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Creation & Design

Professor X was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, debuting in X-Men #1 in 1963. He was designed as the founder of the X-Men and a mentor to young mutants.

Early Years

In his early years, Professor X established the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters to train mutants to control their powers and promote peaceful coexistence between humans and mutants.

Character Development

Over the years, Professor X has evolved from a mentor figure to a more complex character, grappling with moral dilemmas and the consequences of his actions in the fight for mutant rights.

Cultural Reception

Professor X has been widely received as a symbol of tolerance and understanding, representing the struggles of marginalized groups.

Character Details

Real Name:
Charles Francis Xavier
Aliases:
Xavier, Professor, Chuck
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
X-Men, Xavier Institute, The Avengers
Abilities:
Telepathy, Telekinesis, Mind Control
Equipment:
Cerebro, X-Men Danger Room
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
bald

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Uncanny X-Men #1

Marvel ⋅ 1963

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Uncanny X-Men #1
 
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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 #2

Marvel ⋅ 1963

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Uncanny X-Men #2
 
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1st appearance of the Vanisher, a teleporter

2nd team appearance of the X-Men

2nd appearance of Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, Professor X, Angel, Beast

Uncanny X-Men #7

Marvel ⋅ 1964

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Uncanny X-Men #7
 
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2nd appearance of the Blob

1st appearance of Cerebro, a machine that amplifies Xavier's abilities

Uncanny X-Men #12

Marvel ⋅ 1965

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Uncanny X-Men #12
 
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1st appearance and origin of the Juggernaut

Origin of Professor X

1st cameo appearance of Cyttorak, as a statue, the demonic elder god whose Crimson Bands and ruby gemstone gave Juggernaut great powers

Uncanny X-Men #20

Marvel ⋅ 1966

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Uncanny X-Men #20
 
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3rd appearance of the Blob

Origin of how Professor X lost the use of his legs

Uncanny X-Men #106

Marvel ⋅ 1977

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Uncanny X-Men #106
 
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1st appearance of the Entity, the dark side of Professor X

There are similarities between the Entity and Onslaught although the Entity is Xavier's dark side while Onslaught is the manifestation of Xavier and Magento's dark sides

Uncanny X-Men #117

Marvel ⋅ 1979

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Uncanny X-Men #117
 
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1st appearance of the Shadow King, Amahl Farouk, a powerful psychic

Origin of Professor X concerning a difficult psychic battle against Amahl Farouk which was the inspiration to create the X-Men

Professor X recalls his first encounter with Storm

New Mutants #25

Marvel ⋅ 1985

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New Mutants #25
 
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1st cameo appearance of Legion, son of Professor Xavier and Gabrielle Haller, appears in a one-page dossier created by Moira MacTaggert

New X-Men #146

Marvel ⋅ 2003

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New X-Men #146
 
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First time Professor X says, 'To me, my X-Men' as a standalone phrase - previous uses of the summons appear within a sentence or said by impostors

New Avengers #7

Marvel ⋅ 2005

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New Avengers #7
 
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1st team appearance of the Illuminati: Professor X, Doctor Strange, Black Bolt, Iron Man, Namor

Old Man Logan #26
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Old Man Logan #26
 
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Cover art by Jim Lee from the 1992 Impel X-Men trading card set featuring Charles Xavier in the hoverchair

Astonishing X-Men #6

Marvel ⋅ 2018

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Astonishing X-Men #6
 
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1st appearance of Charles Xavier as X, inhabiting the body of Fantomex

Mr. and Mrs. X #2

Marvel ⋅ 2018

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Mr. and Mrs. X #2
 
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1st cameo appearance of Xandra

Mr. and Mrs. X #3

Marvel ⋅ 2018

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Mr. and Mrs. X #3
 
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1st full appearance and origin of Xandra, daughter of Professor X and Lilandra

Uncanny X-Men #1

Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2018

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Uncanny X-Men #1
 
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Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell

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