The X-Men are a team of superhuman mutants founded by the world’s most powerful telepath, Professor Charles Xavier. Formed to defend human and mutants alike, the X-Men have disbanded in the wake of a tragedy. One of their members, Jean Grey, is killed in battle with the evil secret society known as the Inner Circle. But when a young mutant in Northern Japan goes missing, Professor X, gathers his scattered team back together to once more fight against the evils of the world.