MAGNETO II

Real Name:

Joseph

Universe/Timeline:

Marvel Universe

Status:

Other

Additional Status Info:

Category:

Genetic Clone

Alias:

Magneto, Erik Magnus Lehnsherr, Iosif.

Nationality:

German

First Appearance:

X-Men (2nd series) #46

Powers & Abilities:

manipulate magnetic currents to gain total control over all forms of electromagnetism, allowing him to levitate and manipulate all objects made of metal, project concussive blasts and force fields, selectively generate heat and electricity, manipulate bloodflow to the brain to cause aneurysms or unconsciousness, and increase his power to absorb cold and electricity

Affiliation:

X-Men, Acolytes III, Brotherhood VII, Operation: Zero Tolerance

Notes:

Joseph died trying to realign Earth's electromagnetic field in X-Men (2nd series) #87. Astra later reconstructed her creation in Magneto: Not a Hero #1. Joseph was decapitated by Kwannon and killed again in Uncanny X-Men (5th series) #16. He was cloned back to life by Mister Sinister prior to Scarlet Witch (3rd series) #5. This "Magneto" was confirmed as Joseph in issue #7.

Check our in-depth Character entry:

JOSEPH

Last Updated:

21st October 2023 by Monolith