Who Is Professor X? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Professor X is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Charles Francis Xavier, with over 7,879 comic issue appearances. Professor Charles Xavier is the creator of the X-Men and founder of the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters. His dream of peaceful coexistence between mutants and humanity has long been the driving force for the X-Men. An immensely powerful telepath and scientific genius, Xavier was among the world's greatest masterminds. Killed at the hands of a Phoenix crazed Cyclops, Xavier's memory and dream still remains and motivates his X-Men to keep fighting for a world that fears and hates them.

Who is Professor X?

Origin Charles Xavier was born into a wealthy family and was the son of a nuclear researcher named Brian Xavier . His powers come into light when he read the mind of a man who could have saved his father from a terrible accident. That man ended up marrying Charles' mother, Sharon Xavier . Creation Professor Xavier was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby , first appearing in X-Men #1 in 1963. His character was inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his physical inspiration was actor Yul Brynner. Character Evolution Charles Xavier had a vision of a world where humans and mutant could live together and benefit from each other's strengths.

Key facts

Professor X is of mutant origin and first appeared in "X-Men". The character is published by Marvel. With 7,879 recorded issue appearances, Professor X ranks among the most featured characters in comics.