10 Greatest X-Men Of All Time

Of all the mutants to rock the yellow spandex, these are the ones that stand out above the rest.

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Marvel Comics

Since the 1970s the X-Men, Marvel's famous group of misfit mutant heroes, have been hard to miss. If not the comics, it was the cartoon or the film franchise that introduced people everywhere to the plethora of members of the superhero squad.

Since its creation, the roster has gotten pretty large, consisting of some of the most popular Marvel characters. Throughout the years fans have seen some of its members do some pretty amazing things, causing quite the debate over who reigns supreme on the mutant team.

But while there have been many heroes and villains chosen to join Professor X's band of freedom fighters, not all of them are Hall of Fame material.

Some X-Men tend to come and go in a flash, while others become staples for years after their initial introduction. It is the latter group of mutants who tend to be considered the greatest X-Men of all, and for good reason. The longer the tenure, the more popular the character.

Of all the students that have graced the halls of Professor Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, here are ten that make the best argument for having proven they are among the greatest X-Men of all time.

10. Jean Grey

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Marvel Comics

Jean Grey is without a doubt one of the most recognizable members of the infamous mutant crew. Over time there have been several iterations of the famous character in both print and on screen, showcasing how she is one of the most powerful entities in not just the X-Men franchise, but arguably all of Marvel comics.

Being born an Omega-level mutant - the most powerful bracket of these enhanced beings - with telepathic and telekinetic powers is one thing, but add being the physical manifestation of the cosmic Phoenix Force, and well it is safe to say not everyone could handle that amount of power.

Despite all this, Jean continues to defy the odds as she manages to balance all this with a marriage and kids from different timelines and dimensions. Given Grey's history, it is hard to argue that she isn't a force to be reckoned with, or that she's at her best when she is outright defiant against anyone that has ever tried to restrict her.

Jean has had some truly iconic moments throughout her illustrious tenure with the X-Men and her uncanny ability to overcome these obstacles, whether friend or foe, is a true testament to how important this character truly is.

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