Summary
- Cyclops revealed in X-Men #2 that he has a deep appreciation for "dangerous women," confirming what fans have long known about the character, most famous for his romances with powerful mutant women Jean Grey and Emma Frost.
- Cyclops' love interests, including Jean, Madelyne Pryor, and Emma, share a common thread of being incredibly imposing and powerful, making it clear that Scott Summers has a consistent type.
- Scott Summers gravitates toward partners who can take care of themselves, and who are on equal footing with him – and in fact, tend to be outright much more powerful than he is.
Warning: Contains spoilers for X-Men #2!!!
his romantic endeavors are frequently treated as central plots. Specifically, his complex relationship with Jean Grey, and tumultuous affair with Emma Frost, made their undeniable marks on his character arc. Now, as he embarks on missions with his new X-Men team, Scott Summers has revealed exactly what Jean and Emma had in common.
In X-Men #2, Cyclops mobilizes his X-Men to track down a newly emergant mutant, bringing Magik and Psylocke with him on his search for the mutant.
As Illyana questions whether he's afraid, Cyke denies it and reveals that having two "wildly dangerous women with enormous swords" at his back was his teenage idea of heaven. Given his romantic history, it also seems to be his current idea of paradise, as Cyclops always gravitates toward strong women and isn’t afraid to it it.
"You Know I Hate Calling You That": Cyclops its He Hates 1 Major Mutant Hero's Codename
Cyclops isn’t always the most agreeable leader, but one X-Men teammate, and specifically that teammate’s codename, really gets on his nerves.
Cyclops’ its His Deep Appreciation for “Dangerous Women”
X-Men #2 – Written By Jed MacKay; Art By Ryan Stegman, Marte Gracia, Fernando Sifuentes, & Clayton Cowles
Cyclops' love interests may seem radically different from one another, but they all share one common thread: they're dangerous, as he readily itted in X-Men #2.
Since ing the X-Men and most well-known relationships have been with Jean, her clone Madelyne Pryor, and Emma Frost, he's been linked with women like Captain Marvel and Frenzy in other timelines. At a glance, Cyclops' love interests may seem radically different from one another, but they all share one common thread: they're dangerous, as he readily itted in X-Men #2. Cyclops seems to gravitate toward partners who command respect and awe (from him and others), along with whatever physical attraction he feels.
Scott spends most of his life planning tactics and strategies to keep others safe. He was trained to be a leader, to keep his friends and teammates alive, and he's serious to a fault as a result. That sense of responsibility paired with the fear of losing control of his own mutant ability leaves him in a near-constant state of anxiety. It seems natural that he's drawn to partners who can take care of themselves and be relied upon in the worst-case scenarios. Their strength means that he's able to relax with them in a way he can't find elsewhere.
Cyclops knows that dangerous women make the best allies and partners, and they'll always have a spot with the X-Men.
- Alias
- Scott Summers
- Created By
- Stan Lee, Jack Kirby
- Franchise
- X-Men, Marvel
- Race
- Human-Mutant
- First Appearance
- The X-Men
- Alliance
- X-Men, X-Force, X-Factor, Phoenix Five, X-Corporation, Hounds, Starjammers
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.
Scott Summers’ Most Important Relationships Are With Powerful Women
Marvel Confirms Cyclops Has A Type
Romantic relationships aside, Cyclops' most central relationships are often with "dangerous" women. He's forged close bonds with other X-Men like Rogue and Storm, who he has trusted to lead the X-Men in his absence more than once, along with having Psylocke and Magik as core of his newly established team. Over the years and across timelines, Scott has surrounded himself with many of the Marvel Universe's most powerful women, whether they were romantic partners, friends, or even rivals. Cyclops knows that dangerous women make the best allies and partners, and they'll always have a spot with the X-Men.
X-Men #2 is available now from Marvel Comics.
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- Movie(s)
- X-Men (2000), X2, X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), X-Men: First Class (2011), The Wolverine (2013), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), Deadpool (2016), X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), Logan (2017), Deadpool 2 (2018), Dark Phoenix (2019), The New Mutants, Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
- First Film
- X-Men (2000)
- TV Show(s)
- X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men, X-Men (1992), X-Men: Evolution (2000), Wolverine and the X-Men (2008), Marvel Anime: Wolverine, Marvel Anime: X-Men, Legion (2017), The Gifted (2017), X-Men '97 (2024)
- Character(s)
- Professor X, Cyclops, Iceman, Beast, Angel, Phoenix, Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Storm, Jubilee, Morph, Nightcrawler, Havok, Banshee, Colossus, Magneto, Psylocke, Juggernaut, Cable, X-23
- Video Game(s)
- X-Men: Children of the Atom (1994), Marvel Super Heroes (1995), X-Men vs. Street Fighter (1996), Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter (1997), Marvel vs. Capcom (1998), X-Men: Mutant Academy (2000), Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (2000), X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 (2001), X-Men: Next Dimension (2002), Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (2011), Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (2011), X-Men Legends (2005), X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse (2005), X2: Wolverine's Revenge (2003), X-Men (1993), X-Men 2: Clone Wars (1995), X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse (1994)
- Comic Release Date
- 213035,212968
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.
