Rogue had a bit of trauma too... her mum disappeared under suspcious circumstances, and that led to her being raised by her older sister who was unaccepting and harsh in a lot of ways. Not to mention, I think having a power that makes you able to genuinely hurt and kill people (without meaning to) must be traumatic all in itself.

Hodge, I agree, I think it would make a good article. Many "traditional" comics are morality plays. The main characters go through horrible circumstances in their lives, and then at some point they are given a choice, to use their experiences for good or for evil.

Magneto is one of my favourite characters in this regard because he is more complex than most comic book characters. There were times (in the comics, not the movies) where he was on the side of "good" and was a hero, but his traumatic experiences kept pulling him towards being a villain, he couldn't control his rage and his desire for revenge against "normal" people.

Yeah it's kind of strange... how trauma basically makes them heroes or villains... I guess it makes for a much more interesting story. There are some superheroes who haven't had trauma however. Superman, for example. He was adopted, but he had a very normal childhood.