Magneto
Magneto's start in life couldn't have been worse. He was born in Poland just before
WWII. When the Nazis invaded Poland, the young Erik Lehnsherr and his parents
were sent to Auschwitz. Erik was the only member of his family to survive the
war. During that time, he witnessed the brutality that humans could bring on minorities.
That realizaion would forever change his views on the world. Later, Erik met Charles
Xavier at a psychaitric hospital while working as a volunteer orderly. The two
formed a deep friendship.
Magneto has mastered his power over magnetic fields and uses it to ensure
that humans will not win the war against mutants. Only two things can redirect
his attention: His friend Xavier, and any danger to the mutants who follow him.
He and Xavier have often found themselves on opposite sides of battlefield, but
the danger to their fellow mutants has brought them together.
Magneto can use his power over magnetic fields to affect any quantity of metal.
He can throw large objects, immobilize a person, and even fly. As one of the most
powerful mutants in the world, he can be dangerous opponent and a great ally.
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