Magneto (Max Eisenhardt) (/mæɡˈniːtoʊ/) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with the X-Men. He created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, the character first appears in "The X-Men" #1 (cover-dated September 1963) as an adversary of the X-Men. Magneto was ranked by IGN as the Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time.