Magneto
Creation & Design
Magneto was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, inspired by the themes of prejudice and discrimination, reflecting the struggles faced by marginalized groups.Early Years
Initially portrayed as a villain, Magneto's character evolved to show his complex motivations, often driven by his traumatic experiences during the Holocaust.Character Development
Over the years, Magneto has transitioned from a straightforward villain to a more nuanced character, often portrayed as an anti-hero with a tragic backstory, reflecting the complexities of his ideology and the moral dilemmas faced by mutants.Cultural Reception
Magneto has been critically acclaimed as one of Marvel's most complex villains, often seen as a tragic figure whose actions are driven by a desire to protect his people.Character Details
Real Name:
Max Eisenhardt
Aliases:
Erik Lensherr, Magneto
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, X-Men, Hellfire Club
Abilities:
Magnetism manipulation, Flight, Energy manipulation
Equipment:
Magnetic helmet, Power dampening technology
Weight:
190lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
gray
Hair Color:
white
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Strange Tales #84
Marvel
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1961
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Vol. 1
Prototype of Magneto
Uncanny X-Men #1
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the X-Men: Cyclops, Jean Grey aka Marvel Girl, Iceman, Angel, Beast, Professor X
1st appearance of Magneto
Homo Superior concept, coined by Magneto to describe humans born with special abilities introduced in this issue
1st team appearance of the X-Men: Cyclops, Jean Grey aka Marvel Girl, Iceman, Angel, Beast, Professor X
1st appearance of Magneto
Homo Superior concept, coined by Magneto to describe humans born with special abilities introduced in this issue
Uncanny X-Men #4
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants led by Magneto
1st appearance of Scarlet Witch
1st appearance of Quicksilver
1st appearance Mastermind, later becomes Jason Wyngarde
1st appearance of Toad
2nd appearance of Magneto
Although the Scarlet Witch's costume is colored green on the cover, it is red in the story
First interaction between Charles Xavier and Magneto, though their origins have since been retconned to have them meet earlier in their lives
1st team appearance of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants led by Magneto
1st appearance of Scarlet Witch
1st appearance of Quicksilver
1st appearance Mastermind, later becomes Jason Wyngarde
1st appearance of Toad
2nd appearance of Magneto
Although the Scarlet Witch's costume is colored green on the cover, it is red in the story
First interaction between Charles Xavier and Magneto, though their origins have since been retconned to have them meet earlier in their lives
Uncanny X-Men #5
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
Introduction of Asteroid M, Magneto's headquarters in outer space
3rd appearance of Magneto
2nd appearance of Scarlet Witch
2nd appearance of Quicksilver
2nd team appearance of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
Introduction of Asteroid M, Magneto's headquarters in outer space
3rd appearance of Magneto
2nd appearance of Scarlet Witch
2nd appearance of Quicksilver
2nd team appearance of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
Journey Into Mystery #109
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
First Magneto appearance outside of an X-Men comic
Avengers, The #49
Marvel
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1968
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Typhon, a Titan from Olympus
Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver quit the Avengers
The concept of a nation designated to mutants is proposed by Magneto to the United Nations
1st appearance of Typhon, a Titan from Olympus
Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver quit the Avengers
The concept of a nation designated to mutants is proposed by Magneto to the United Nations
Uncanny X-Men #49
Marvel
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1968
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Lorna Dane, daughter of Magneto who later takes the name Polaris
1st appearance of Mesmero, a mutant with hypnosis powers
Origin of Beast begins and continues through to #53
[May 2025 - there is a rumor circulating online that Neve Campbell has been cast as Polaris in an upcoming MCU project]
1st appearance of Lorna Dane, daughter of Magneto who later takes the name Polaris
1st appearance of Mesmero, a mutant with hypnosis powers
Origin of Beast begins and continues through to #53
[May 2025 - there is a rumor circulating online that Neve Campbell has been cast as Polaris in an upcoming MCU project]
Uncanny X-Men #62
Marvel
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1969
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Savage Land Mutates, natives of the Savage Land, genetically altered by Magneto
First time Magneto removes helmet
1st team appearance of the Savage Land Mutates, natives of the Savage Land, genetically altered by Magneto
First time Magneto removes helmet
Avengers, The #186
Marvel
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1979
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Vol. 1
Chthon appears as a cloud entity and possesses the Scarlet Witch
1st appearance of Magda, the wife of Magneto and mother to Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch
Origin of Scarlet Witch and Pietro, told by Bova
Hinted that Magneto is the father of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch
Chthon appears as a cloud entity and possesses the Scarlet Witch
1st appearance of Magda, the wife of Magneto and mother to Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch
Origin of Scarlet Witch and Pietro, told by Bova
Hinted that Magneto is the father of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch
Uncanny X-Men #150
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
Origin of Magneto, specifically the first time a reference is made to having Jewish ancestry and his childhood spent in Auschwitz
Origin of Magneto, specifically the first time a reference is made to having Jewish ancestry and his childhood spent in Auschwitz
Uncanny X-Men #161
Marvel
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1982
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Vol. 1
Origin of Magneto
Uncanny X-Men #200
Marvel
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1985
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Vol. 1
'Trial of Magneto'
Magneto becomes headmaster of Xavier's Academy
Andrea and Andreas Von Strucker become Fenris, a terrorist organization
'Trial of Magneto'
Magneto becomes headmaster of Xavier's Academy
Andrea and Andreas Von Strucker become Fenris, a terrorist organization
New Mutants #35
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 1
Magneto becomes the headmaster of Xavier's
Vision and the Scarlet Witch, The #4
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Glamor and Illusion, friends of Scarlet Witch and also thieves who use a magic show to distract victims
Scarlet Witch confirms that she is the daughter of Magneto
1st appearance of Glamor and Illusion, friends of Scarlet Witch and also thieves who use a magic show to distract victims
Scarlet Witch confirms that she is the daughter of Magneto
Fantastic Four vs. X-Men #4
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Anya Eisenhardt, in a vision
Classic X-Men #12
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance and death of Anya Eisenhardt, the daughter of Magneto
Origin of Magneto
1st full appearance and death of Anya Eisenhardt, the daughter of Magneto
Origin of Magneto
X-Men #1
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 2
1st team appearance of the X-Men Gold (team): Storm, Archangel, Colossus, Iceman and Jean Grey
1st team appearance of the X-Men Blue (team): Cyclops, Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Psylocke and Beast
1st team appearance of The Acolytes: Fabian Cortez, Annie-Marie Cortez, Chrome, Nance Winters, Delgado
Best-selling comic of all-time with sales of 8.1 million copies
Interior pin-up by Jim Lee, 'A Villains Gallery'
1st team appearance of the X-Men Gold (team): Storm, Archangel, Colossus, Iceman and Jean Grey
1st team appearance of the X-Men Blue (team): Cyclops, Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Psylocke and Beast
1st team appearance of The Acolytes: Fabian Cortez, Annie-Marie Cortez, Chrome, Nance Winters, Delgado
Best-selling comic of all-time with sales of 8.1 million copies
Interior pin-up by Jim Lee, 'A Villains Gallery'
Variant 'Gold' cover art painted by Bill Sienkiewicz
First solo title issue featuring Magneto
Variant 'Gold' cover art painted by Bill Sienkiewicz
First solo title issue featuring Magneto
X-Men #25
Marvel
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1993
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Vol. 2
Magneto rips the Adamantium from Wolverine's skeleton revealing Logan's claws are made of bone
Magneto rips the Adamantium from Wolverine's skeleton revealing Logan's claws are made of bone
Uncanny X-Men #327
Marvel
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1995
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Joseph, a Magneto Clone
X-Men: Magneto Testament #1
Marvel
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2008
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Vol. 1
Origin of Max Eisenhardt aka Magneto, specifically his youth as a prisoner in Auschwitz
Five-issue limited series
Origin of Max Eisenhardt aka Magneto, specifically his youth as a prisoner in Auschwitz
Five-issue limited series
Variant cover art by David Finch
Vengeance #1
Marvel
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2011
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Miss America aka America Chavez
Copies ordered by retailers: 25,873
1st appearance of Miss America aka America Chavez
Copies ordered by retailers: 25,873
Variant cover art by David Yardin
Cover art inspired by Iron Man #76 (2004)
Variant cover art by David Yardin
Cover art inspired by Iron Man #76 (2004)
Uncanny X-Men #1
Marvel
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2013
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Vol. 3
1st appearance of Goldballs, a mutant with powers that manifest as golden spheres that are actually eggs (revealed in House of X #5)
Debut of Magneto’s white suit
1st appearance of Goldballs, a mutant with powers that manifest as golden spheres that are actually eggs (revealed in House of X #5)
Debut of Magneto’s white suit
Magneto #1
Marvel
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2014
•
Vol. 3
Debut of Magneto's black suit
Variant cover art by John Cassady
X-Men Black: Magneto #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Cover art by J. Scott Campbell, written by Chris Claremont
Back-up story featuring Apocalypse
Cover art by J. Scott Campbell, written by Chris Claremont
Back-up story featuring Apocalypse
Uncanny X-Men #3
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 5
1st team appearance of Nate Grey's Horsemen of Salvation: Magneto (Peace), Blob (Bounty), Omega Red (Wellness) and Angel (Life)
1st team appearance of Nate Grey's Horsemen of Salvation: Magneto (Peace), Blob (Bounty), Omega Red (Wellness) and Angel (Life)
Heroes Reborn: Magneto and the Mutant Force #1
Marvel
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2021
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Vol. 1
Magneto's Mutant Force versus the Squadron Supreme of America
Variant cover art by Christian Ward
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