Guide Note

Professor Charles Xavier is a fiction character in the Marvel Universe and leader of the team of mutant superheroes called the X-Men. Though the character has never been had its own comic book, it has appeared in virtually every X-Men comic book, cartoon series, and film. Despite being confined to a wheelchair, Xavier is depicted as one of the world's most powerful mutants, possessing unrivaled psychic abilities.

Fast Facts

First Appearance: X-Men #1 (1963)
Creators: Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
Real Name: Charles Francis Xavier
Powers: World's most powerful telepath
Founder of the X-Men
Movie: Portrayed by Patrick Stewart in X-Men films

Parallels to the Real World

In the Marvel Universe, Charles Xavier fights for mutant rights, but he also lobbies for understanding between normal humans and mutant. Because of this, he has often been compared to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King's vision of a society where black people are treated equally is remarkably similar to Xavier's dream of a world where mutants are not persecuted for their differences. Like Dr. King, Xavier's message has mobilized and inspired mutants all over the Marvel world. Carrying the comparison further, Xavier's archrival/friend Magneto's more militant methods have drawn comparisons to Malcolm X.

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Professor Xavier Background and History

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Professor Xavier Film and TV Shows

Pryde of the X-Men (1989): Wikipedia entry
X-Men (1992 TV Series): IMDb entry - Wikipedia entry
X-Men: Evolution (2000 TV Series): IMDb entry - Wikipedia entry
X-Men (2000 Film): IMDb entry - Wikipedia entry
X2: X-Men United (2003 Film): IMDb entry - Wikipedia entry
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006 Film): IMDb entry - Wikipedia entry

Professor Xavier Comic Books

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Professor Xavier Images

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Professor Xavier and Merchandise

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Professor Xavier Culture and Satire

Adherents.com: The Religion of Charles Xavier
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X-Entertainment: Deleted Scenes From The X-Men Movie
YouTube Video: X-Feld: The Vacuum Cleaner
YouTube Video: X-Men Reggae
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