.

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