Ultimate Marvel Alternative versions of Magneto

magneto on cover of ultimate x-men

in ultimate marvel comics, magneto, a.k.a. erik lehnsherr s background differs mainstream history. has given contradictory accounts of past; once told cyclops how entire family had died in large scale genocide (this indicate similar origin main continuity magneto, descendant of shoa survivors, not shoa survivor himself), claimed come rich family whom no longer spoke; although possible family mentioned @ point adopted family, rather true family. in ultimate origins #3, revealed parents weapon x agents, , responsible deaths. wife s name isabelle (whom still possibly loves), , aware beginning of familial relationship quicksilver , scarlet witch. noted verbally mistreats them, hinting regards them living reminder of having inter-species relationship. arrogant fantasist gradually sank deeper , deeper self-proclaimed role mutant messiah, erik lehnsherr reinvented himself magneto, leader of brotherhood of mutants , ruthless terrorist willing kill hundreds in name of mutant supremacy. additionally, 1 cripple professor x.

in addition, magneto helped xavier create savage land, using knowledge of technology , genetics. created artificial language called epsilon-omega, based on esperanto , featuring own script, mutants use in savage land, rejection of human languages. have plays, poetry , songs in language.

this version of magneto darker , more cynical mainstream version, regarding humans utter , unwavering disdain , likening them insects . on several occasions has attempted implement unflinchingly genocidal plans humanity. more once, dialogue refers him consuming flesh of human beings literally considers them animals. commands noticeably larger brotherhood mainstream counterpart , has displayed enough power defeat ultimates (even thor, literal god, on 2 separate occasions taking hammer). however, magneto believe humanity has done things, shown in appreciation art, of rené magritte. magneto imprisoned following events of return of king , sixth arc in series. aside brief mention in ultimate 6 arc of ultimate spider-man, unseen until magnetic north , 12th arc , final run writer brian k. vaughan. magneto found have hatched scheme escape, utilizing willing cooperation of forge , mystique unknowing amicable aid of longshot s mutation luck.

magneto escapes end of arc, leaving mystique in cell impersonate him. , longshot exit triskelion unharassed , magneto makes clear longshot has different planned of more typical world-domination schemes.

most recently, magneto has shown in aftermath , following death of charles xavier. magneto has apparently freed forge prison, , there signs building something. hiding still unknown, charles xavier s death believes s time speed plan. takes pleasure knowing former friend dead (unaware in fact alive , transported future). has close relationship mystique, , arranged freed triskelion having mastermind take place. has apparently established mutant commune. appears in ultimates 3 along brotherhood (mystique, blob, sabretooth, lorelei , madrox). attack ultimates mansion can talk quicksilver re-joining brotherhood , retrieve wanda s body. magneto appeared in ultimate spider-man , revealed blob liz allan s father. tried recruit brotherhood.

in crossover event ultimatum magneto uses thor s hammer magnetic powers cause worldwide devastation, flooding new york, freezing doctor doom s country , portion of europe, causing eruptions of volcanoes , earthquakes in other locations. uses army of suicide bombers composed of jamie madrox duplicates, mind-controlled lorelei. army blows academy of tomorrow, including inside, , european defense league. suicide bombers try blow triskelon shield agents, carol danvers , iron man, timely assistance clint barton , hank pym s sacrifice, fail blow shield base.

because of magneto s actions surviving ultimates (captain america, iron man, hawkeye, valkyrie , hulk) , of x-men (cyclops, jean grey, storm, wolverine , colossus) travel magneto s floating home , after fight, wolverine killed. after nick fury arrives and, due jean grey s abilities connect minds together, magneto learns truth mutants: created accidentally scientific experiments , not god s wish. upon learning of truth, magneto pleads mercy cyclops, stating xavier have done so, cyclops disintegrates magneto s head optic blast. following worldwide devastation caused magneto, american government brings in new anti-mutant laws.

recently, magneto has resurfaced in egypt, being worshipped god. whilst doing this, instructing wanda how best ensure protection of mutants. revealed illusions apocalypse.