What is a Mutant?
A mutant is a person who is born with "special" powers. No one knows for
sure what causes mutation or who will be born a mutant until puberty, when
their powers is most likely to manifest due to a heavy stress.
NOTE: There has been a few exceptions when
it comes to manifesting mutation during puberty. For example, Nightcrawler
was born with blue fur and tail since birth.
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So, why do people fear and hate them?
Because they are different. They believe that mutant will eventually replace
normal humans. They fear what they don't understand.
And who wouldn't? Imagine going to school with someone who can fire optic blast
at you, putting you in danger if they don't know how to control their powers.
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 What
is the School for Gifted Youngsters?
The Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters is a school where young mutants are
trained how to use their powers. Graduate students, such as Cyclops, Jean and
Storm, who have become full members of the X-Men, teach these young ones how to
control their powers and use it for the good of mankind.
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Who are the X-Men?
The X-Men are a group of mutants led by Professor Charles Xavier, who
swore to protect the innocent from mutants who use their powers to harm
normal humans. The X-Men team members vary since many have stayed
throughout the years while others have left the X-Men to joined other
teams or preferred to work alone. The members who have stayed the longest
are: Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Storm, and Wolverine.
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Who were the "original X-Men" everyone talks about?
The original X-Men were the first group of mutants recruited by Professor
Charles Xavier. They consisted of Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Iceman, and
Angel.
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Who are the Brotherhood of Mutants?
Unlike Xavier, Erik Magnus (also known as Magneto) thinks that a war is coming
between normal humans and mutants, and that it is up to the mutants to stand up
to themselves or normal humans will destroy them. Magneto has gathered a group
of mutants to fight for his cause and beliefs, the Brotherhood of Mutants.
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Why doesn't Professor X make Magneto a good
guy by messing with his mind?
It goes against Professor Xavier's morals. He believes that everyone has free
will, and that they can change by reasoning. He would only go into someone's
mind if that person gives him permission, or in case of a very life and death
extreme situation.
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 Why does Cyclops have to wear those visors?
Scott Summers is unable to turn off his optic beams at will. He must always wear
special visors made of ruby quartz plates that filter his beams. These visors
plates can be set at different settings; from 90 degrees (blocking the optic
beam from exposing), to zero degrees (letting the beams go through completely).
He also uses ruby sunglasses when not in a mission or battle, although it
does not give him the same capability of control as the visors.
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What is
adamantium?
Adamantium is a very indestructible metal. Wolverine is one of the few mutants
with adamantium in his body.
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What is the difference between telepathy and
telekinesis?
Telepathy is the ability to read or communicate to someone else through the
mind.
Telekinesis is the ability to move objects by the mind.
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What is a
Cerebro?
This computerized scanning device detects other mutants. It is most
effective when a it is used by a mutant with psionic (mental) powers, although,
if trained correctly, other mutants can use it as well.
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How many mutants are there?
It is impossible to tell. But they are a minority compared to normal humans.
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How
long has the X-Men comic book been around?
Since 1963. The creators were Stan "The Man" Lee, and the artist Jack
Kirby.
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What do you
recommend to help me catch up with early X-Men storylines? The
Essential X-Men books would be a good source for some of the best X-Men
storylines. Currently there are at least four volumes. Each book is about 528
pages and are printed in black and white. Essential Uncanny X-Men Volume
1:
Reprints Uncanny X-Men 1-24.  Essential X-Men Volume 1:
When they returned to the Marvel publishing schedule
in 1975, the X-Men were a forgotten team of heroes, whose adventures had been
canceled years before. But within five years, they became a sales phenomenon,
and remain the highest selling comics title to this day. What was so special
about those stories that created a legend? Contains Giant Size X-Men #1, and
X-Men #94-119
Essential
X-Men Volume 2:
Reprints Uncanny X-Men #120 - 144. Featuring Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Essential
X-Men Volume 3:
The Phoenix Saga! Reprints Uncanny X-Men #145-161, X-Men Annual #3-5. Featuring
Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum. Essential
X-Men Volume 4:
The return of the Dark Phoenix! The rise of the Morlocks! The marriage
of Scott Summers and Madelyne! The Japanese adventure of Rogue and Wolverine!
It's all here as we reprint UNCANNY X-MEN #162 - #179, plus X-MEN ANNUAL #6!
Featuring the work of Chris Claremont, Paul Smith, John Romita, Jr. and
many more!
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