Sep 1, 1963 CE
First Appearance in X-Men #1
Magneto debuts as a villain in X-Men #1, battling the newly formed team of mutant heroes. #marvel #comics #xmen )
Chronological Storyline (39 Milestones)
Mar 1, 1964 CE
Forms the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
In X-Men #4, Magneto assembles Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and Toad to form the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. #marvel #villains #xmen
May 1, 1964 CE
First Defeat by the X-Men
Magneto is defeated by the X-Men and captured by the alien Stranger in X-Men #5. #marvel #xmen )
Aug 1, 1965 CE
Temporary Alliance with X-Men
Magneto grudgingly teams up with the X-Men to defeat the Sentinels in X-Men #15. #marvel #xmen )
Dec 1, 1966 CE
Retires from Villainy
After failing to conquer Earth, Magneto retires and lives peacefully in X-Men #40. #marvel #xmen )
Jul 1, 1968 CE
Holocaust Origins Revealed
In X-Men #50, Magneto's past as a Holocaust survivor is revealed, deepening his character motivation. #marvel #history #xmen )
Sep 1, 1970 CE
Joins the X-Men as Leader
Magneto leads the X-Men temporarily in a storyline spanning X-Men #62-63. #marvel #xmen )
Jun 1, 1975 CE
Appears in Giant-Size X-Men #1
Magneto is among the villains the new X-Men team fights in Giant-Size X-Men #1. #marvel #xmen
Apr 1, 1978 CE
Trial of Magneto Begins
Magneto is put on trial by the international community in Uncanny X-Men #104, but escapes. #marvel #xmen )
Jan 1, 1981 CE
Days of Future Past
Magneto is killed by Sentinels in an alternate future timeline in Uncanny X-Men #141-142. #marvel #timeline
Oct 1, 1983 CE
Facilitates Phoenix Resurrection
Magneto manipulates events to help resurrect Jean Grey as the Phoenix in Uncanny X-Men #169. #marvel #xmen )
Dec 1, 1985 CE
Involvement in Mutant Massacre
Magneto appears during the Mutant Massacre crossover, offering aid to the Marauders' victims. #marvel #crossover
Feb 1, 1987 CE
Nurses Kitty Pryde Back to Health
Magneto uses his powers to restore Kitty Pryde's health after a Brood infection in Uncanny X-Men #200. #marvel #xmen )
Oct 1, 1991 CE
X-Men #1 Relaunch Appearance
Magneto appears as a central antagonist in the relaunched X-Men #1 by Jim Lee and Chris Claremont. #marvel #xmen )
Aug 1, 1993 CE
Fatal Attractions: Rips Adamantium from Wolverine
In X-Men #25, Magneto forcibly removes the adamantium from Wolverine's skeleton, causing massive trauma. #marvel #iconic
Mar 1, 1995 CE
Age of Apocalypse: Leader of the X-Men
In the Age of Apocalypse reality, Magneto leads the X-Men and is married to Rogue. #marvel #alternate
Jun 1, 1996 CE
Onslaught: His Dark Side Unleashed
Magneto's dark thoughts combine with Professor X's psyche to form the entity Onslaught. #marvel #villain )
Sep 1, 1997 CE
Magneto Rex Limited Series
Magneto attempts to create a mutant haven in the Savage Land in the Magneto Rex limited series. #marvel #series )
Dec 1, 1999 CE
Magneto Ongoing Series Begins
A new ongoing series starring Magneto launches, exploring his methods in mutated society. #marvel #comics )
Jun 1, 2001 CE
Becomes Ruler of Genosha
Magneto seizes control of the mutant nation of Genosha, establishing it as a powerful sovereignty. #marvel #genosha )
Oct 1, 2001 CE
Eve of Destruction
Magneto threatens the world in the Eve of Destruction storyline, leading to a confrontation with the X-Men. #marvel #crossover )
Jul 1, 2002 CE
Genosha Massacre
The mutant nation of Genosha is devastated by an attack from Cassandra Nova, killing millions including many of Magneto's followers. #marvel #tragedy )
May 1, 2003 CE
Planet X: Return and Defeat
In New X-Men #150-154, Magneto returns with a new Brotherhood and is seemingly killed in battle. #marvel #xmen )
Jun 1, 2005 CE
House of M: Reality Warp
Magneto's daughter Scarlet Witch alters reality, creating a world where mutants are dominant; Magneto is a ruler. #marvel #houseofm
Dec 1, 2005 CE
Depowered After Decimation
After House of M, Magneto loses most of his powers due to the Decimation event, leaving him nearly powerless. #marvel #event )
Mar 1, 2008 CE
Magneto: Not a Hero Limited Series
A limited series explores Magneto's efforts to regain his powers and his role as an anti-hero. #marvel #limitedseries )
Mar 1, 2010 CE
Joins Utopia Leadership
Magneto becomes a key leader of the mutant nation of Utopia alongside Cyclops after the Second Coming. #marvel #utopia )
Jun 1, 2012 CE
Avengers vs. X-Men
Magneto sides with Cyclops and the Phoenix Five, fighting against the Avengers. #marvel #crossover
Mar 1, 2014 CE
Magneto Ongoing Series by Cullen Bunn
A new ongoing series featuring Magneto as a solo anti-hero, focusing on his war against mutant oppressors. #marvel #ongoing )
May 1, 2015 CE
Secret Wars: Domain of Apocalypse
Magneto appears in the Secret Wars event, ruling over a domain called the Kingdom of Manhattan. #marvel #event )
Jul 1, 2016 CE
Revealed as Leader of X-Men Underground
In the aftermath of Death of X, Magneto leads an underground movement to stop the Inhumans' Terrigen Cloud. #marvel #xmen
Apr 1, 2017 CE
Mentor to Time-Displaced X-Men
In X-Men: Blue, Magneto mentors the original five X-Men who are stranded in the present. #marvel #xmen
Feb 1, 2018 CE
Clash with Jean Grey in X-Men: Red
Magneto opposes Jean Grey's X-Men: Red team, leading to a philosophical battle over mutant survival. #marvel #xmen
Jul 1, 2019 CE
House of X and Powers of X
Magneto becomes a founding member of the Krakoan Quiet Council, helping establish the mutant nation of Krakoa. #marvel #krakoa
Sep 1, 2020 CE
X of Swords: Participant
Magneto is chosen as a swordbearer for Krakoa in the X of Swords tournament against Otherworld. #marvel #event
Aug 1, 2021 CE
Trial of Magneto
Magneto is seemingly killed, and his resurrection sparks a trial to determine the fate of mutant resurrection. #marvel #trial
Jul 1, 2022 CE
Judgment Day: Role in Event
Magneto plays a key role in the A.X.E.: Judgment Day crossover, confronting the Celestial's judgment. #marvel #event
Jan 1, 2023 CE
Fall of X: Defending Krakoa
As part of the Fall of X storyline, Magneto fights to protect Krakoa from anti-mutant forces. #marvel #xmen
Jul 1, 2024 CE
Resurrection of Magneto Limited Series
A limited series titled Resurrection of Magneto begins, focusing on his return after the events of Fall of X. #marvel #ongoing )