It’s Uncanny X-Men #1 launch day!
Cyclops, Magneto, Emma Frost and Magik are recruiting new mutants for the revolution. Marvel made it very clear in this teaser image by Chris Bachalo – there’s a TRAITOR in the new team/book!
This image shows the heavy hitters plus brand new characters. The question is not just “who is the traitor?” but who is the traitor working for?
Let’s the TRAITOR theories begin:
X1 It’s possible Wolverine allowed Cyke to “recruit” one of the new kids to his side to get the inside track on the rival X-Men.
X2 Could the traitor be working for the Avengers? Just because Captain America formed the Uncanny Avengers to bridge the gap between mutants doesn’t mean someone like Tony Stark wouldn’t want a spy in Cyke’s camp.
X3 Emma Frost? Scott and Emma are over. Emma has been in the Hellfire Club, lead the Dark X-Men during Dark Reign and has slipped into the role of traitor, seductress and villain to suit her needs. Emma could be secretly working for Tony Stark or Wolverine. Plus, you know the return of Jean Grey is really getting to her!
X4 Magneto? In a real sense of irony could Professor Xavier’s rival who rallied for mutant revolution be the one who is secretly working against Cyclops. Is Erik keeping his anger over Xavier’s death in check in an effort to stop Scott and save Xavier’s dream?
X5 Magik? She’s just twisted! Look how she mindwarped her own brother!
Who do you think the traitor is and why?
Brian Michael Bendis knows! Can’t wait to see how he plays this out! Watch for my review of the premiere issue coming up!
By Editor