Warning: Contains spoilers for X-Men #3!!Cyclops led the X-Men For most of his life, but his current list is unlike any other. Now, in a confrontation with O*N*E* representative, Agent Lundqvist, he finally revealed why he picked the unusual line-up. His current X-Men are some of the most dangerous mutants alive, and the world’s treatment of their people will determine whether they remain heroes or become the stuff of nightmares.
in X-Men #3 by Jed MacKay, Ryan Stegman, Marte Gracia and Clayton Cowles Scott Summers sits down for a tense meeting with Agent Lundqvist of O*N*E regarding the X-Men’s involvement in a recent incident involving an emerging mutant. Not only does Cyclops take the opportunity to remind Lundqvist that the X-Men’s new base was part of a settlement with him, personally, but he reveals that his current team line-up is a “favor” to everyone.
Scott has assassins, terrorists and half-demons at his disposal, but they choose to act as heroes. With one wrong move, that could change. As Syke said, It’s better that they remain X-Men rather than his brotherhood.
Cyclops’ powerful new team could be X-Men or a new Brotherhood
X-Men #3 by Jed MacKay, Ryan Stegman, Marte Gracia and Clayton Cowles
Historically, the X-Men have been composed of heroic figures seen as the figureheads of mutantkind. Scott’s current team is radically different. Juggernaut, Magik, Kid Omega, Psylocke and Magneto all have bloody, even villainous, pasts. They have changed their ways by choice, but that does not change what they are fundamentally capable of or what they are willing to do. Cyclops is perfectly aware of this, and he uses it to his advantage. If they are left alone to focus on the safety of their fellow mutants, they will stay (mostly) out of trouble, But they are ready and willing to Be The trouble is if anyone thinks they can interfere.
Mutantkind is used to humanity’s disdain and outright hatred, but their involvement with Orchis and the subsequent destruction of Krakoa took things to a new level. Not only was Cyclops personally imprisoned, tortured, and nearly dead, but the entire mutant race suffered incredible loss. The X-Men have moved beyond the idea of ​​playing nice; They will protect mutantkind in any way necessary. Cyclops’ comment about the potential of a new brotherhood is, in essence, simply saying that His team will not let their men go again, and they will be ready to make any move they deem fit.
Cyclops makes the choice to play brave – for now
Since Krakoa’s destruction, mutants have been scattered. Some are rebuilding communities and teams elsewhere, but they are no longer united. Mutantkind is in a fragile state, and Cyclops’ confirmation that the X-Men will resort to extreme tactics to protect them is no surprise. He’s proven he’s willing to go this route in the past when he also has some of his current team (Magneto and Magic) by his side. The X-Men Have always tried to be what mutants need most, and Cyclops It is clear that his new team is ready to change with the times, even if it means violence.
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