The X-Men might be Marvel's mightiest mutants, but that doesn't mean they have it easy. These characters have suffered some of the worst traumas the Marvel universe could throw at a superhero and then some. From brutal backstories to chilling childhoods, these are the X-Men's tragic origins.
Born into privilege as the son of renowned nuclear scientist Brian Xavier, Charles Xavier's life took an unexpected turn when his father died in an accident. Brian's work partner, Kurt Marko, married Charles's mother Sharon, bringing his son, Cain, into the family alongside him. This all seemed innocuous enough at first, but Charles's psychic abilities made him aware of Marko's ulterior motives namely, that he married Sharon for her money. Date: 2020-10-17
