Magneto is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. He is a powerful mutant with the ability to manipulate magnetic fields, which allows him to move metal objects, control machines, and generate powerful electromagnetic fields. Magneto is a complex character, sometimes portrayed as a villain and sometimes as an antihero. He is the founder of the Brotherhood of Mutants, a group of mutants dedicated to protecting mutantkind and overthrowing human oppression. He is also a frequent adversary of the X-Men, a team of mutant superheroes led by Professor Charles Xavier.