X-Men - the characters that are known to almost everyone.Even if a person has never held hands with their comic adventures of the heroes of the famous series of blockbusters heard for sure.But all the details about the famous mutants known perhaps only to their loyal fans.We take a closer look and find out who they are - the X-Men.The characters and their abilities - the focus of this article.
should remember that superheroes, which will be on it are divided into two groups: participants in numerous comic book stories and a series of films, as well as several spin-offs.In addition, mutant heroes are divided into two warring groups: a team calling itself the "X-Men" and their opponents - "Brotherhood of Mutants."
X-Men (Comic Characters): how it all began
first team of mutants appeared in 1963 in the comic book publisher Marvel Comics.Prior to that, some of the characters were the heroes of other stories."Marvel" - one of the two well-known publishing houses dealing with the creation of the popular comic.In 1960 the company began to produce stories about heroes with supernatural powers.The "Marvel" moved away from the cliché image of a superman.Their characters also suffer from problems, troubles and loneliness, quarrel with each other and behave like ordinary people.Such an approach like the readers, and Marvel Comics have quickly gained popularity.At this time, and there were people X - characters who are now known throughout the world.
Initially, it was the five heroes, who were later joined by other mutants.
After the success of the first comic book (in 1970) was set up another team of X-Men, and a lot of new characters.Today the universe is "Marvel", in which they live mutants grew to epic proportions, and the number of characters it has more than 70 characters.
history of the team name
There are two versions of the origin of the name "X-Men".The characters of comics and movies are a so-called gene "Factor X», which causes their amazing abilities.According to another version, they named themselves after his mentor and teacher, scientist Charles Xavier (his nickname - Professor X).
characters in the film "X-Men" and the eponymous comic book heroes - is there a difference?
Although the movies about the adventures of the superhero mutants are created based on the comic, there are significant differences between the adaptations and original.The differences do not relate to the characters abilities, appearance or character, and their stories.Changes made mainly writers in some biographical characters.
Professor X-Men, the list of characters which are presented below, is headed by a genius, Professor Charles Xavier.He is an expert in several scientific fields: anthropology, biophysics, psychology and genetics.He is also a mutant.His ability - an incredibly fast processing of information, reading minds, creating hallucinations.Can feel the presence of other mutants at a short distance.He is the founder of the Institute of gifted adolescents.This is a school where young mutants learn to control their abilities.The first graduates of the institute included in the original composition of the team "X-Men" (characters with photo discussed later).
Charles Xavier protects the rights of mutants, but, unlike his old friend Magneto, does not consider people's enemies.
Wolverine
This is one of the most famous and beloved characters.The second name - Logan.He devoted two films, spin-offs main story of mutants: "X-Men: The Beginning.Wolverine "and" The Wolverine ".
He has superpowers to regenerate.With this aging very slowly.Armed with long claws, the hero of daggers that appear during an emergency.During one experiment Wolverine's skeleton was covered with adamantium - metal, has incredible strength.In spite of the great fighting qualities, he has a negative attitude to murder and destroy the enemy unless absolutely necessary.All of the Wolverine stories are based on his memory loss, he tries to recover and remember what happened to him.
Groza (Storm)
This is quite a popular character.The four films brilliantly played the role of Storm Halle Berry.Key features - control the weather.In addition, it has the skills of magic immune to telepathy and has a close relationship with nature.In the comics, sometimes leads a team called the "X-Men".The film is the assistant Charles Xavier and teacher in the school of mutants.
Cyclops
One of the first students of Professor X.In the comics he leads the rest of the mutants in the film the same as the storm - one of the assistant Xavier.It has the ability to emit laser beams from his eyes ruby color, so is forced to wear dark glasses.He has a strong sense of spatial geometry that allows the Cyclops is not only perfectly accurately hit the target, but also to make stunts.For example, it can calculate the trajectory of the beam so that it repeatedly ricocheted from the surface.
Beast
enters into the first team, created in 1963.It looks scary - high, covered with a thick coat of blue.A brilliant scholar and analyst, from childhood he had a disproportionately large hands and feet (a consequence of exposure to radiation of his father).Then he was forced to take an experimental vaccine that has completely changed its appearance and turned into a beast.
Despite the frightening appearance, a prominent politician, fighting for the rights of mutants.Beast features are its enormous power, high intellect, the ability to regenerate.He holds a surprisingly nimble feet, which successfully replace the mutant arm.
Phoenix (Jean Grey)
One of the most famous characters of the team "X-Men".Also known as Wonder Girl.It has a powerful telepathy and telekinesis.When it awakens the power of the Phoenix, it can manipulate matter, time, space and life forces.Another capacity - samovoskreshenie.Phoenix - mutant of the highest level.To counter its power can not be no one on Earth.It is closely associated with Professor Xavier, who treats her like a daughter, and friends: Wolverine, Cyclops and Storm.
Nightcrawler (Grasshopper)
mutant half-demon, has the ability to teleport.It has your skin blue, three-fingered hands and prehensile tail.Very pious.It appears in the film "X-Men 2" and is one of the characters in the movie "X-Men: Apocalypse."
Archangel
Another member of the first team of famous mutants.Widely known in the comic books, but there is just two films - in "The Last Stand" and a new tape has not yet been published in the rent, "X-Men: Apocalypse."
ability Archangel is his ability to fly through two huge wings growing on his back.In addition, it has high physical strength, hyperacute eyesight and hearing.It can fly at high altitude (adaptation to low temperature and pressure).
Rogue (Rogue)
many unusual due to the heroes of the team "X-Men".Character names often sound quite strange.For example, the Rogue.It is an attractive girl, a mutant having an ability to touch to the skin to absorb the other person's mental energy.Thus it acquires his skills and memory.In mutants, it can take the power and ability.Even a light touch Rogue can lead to shock or unconsciousness.Longer contact ends coma or death.
Rogue for her ability - a curse.
Iceberg (Ice Man)
among the top teams, "X-Men", the characters that are most popular.Like many mutants, his sad fate.He soon learned of his abilities, but hid them from everyone, fearing relatives will turn away from it.When he was exposed, the boy rescued from persecution X-Men.He was offered in school Xavier.
Abilities Berg is the ability to lower the body temperature and the environment.He can turn things touching the ice, freezing the air around them and create from it an icy weapon.He himself can be converted into ice.If many of the mutants changed the decision whom to support, the Ice Man has never changed his position - he is always on the side of good.
Magneto
his probation can be attributed to the team "X-Men" because he is a longtime friend of Professor Xavier and at the same time the head of the opposing group called "Brotherhood of Mutants."In those moments when danger threatens all, he teams up with the X-Men against the common enemy.
Mystic
has an indirect relationship to the team "X-Men" because some time worked under Charles Xavier.Able to transform into any human or mutant.In its original form has blue skin and bright yellow eyes.It has excellent physical fitness and skill of martial arts.
Irregular participants
character Mercury ("X-Men" - not his main team) is one of the Avengers with his sister, Scarlet Witch.It has the ability to ultrafast movement.Last appearance in the film - in the movie "The Avengers: Age of Ultron."
X-Men - famous superheroes, mutants, the keepers of humanity and the Earth.They - one of the most beloved characters in comic books and movies, not only children but also adults.
