SHOW NOTES:
Issue 46 – Relationship between Charles Xavier and Magneto
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Background (6:56)
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Introduced as mortal enemies in The X-Men #1 (Sept. 1963)
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Xavier was the head of the Xavier Institute for Gifted Youngsters, while Magneto was the mutant extremist trying to eradicate mankind
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Later revealed that they were old friends working together to help Holocaust victims in Israel – neither knew the other was a mutant at first, but they learned of their powers and parted ways, knowing their views were incompatible
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After decades of villainy, Magneto begins to change his mind on humans – eventually turns himself in to be judged for his crimes
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A dying Xavier asks Magneto to watch over the school, which he does for a time
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Magneto eventually returns to his evil ways after the world refsues to accept his reformation
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Since then, Magneto has continued to fight for domination over mankind, but will ally with the X-Men if he feels they’re doing what’s best for mutantkind
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Issues (12:01)
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Magneto’s hatred and distrust of mankind stem from suffering through the Holocaust – PTSD?
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Xavier’s optimism – where does it come from? (19:00)
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Why does Magneto continue to defend Charles even though Charles stands opposed to him? (31:35)
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Comparison between Xavier/Magneto and MLK/Malcolm X (38:00)
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Treatment (53:00)
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In-universe
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Out of universe (58:43)
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Skit (66:49)
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End
References:
- Popcorn Psychology episode on The Empire Strikes Back – 3:20
- Into the Knight – Anthony guest spot – 3:50
- Spaceballs – “Merchandising!” – 5:00
- TV Tropes – Then Let Me Be Evil – Anthony – 10:44
- Lawrence Kohlberg’s stages of moral development – Doc – 18:50
- TV Tropes – Glass Cannon – Doc – 21:46
- Hamilton – “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story” – Doc – 50:20
- James Carville & Mary Matalin – Anthony – 59:05
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