S4E16 - Vol 4. Ep 16: Xavier’s Early Years: Secrets, Lies & the Birth of the X-Men (Part One)

🧠 Professor X like you’ve NEVER seen him before. In this first part of a two-episode deep dive, the Smark Avengers crew explores the complex and controversial early life of Charles Xavier—long before he became the leader of the X-Men. From murdering his twin sister Cassandra Nova to founding the X-Men, we break down the origins of Marvel’s most powerful telepath.

👊 We cover:

Xavier’s childhood and dark family secrets His first encounter with Magneto, Juggernaut, and Moira MacTaggert

The formation of the original X-Men lineup

How Charles shaped mutantkind up...