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Magneto (/ m æ ɡ ˈ n iː t oʊ /; birth name: Max Eisenhardt; alias: Erik Lehnsherr German pronunciation: [ˈeːʁɪk ˈleːnshɛʁ] and Magnus) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with the X-Men.
Erik Magnus Lehnsherr, also known as Magneto, is a character primarily portrayed by Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender in 20th Century Fox's X-Men film series. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name , he has appeared in eight installments of the franchise.
This version's real name is Erik Magnus Lehnsherr. McKellen's incarnation appears in X-Men (2000), X2, and X-Men: The Last Stand in addition to an uncredited appearance in the mid-credits scene of The Wolverine while Fassbender's incarnation appears in X-Men: First Class, [8] [9] [10] X-Men: Apocalypse, [11] and Dark Phoenix.
First Class is set primarily in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and focuses on the relationship between Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto, and the origin of their groups—the X-Men and the Brotherhood of Mutants, respectively, as they deal with the Hellfire Club led by Sebastian Shaw, a mutant supremacist bent on enacting ...
Maxamilion "Max" Eisenhardt a.k.a. "Erik Magnus Lehnsherr" X-Men (vol. 2) #2 He founded the team and led the team. Depowered following the effects of M-Day. Powers restored by the High Evolutionary in Uncanny X-Men #507. He is the father of Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and Polaris. Currently a member of the X-Men's Extinction Team. Chrome
Michael Fassbender / Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto: A powerful mutant who can manipulate magnetic fields. While he dissents with Xavier due to a wish to prove mutant-kind's superiority, they revert to being allies as the older Erik helps the X-Men battle against Sentinels in the future. Jennifer Lawrence as Raven / Mystique:
Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto: Leader and founder of the Brotherhood, Magneto is a mutant Holocaust survivor who wages war against humanity in the name of mutant superiority. He has the ability to control and manipulate metal, making him one of the most powerful mutants.
Erik Magnus Lensherr (originally Max Eisenhardt) Uncanny X-Men #4 Team founder and original leader. Father of Polaris. Depowered following M-Day, but repowered in Uncanny X-Men #507. Currently a member of Cyclops' faction of X-Men. Toad [1] Mortimer Toynbee Served in many incarnations of the team as both a member and a leader.