By Lisa Goudy
A recurring theme in X-Men is the question of if one person with powers, called mutants, is bad, does that make all mutants
bad?
Take the classic relationship of Magneto and
Prof. Charles Xavier. Magneto has the ability to manipulate metal and
Xavier
has the ability to read and control minds. In many variations of
X-Men comics and in the films, Magneto and Prof. X become
good friends. Both being different, they share a common bond in a
world where people aren't sure whether they should be afraid
of or accepting of mutants.
However, Magneto and Prof. X become enemies when
their ideologies change. Prof. X believes that mutants and humans
should
and can coexist, based in part on his nature and also on good
relationships he's had with non-powered people. Therefore, he
sees the best in powered and non-powered individuals.
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Amazing column!
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