Tag: Cyclops

BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS On EVOLUTION Of CYCLOPS

Uncanny X-Men #3 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #3 courtesy Marvel

How did Cyclops go from Professor X’s golden boy to his killer?

 

Scott Summers inspires hate and devotion.

 

Even when he was the uptight boy scout, fans rooted for Jean Grey to choose Logan. Scott evolved into a General giving marching orders for an X-Men army then became what you could call the new Magneto.

 

Now Cyclops leads the mutant revolution in Uncanny X-Men. How did his go from Xavier’s heir-apparent to such a divisive character? Continue reading BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS On EVOLUTION Of CYCLOPS

BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS On Future of CYCLOPS & X-MEN

Uncanny X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel

Back to full power and new powers for the X-Men revolutionaries?

 

Brian Michael Bendis (Uncanny X-Men, All-New X-Men) shares what’s next for Cyclops, Emma Frost, Magik and the new mutants who follow them.

 

In the aftermath of Avengers vs. X-Men and possession by the Phoenix Force, the powerhouse mutants were taken down a notch or more.

 

Magneto, Scott, Emma and Illyana were broken and their power levels were greatly diminished. Continue reading BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS On Future of CYCLOPS & X-MEN

CYCLOPS Redeemed In AXIS?

Uncanny X-Men #26 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #26 courtesy Marvel

Are we about to see the redemption of Scott Summers?

 

Between the events of The Last Will and Testament of Charles Xavier in Uncanny X-Men and Avengers and X-Men: AXIS, the fallen leader must rise up against a powerful mutant and the threat of the Red Skull.

 

Summers is still haunted by the death of Professor X. The mutant race he’s sworn to protect is facing an all-powerful threat as the Red Skull unleashes World War Hate on the mutant race. Continue reading CYCLOPS Redeemed In AXIS?

BRYAN SINGER Confirmed To Direct X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

Uncanny X-Men #377 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #377 courtesy Marvel

Bryan Singer will return to direct X-Men: Apocalypse and three favorite team members will be recast.

 

Singer signed on with Fox for the 2016 release according to Deadline and from this synopsis, fans can look forward to seeing younger versions of Scott Summers, Jean Grey and Storm.
The sequel is being scripted by Simon Kinberg from a story written by Singer, Kinberg, Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris.

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X-MEN EXODUS?

AXIS #4 courtesy Marvel
AXIS #4 courtesy Marvel

Are the X-Men about to have an exodus?

Are the Jean Grey School and Xavier School closing their doors?

In the just announced November previews, Avengers & X-Men: AXIS #4 see the X-Men “join their greatest foe” and in #5 “claim a new home.”

This is the latest clue that could be pointing to the mutants starting over in a new base.

AXIS is the inversion of many Marvel heroes so the tease above could mean the mutants are siding with Apocalypse or aligning with Magneto and finding a new home among old enemies. Continue reading X-MEN EXODUS?

PROFESSOR X’S Greatest Secret In UNCANNY X-MEN #25

Uncanny X-Men #25 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Men #25 courtesy Marvel

Professor X’s greatest secret revealed!

 

The Last Will and Testament of Charles Xavier gathered the fractured mutant family for a double shocker from their late mentor.

 

Xavier has been hiding ” a mutant so powerful their very existence was a threat to mutant’s way of life. A destructive force that would’ve wiped out any chance of a peaceful coexistence between humans and mutants.”

 

Marvel shared a first look inside Uncanny X-Men #25 as Cyclops, Storm, Wolverine and all the teams must unite for Xavier’s final “gift” and deal with the powerful mutant that’s been exposed. Continue reading PROFESSOR X’S Greatest Secret In UNCANNY X-MEN #25