The X-Men Movies Gave Magneto a Controversial Change, But the Comics Made It Even Worse
Magneto’s mutant powers received a controversial upgrade inX2: X-Men United, where he extracted iron from a prison guard’s blood after being injected by Mystique. However, the comics had already taken this ability to an even greater extreme. As the greatest X-Men villain turned anti-hero, Magneto’s constantly evolving omega-level powers have made him one of the most complex and powerful mutants in the Marvel Universe. … Magneto’s abilities continue to surpass even his own expectations… While Magneto’s iron extraction in the film was impressive,The Amazing Spider-Man#327—written by David Michelinie and illustrated by Erik Larsen—showcased Magneto’s powersat an entirely new level....