Charles Xavier

Few figures in comics carry the quiet authority of Charles Xavier, who made his debut in Strange #1 in 1970 under the hands of Stan Lee and Bill Everett — a Silver Age arrival that would prove to be just the beginning of a remarkably enduring presence. Published through Editions Lug across an impressive 55-year span, this version of the character has accumulated 175 catalog appearances, anchored most deeply in Spécial Strange, Titans, and Strange itself. Along the way, he keeps extraordinarily distinguished company — sharing pages with the likes of Scott Summers, Logan, and Ororo Munroe — and 14 of those appearances carry recognized key-issue status, a testament to how often this character shows up at pivotal moments. For collectors drawn to the rich history of Franco-Belgian Marvel publishing, Charles Xavier is an essential thread running through decades of the line.