Real Name: Charles Xavier
First Appearance: X-Men #1 (1963)
Affiliation: Founder and mentor of the X-Men
Powers: Telepathy, including the ability to read minds, project thoughts, and communicate mentally over distances.
Professor Charles Xavier debuts in X-Men #1 as the visionary founder of the X-Men, selecting and guiding a team of young mutants—Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast, and Iceman. From the start, he emphasizes both rigorous training and moral responsibility, instilling in his students the belief that mutants and humans can coexist peacefully. Through X-Men #1–9, Xavier’s role is that of a steady, guiding presence. Although physically confined to a wheelchair, his mental prowess and strategic thinking shape the team’s missions and ethical compass. His unwavering commitment to preparing the X-Men for a world that fears and misunderstands them makes him the cornerstone of their identity and purpose during these formative stories.
