Warning: Accommodates SPOILERS for Uncanny X-Males #8! THE Juggernaut has lengthy been a most important character in X-Males Canon, starting his profession as a brutal villain earlier than discovering redemption and finally turning into a robust member of the principle X-Males crew. And regardless of all of the modifications to his character over that point, there's one factor about Juggernaut that hasn't modified: his powers. At the least, till now. And actually? It's the worst.
In Mysterious X-Males #8 by Gail Simone and Javier Garrón, the X-Males have invaded what was as soon as the X-Mansion, however is now a facility known as Graymalkin Jail, the place mutants are being held captive and brainwashed by anti-mutant extremist, Corina Ellis. , and his loyal followers. Beast, Jubilee, Calico and even Professor X himself are prisoners there, and the X-Males intend to free them.
After defeating wave after wave of Graymalkin's forces - together with the brainwashed Blob - it appeared the X-Males had this rescue mission on their arms. Nonetheless, they didn't rely on a mutant nemesis working for Ellis known as Scurvy, who took down each member of the X-Males with a robust psychic blast - together with the Juggernaut.
Marvel nerfed Juggernaut when he grew to become an official member of the X-Males
Juggernaut is now simply the X-Males's 'robust man', and that's disappointing
The Juggernaut is known for being resistant to telepathic assaults when carrying his helmet, one thing that was established in his first look and that remained true for years - even many years - afterwards. Even a telepath as highly effective as Professor However right here, the telepath Scurvy is ready to assault Juggernaut via his helmet with none issues.
This can be a large change to Juggernaut's powers, as his swimsuit (together with his helmet) has at all times been an extension of his supernatural power, and now, that facet of his powers has simply been dramatically nerfed. The Juggernaut was a villain who single-handedly posed a menace to the entire X-Males, however now that he's a member of the crew, he's performing much less just like the Juggernaut followers know and love, and extra like a generic "robust man" who each superhero squad has one of their forged - and that's extremely disappointing.
Juggernaut's Redemption Might Be Why He's Not As Highly effective As An X-Males Hero
Cain Marko freed himself from Cyttorak's affect, which can have lowered his powers
Throughout X-MenKrakoan EraCain Marko severed all ties with Cyttorak, permitting him to pursue a life as a hero with out the demon god's affect. Though he was in a position to retain the Juggernaut's full energy (which is defined within the 2020 five-part Juggernaut miniseries), it's potential that Marko suffered a demotion when he left Cyttorak. Marvel Comics appeared to make it clear that he wasn't demoted through the storyline, however in mild of latest occasions, that appears to be the one rationalization.
Although it is smart in canon, it's nonetheless disappointing that followers are being disadvantaged of the Juggernaut being at full energy whereas preventing alongside the X-Males. For years, this man has been a formidable foe with none help, dealing with off in opposition to not solely the likes of the X-Males, however even members of the Avengers like Thor and Physician Unusual. However now, he's being injured by assaults he must be resistant to, marking a significant change within the Juggernautpowers in X-Males canon - and it's the worst.
Unusual X-Males #8 from Marvel Comics is now out there.