Villain. Hero. Revolutionary. Victim. Teacher. Savior.
The Master of Magnetism plays many roles in the Marvel Universe. Now Erik Lehnsherr gets his own solo series by writer Cullen Bunn (Deadpool Killology, Fearless Defenders, Wolverine) and artist Gabriel Hernandez Walta (Astonishing X-Men.) I wanted to share part of a new interview with the writer on Magneto’s next chapter.
In Magneto #1 the super-villain turned complex anti-hero assumes a new role as Bunn tells Marvel.com.
“In this story, he’s a detective, judge, jury, and executioner when it comes to threats against mutants. He’s taking a proactive role in finding threats—and potential threats—and putting a decisive end to them. He’s ruthless in his quest, fighting fire with fire, and evil—as he defines it—with evil.
So, if I had to define Magneto’s role succinctly, it might be hunter.”
Magneto’s traumatic childhood, complicated bond with Professor Xavier and intense support of this race have made him take actions that some call heroic, villainous and somewhere in between.
“I think Magneto is definitely an anti-hero. He’s fighting for the right thing, but his methods are far too extreme. He’s not above breaking the law, stretching the limits of what is moral and putting evil to work for good. How readers interpret his actions, whether they see him as a hero, anti-hero, or villain, is one of the things I’m really excited about with this book.”
Magneto returned from exodus in space in support of Cyclops when Scott united the mutants on Utopia. Erik has stood by Scott through Avengers vs. X-Men and the founding of the new Xavier School but the fragile alliance appears to be broken.
“Magneto is on his own. As this series begins, he feels as though the people he has allied with previously have failed and betrayed him. This is Magneto in all his narcissistic “if you want something done right, do it yourself” glory. Eventually, though, he’ll come to realize that he can’t face all of these challenges alone. He’ll find some surprising new allies.”
The writer says to watch for familiar enemies and for Magneto the hunter to be hunted by S.H.I.E.L.D.
Magneto #1 arrives in March. For the entire interview here’s the Marvel.com link.
Wait until Erik finds out what Rogue did to Scarlet Witch in Uncanny Avengers?!
Who do you want to see in the new solo series: Quicksilver, Astra, Exodus and I’m going way back here….Lee Forrester?
By Editor