But in all actuality, well - he’s actually the one thing holding back the X-Men the most.

Sorry to tell you.

Not long ago, fans even watched Xavier’s exit from X-Men, and it was… rather positive.

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His leave was a net positive shift in the team’s dynamics.

Marvel’s recent event was particularly meaningful to Cyclops as he was one of Xaviers biggest champions.

Scott supported his mentor’s vision of peaceful coexistence.

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This new independence signals a brighter future for the X-Men, one that doesnt rely on Xaviers weighty vision.

While Erik Lehnsherr’s methods have often been extreme,Magneto’s visionhas been vilified to almost mythical proportions.

The mutant leaders fought for mutant liberation, but their conflicting ideologies led them down very different paths.

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However, theworst things Charles everdid all stem from his greatest flaw: his massive ego.

Time and again, Professor Xavier’s telepathic abilities crossed the line.He constantly manipulated others for his own agenda.

Beyond his telepathy, Xaviers decisions often extended beyond subtle coercion.

Professor X using his telepathic powers.

Here’s what the films got wrong.

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The X-Men franchise, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, centers on mutants with extraordinary abilities.

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Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they battle discrimination and villainous mutants threatening humanity.

Charles Xavier tells Cyclops he’s going to save his daughter

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Xavier (foreground) with Wolverine and Cyclops in the background.

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The X-Men franchise, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, centers on mutants with extraordinary abilities. Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they battle discrimination and villainous mutants threatening humanity. The series explores themes of diversity and acceptance through a blend of action, drama, and complex characters, spanning comics, animated series, and blockbuster films.

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X-Men, released in 2000, introduces Wolverine and Rogue as they join Professor Xavier’s private academy for mutants. The resident superhero team, the X-Men, led by Xavier, confronts a terrorist organization of mutants with similar abilities, highlighting the ongoing conflict between humans and mutants.

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