The abilities of each character, the history of the orders, and the original leaders cause an overall difference between the X-Men and the Avengers. The X-Men are synonymous with the word mutant. The characters within this organization are a subspecies of human. These heroes …show more content…
For example, from birth the character Jean Grey/The Pheonix displays telekinesis. In contrast, admission into the Avengers does not require mutations. The loquacious Tony Stark/Iron Man builds the Iron Man super suit. While Stark possesses an above average intellect, his suit directly causes Stark’s fighting abilities. In other cases, a radioactive spider causes a teenaged Peter Parker/Spiderman’s power by altering his DNA. Throughout the comics, the two factions share some team members (including the ever-famous Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver); however, the X-Men specifically only admit individuals with mutated DNA. The history of the orders proves to be another difference. Charles Xavier/Professor X establishes the X-Men by opening the Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters. The “gifted youngsters” are mutants. After the influx of students, Xavier realizes he can produce a team to defeat any evil in this world. The original members of the Avengers establish the order after the superheroes work together to defeat the villainous Loki. After the triumphant victory, the heroes accept an