Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto

"As a young man, Lehnsherr discovered - under horrific circumstences - his power to control magnetism. Now, he is determined to exact revenge on the monstrous evil who 'created' him. Erik and Charles form a fast and fateful friendship, which is tested in a battle upon which rests the fate of mankind."

Charles Xavier / Professor X

"The young Oxford graduate, a powerful telepath who can read and control minds, head long wondered if there were otherout there like him. When Charles finally meets some fellow mutants, he recruits them - and harnesses their unique abilities - to try and stop the greatest threat the world has even known."

Sebastian Shaw

"Shaw, a force of incalculable evil, was a Nazi collaborator whose early research forever altered the life of a young Erik Lehnsherr. Shaw can absorb energy and re-channel it, and he will stop at nothing to start a war to ensure that mutants inherit the earth."

Emma Frost

"Emma, a platinum-haired beauty and close ally of sebastian Shaw, is a telepath who possess a diamond-like skin that is indestructible. Like Charles Xavier, she can project her thoughts - and will - into another's mind."

Azazel

"A demonic figure, Azazel can teleport by opening a portal into another dimention. He is a key player in Sebastian Shaw's plans to make sure that mutants inherit the planet."

Questad / Riptide

"Never far from the side of his leader, Sebastian Shaw, Riptide creates powerful whirlwinds that can demolish buildings - and challenge even the most powerful mutants."

Moira MacTaggart

"A CIA agent who seeks out Charles Xavier because of his expertise on genetic mutation and together, they become aliies to discover mutants around the world."

Hank McCoy / Beast

"Hank is a brilliant scientist with only a few mutant features - until a serum unexpectedly unlocks the superhuman Beast within."

Raven / Mystique

"A close friend to Charles Xavier, raven is a metamorph - or shape-shifter - who can assume the form of any humanoid creature she choses. The mutant teen works hard to lead a 'normal' life and hide her gifts, but the battle between Xavier's mutants and Shaw's forces leads her on a different path."

Alex Summers / Havok

"Alex can emit concentric rings of super-heated energy waves, causing his targets to burst into flames. The handsome, athletic mutant has a difficulty with his impressive powers, until Charles Xavier teaches him how to harness them."

Sean Cassidy / Banshee

"Banshee's unique sonic blasts carry him into flight. Like other young mutants, Banshee's powers reach their full potential only under Charles Xavier's patient tutelage - and in a battle that will have global consequences."