Iconic Rookies: 2000 Topps X-Men The Movie #2 – Professor X

Some cards get love because they’re loud. Others deserve love because they’re the anchor of an entire franchise.

For the original X-Men movie, there’s no bigger “foundation” character than Professor Charles Xavier — and his cleanest, most straightforward base card in the set is:

2000 Topps X-Men The Movie #2 – Professor X (the base card… not the autograph).

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Why This Is an “Iconic Rookie”

This series isn’t about the first time the character ever appeared on cardboard in the history of mankind.

It’s about the first truly definitive, mainstream trading card for the version of the character that defined the era.

• Movie-era Professor X is basically “Patrick Stewart = Xavier” for an entire generation.
• #2 in the base set makes it feel like an intentional “here’s the leader” placement.
• It’s the clean, simple character card you actually want in a character-first collection.

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Quick Set Context: 2000 Topps X-Men The Movie

Topps did what Topps does: a base set that mixes character spotlights with story moments. And for a set like this, the base character cards are the backbone.

• Year: 2000
• Manufacturer: Topps
• Base set size: 72 cards
• Card: #2 – Professor X

Collector tip: If you’re building “Iconic Rookies,” stick to the clear character cards first. The story cards are fun, but they don’t carry the same identity weigh