What do Cyclops fans think of his recent push?

[Cypocalypse_Complex]

I've been a Cyclops fan since the mid 90s, and quite a lot of X-Men fans say these days that this is the best time to be a fan of Cyclops.

As a Cyclops fan myself, I haven't been fully abosorbing the hype he's getting, but that's maybe because I have a bit of a 90s bias.

I look at things from a marketing perspective, which is something like--if the Xavier and Magneto influence on the X-books needs to be put on a hiatus for the meantime, and Apocalypse hasn't been doing that much significant in the past few years, then it would be logical to give some push to the characters that are next in line, namely Cyclops, and Mr. Sinister. Wolverine, on the other hand, can just make cameos here and there, but it still would feel anyway that he's oversaturating Marvel.

There are many things that aren't compelling as what I would expect them to be, which is among the reasons why I'm not yet getting into the hype.

M-Day wasn't compelling, in my opinion, as an element in rattling the status quo. If it was something like genocide that reduced the mutant population, then that would be convincing, but what we got is a rushed crossover triggered by a magic spell. The effect wasn't that profound.

As to Professor X leaving the X-Mansion as triggered by Deadly Genesis and the revelation of Danger, I would say that I'm not that empathic to an artificial life form, nor I'm interested with a 3rd Summers brother. Again, not that compelling.

But I do believe that Cyclops' current kill-or-be-killed stance/philosophy is justifiable considering that there are a couple of hundreds of mutants left (even if the event that triggered it wasn't that exciting). Morrison tried to make the X-men proactive, but only the events in Messiah Complex made that more apparent.

I've read X-men Legacy's latest issue and his treatment of Xavier seems a bit out of character, especially after it seemed like he actually cared for him after he "died" in the end of MC. I think the tension in that issue is a bit overdone.

I think one of the best, though overlooked, comic book issue about Cyclops as of late is Uncanny X-Men #495 or something, where he's questioning the new set of direction that he'll lead the X-men into. It's more convincing than any form of out-of-character rants that he could be displaying post MC.

The last issue of Cable that has Cyclops in it reminds me so much of the one-shot Lobdell style writing that I've grown familiar with, though I think I've read better fillers about him back then.

In any case, the push is long overdue.

[Teh m0nk3y]

I've got to say that I'm currently quite happy with the push Cyclops has been getting. Fully support the more militant stance. With so few mutants left, it is quite logical to me that Scott would make choices that he would have previously never even consider. Especially with everything they've been through.

[LawGiver]

It is a great move I believe. Watching the character develop more and take risks and actually form a plan of action is much better than the stagnant, emo-type attitude he had in much if the late 90's. I believe this character arc is going to raise him up to level reserved for characters like Captain America and Iron Man, then with the secret of X-Force looming and weight of the mutant world on his shoulders, I believe he will come crashing down. As a HUGE Cyclops fan I can't wait to see this happening. I want him to be interesting, conflicted, I want to see triumphs and personal accomplishments, but with that I also want to see him struggle. Not everything has to be rosy for the character in my opinion.

[Canemacar]

I think they're trying way too hard. Cyke isn't wolverine. Thats something Marvel has been forgetting recently.

[HellFrost]

I used to hate Cyclops more than any other character in Marvel. With his new look on super-heroing and surviving, I have to say he's turned into one of my most favorites. He's much more compelling to read and I like to see how far he'll go next. It's about time one of the X-Men grew a pair and started doing what should have been done a long time ago.

[protogarrett]

I love Cyke more than I ever have before. His hardcore attitude is exactly what they need. =)

[Stormshadow]

"Cyke Isn't Wolverine...."

Here's a thought....Wolverine's certainly seen a lot of bad stuff in his time. Cyclops is getting a real FAST and hard education. Maybe he's starting to see it from another perspective. Perfectly logical. I like it.

[Seres]

I liked Cyclops more when he was being a useless headmaster. I want rubbish headmaster Cyclops back, please. He can still be a hardcore leader out in the field, just so long as he remains useless at looking after children.

[Agent_Torpor]

At least in Uncanny, he sounds like a petulant little ass-brat.

He's written much better in "Legacy", but that's because Carey's a superior writer.

[tetragene]

I wouldn't necessarily say I'm a Cyclops fan, but the changes he's gone through in the past few years have made him a lot more likable & interesting, IMHO. And the new approach makes a LOT of sense. Cyclops was with the team from the beginning. He's seen near everything the team has experienced--and he now realizes fully that Xavier's tactics & "dreams" just won't cut it. So, for me, the changes in Cyclops make a hell of a lot of sense. And even though I could do without Scott/Emma sex in every book--the relationship has been more interesting in a few years than Jean/Cyke was throughout 40 years--for me, anyway.

Originally Posted by Agent_Torpor

He's written much better in "Legacy", but that's because Carey's a superior writer.

debatable

[jarrod]

I'm obviously Cyke's biggest fanboi and I just LOVE how he's being set up for an epic fall. <3 <3

[ExodusCloak]

I was indifferent until the push now he's in my Top 5.

[LawGiver]

Originally Posted by jarrod

I'm obviously Cyke's biggest fanboi and I just LOVE how he's being set up for an epic fall. <3 <3

That's called story arc. It's gonna be one hell of a read.

[Maestro]

I like that Cyclops isn't as boring now.

[maigen]

I prefer Scott an uptight hard ass who doesn't show his ginormous nipples in every issue.