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Magneto is one of the most beloved characters in theX-Menworld, and despite him always being portrayed as the antagonist, this morally grey figure has something that draws fans in with his charisma and depth of personality.
Michael Fassbender and Sir Ian McKellen both portrayed the character in theX-Menmovies, and fans can say that they both gave outstanding performances. Now, with the arrival of the animated seriesX-Men ‘97, fans are getting attached to the new version of Magneto.
Why Magneto Is One Of The GreatestX-MenCharacters Of All Time
Marvel’s Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation and executive producer onX-Men ‘97Brad Winderbaumshared what he likes about Magneto in whichever iteration he’s in viaEmmys:
“One of my favorite things about Magneto as a character is that he is ideologically driven. He is not a liar. He’s not a trickster. He tells you what he thinks. And he believes it.”
Even though Magneto is always viewed as the villain, he has this genuine desire to protect his fellow mutants from the people who want to hurt them.
“When Magneto is tasked with fulfilling Xavier’s dream, he is outside of his comfort zone. He ultimately wants to protect people like him, and he doesn’t believe that peaceful coexistence is possible. But he believes in Xavier enough to try. And that is extremely rich territory.”
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X-Men ‘97Magneto voice actor Matthew Waterson spoke with Steve Varley viaX-Men Troveand shared what he thinks about his character.
“One of the things that makes Magneto so fascinating is that he’s not out for self-enrichment or power or anything really for himself his drive has always been to protect his people, and he’s always sort of looked at it as there are a small number of us who are truly powerful enough to protect.”
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It is so clear that Magneto is often a misunderstood figure in theX-Menuniverse. He has so much depth, and when viewers begin to see this, they ultimately find him the most interesting mutant.
Fans BelieveX-Men ‘97Magneto Is The Best Version
After fans metX-Men ‘97Magneto, it seems like there’s no turning back. The majority has professed their love for this particular character over his other versions both in the film and the animated franchises.
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Of course, apart from the different looks and charisma he’s sporting in the revival series, fans also noticed he is more compelling, and he holds the true embodiment of what Magneto should be. Some even labeled him as the definitive version of the character. Check out their tweets below:
I did not like Xmen97 Magneto at the outset, but he is quickly becoming my favorite. He has the most depth. He’s a bad guy trying to be a good guy. He’s at the end of his rope.
— Nate Hast (@sagenate)July 03, 2025
X-men 97 is the definitive version of Magneto
— MegaDrive 🔞 EXXXOTICA, NJ Oct 24 – 27 (@MegaDriv3)June 02, 2025
X-men ‘97 Magneto is undeniably the GOAT
— 🖇🅽🆃🅷🖤🅽🆈 (@MasterOfAnthony)July 17, 2025
X-Men ‘97.
He is beyond cool.
He is Swagneto.
— Richard Johnson (@richardetcetera)June 15, 2025
X-men 97. Perfect combo of a complex hero/villain
— K (@kevinaclarke)June 28, 2025
Let’s be real here… Literally, everything about X-Men 97 is the peak version of everything X related. They are all good, though.
— Snucums56 (@snucums56)August 25, 2025
X-Men ‘97received a 98% score onRotten Tomatoes, proving that the series has exceeded expectations from fans who loved the original 1992 animated show.
It’s quite a tough challenge for Marvel Studios to bring back a beloved show to the screen for modern audiences, but it looks like that’s exactly what fans needed after the unfortunate streak of box-office flops for the past few years.
X-Men ‘97is available to stream on Disney+.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
