Max Eisenhardt, better known as Magneto, is a powerful mutant with the ability to manipulate magnetic fields. He is a central figure in the Marvel Comics universe, often portrayed as an antagonist to the X-Men. Driven by his traumatic past and belief in mutant superiority, Magneto seeks to protect mutantkind by any means necessary. His complex relationship with Charles Xavier, founder of the X-Men, fluctuates between adversarial and allied, reflecting their shared history and differing ideologies. Magneto's character explores themes of survival, power, and the moral implications of his actions.