Warning! Spoilers ahead for X-Men #8!Marvel’sCyclopsjust delivered a simple yet bone-chilling line that beautifully encompasses his purpose within theX-Menand his identity as a superhero. As one of the original members of Charles Xavier’s X-Men, Cyclops is known for his laser-focused, and at times, overly intense attitude, but the X-Men’s full-scale raid on Graymalkin prison solidifies how crucial to Cyclops is to his team of powerful mutants.
InX-Men#8 – written by Jed Mackay, with art by Ryan Stegman – Cyclops and his Alaska X-Men team launch a massive attack on Graymalkin prison in orderto rescue their teammate Beast. In their raid, they release a hoard of demons and an explosive battleship. At the helm, Cyclops commands some of the most powerful X-Men including Juggernaut and the omega-level telepath, Kid Omega.
Magik is more than ready to murder their villains but Cyclops strikes down her request, causing her to retort that he used to be fun,Cyclops gives the simple yet unforgettable reply “I was never fun.”
Marvel Proves Scott Summers Is X-Men’s Best Leader With A Short, Effective Sentence
X-Men#8 – Written By Jed Mackay; Art By Ryan Stegman; Color By Marte Garcia; Ink By JP Mayer, Livesay, & Ryan Stegman; Lettering by Clayton Cowles
Scott Summer’s “I was never fun” linemay seem short and cynical, but it encapsulates the absolute best qualities of what makes him a phenomenal leader to the X-Men. Scott isn’t fun, but he is intelligent and resiliently dedicated to the mutant cause which is part ofthe reason why Cyclops is a top-tier tactician, not just within the X-Men, but within the Marvel Universe.Cyclops’ serious mentality evens out the dysfunctional nature of many of the X-Men, which is why he’s the best person to lead a team of powerful, volatile heroes like Magik and Juggernaut.
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As just one example: in Uncanny X-Men #175 – by Chris Claremont and Paul Smith – following theevents of the “Dark Phoenix Saga,”Cyclops demonstrates his superior tactical skills by utilizing the danger room to defeat his entire X-Men team after they believe him to be possessed by the Dark Phoenix. Cyclops knows his teammates' skills, so he knows exactly how to best employ their talents in battle. Cyclops’ response to Magik’s request to murder shows he’s thinking ahead and looking at the bigger picture of how their actions against humans will affect their cause.
Cyclops' “I Was Never Fun” Quote Showcases Why He’s In Charge Of The X-Men
Being A Hero Isn’t Fun
The X-Men have many leaders, such as Storm and Wolverine, and despiteWolverine’s combative relationship with Scott, even he knows Cyclops makes the best leader for the X-Men.Cyclops’ no-nonsense attitude is quintessential for the X-Men, because it allows him to zone in and multitask when leading a large team of powerful mutants, especially when considering he’s been tasked with commanding headstrongpower-houses like Magik, Juggernaut, and Kid Omega. As Scott Summers made clear,Cyclopshas never been known to be fun, but without his rigorous leadership skills and top-tier tactical abilities, theX-Menwould be at a grave loss.
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Cyclops
Cyclops, a.k.a. Scott Summers, is the X-Men’s core team leader and one of the first characters to appear in the franchise. As a human/mutant hybrid, Cyclops has the power to launch massive bursts of energy from his eyes that are regulated through the use of a specially designed visor. Despite his calm and collected demeanor, he tends to lose it when in the presence of a fellow team member, Wolverine.
X-Men
The X-Men franchise, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, centers on mutants with extraordinary abilities. Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they battle discrimination and villainous mutants threatening humanity. The series explores themes of diversity and acceptance through a blend of action, drama, and complex characters, spanning comics, animated series, and blockbuster films.
