Professor Xavier

Professor X (aka Charles Xavier) is the mutant leader of the X-Men.

Character History
When first introduced, the Professor explains that his parents had worked on the first A-Bomb project, resulting in his genetic mutation. He hypothesises that he could possibly be the first known mutant.

After being exposed to people who feared and distrusted him, the Professor realized that the human race wasn't yet ready to accept mutants into their world. He decided to build a haven and school for other mutants and formed the X-Men. Teaching his X-Men to control their powers, they could then defend ordinary humans against so-called "evil" mutants who seek to destroy mankind.

A childhood accident caused Xavier's paralysis, confining him to a wheelchair.

Leader of the X-Men
During the X-Men's first mission, Professor Xavier worked behind the scenes, sending his students to face Magneto on their own. When the Vanisher appeared, Professor X attempted to train and prepare his students to successfully bring him down, however they were unsuccessful. This prompted Xavier to join the X-Men during their next encounter with the Vanisher, and take down their enemy himself.

Powers
Telepathy - Professor X has the ability to read minds and to project his thoughts into the brains of others.

Telepathic Projection - Professor X can project mental images.