In the preview to Phoenix #5 – written by Stephanie Phillips and art by Alessandro Miracolo – After Jean Grey’s battle with Gorr the God Butcher, she encounters Eternity, the cosmic embodiment of the Marvel Universe, who tells her she can go beyond the Phoenix, saying to not think in “ of living and dying…instead of becoming,” and to become “the soul of all that is,” hinting at Jean foregoing her humanity to become a god-like being.

As the weight of the universe grinds Jean down, whether the Phoenix can achieve her final form is an open question.

Jean Grey Gets A God-Tier Level Power Upgrade In The Heat Of Battle, As Her New Solo Series Rages On

Phoenix #5 – Written By Stephanie Phillips; Art By Alessandro Miracolo & Marco Renna, Color By David Curiel; Lettering By Cory Petit

Jean was able to pull off feats such as resurrecting the dead and mending the multiverse. Now, Jean Grey’s encounter with Eternity proves her powers have excelled far beyond what many thought possible, turning Jean Grey into a literal cosmic god.

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With Phoenix being the embodiment of rebirth, it makes sense that Jean Grey’s next evolution would be a being of creation, but should Jean choose to accept her ultimate power, there will be dire consequences. Jean could lose herself similar to how she did with the Phoenix;, she is also accruing enemies, as the Galactic Council and Gladiator remain weary of the Phoenix. Should Jean exercise the pinnacle of her power, they will see it as a danger to the universe. Yet if she rejects her newfound limit, it could leave her susceptible to threats like Thanos.

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Will Jean Grey Learn To Control Her Cosmic Powers?

Jean Grey’s choice to embody her ultimate power will make or break her encounters with both the Galactic Council and Thanos, and by Jean’s reaction, it’s clear she fears the potential of losing her human side of Jean Grey in accepting her power. Even if Jean doesn’t tap into her full potential, the confirmation of its existence builds anticipation for it to eventually come to fruition. As Jean Grey is set to battle Thanos, one of the most powerful villains in the Marvel Universe, the X-Men's Omega-level telepath will need the Phoenix and her newly discovered ultimate powers to defeat him.

Phoenix #5 is available now from Marvel Comics!

X-Men

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.

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