So let me see if I understand correctly
Jim Lee era X-men: Cyclops solo
Morrison era X-men: Cyclops solo
Bendis era X-men: Cyclops solo
Whedon X-men: Cyclops solo
Rosenberg Uncanny: Cyclops solo
Apparently Cyclops in a Leadership position + Plus stories with him as important= Solo. I never thought I would be on a X-forum explaining how the first leader of the X-men, The character who has been traditional main field leader and is one the who has general takeover the X-men org when Xavier is not around.Is important character to the franchise and popular character so he gets to be front center in things when he is leader. How is the set up of X-men different from another X book in past? How is book leader guaranteed to get slight more time any different book from the past ala Extraordinary X-men (Storm) X-men Gold era(Kitty) Post Schim (Wolverine). OMG the tactical leader of the X-men at the time is front center that makes the book a solo not tactical leader well leading. The fact people don't really understand the team leadership dynamic and historical importance individuals on the X-men is kinda baffling. But then it isn't because you see this quote
"The X-fans are basically a bunch of people who buy team books that think they should all be solo titles"
You realize it is dead on but apparently you have make adjustment to statement that "The X-fans are basically a bunch of people who buy team books that think they should all be solo titles or they think their favorite characters should get as much time more popular characters or characters given important roles in the story". But anyways covers are not completely indicative of what happens inside of book but when a writer says stories are mostly one shots and you see these covers
with these descriptions
X-men 4 The Krakoan leaders attend and economic forum to show the humans what real power looks like.
X-men 5 The X-Men, the most powerful heroes on the planet, deal with an old nemesis’ surprising return
Xmen 6 Mystique goes to extraordinary lengths to get what she wants
Yeah it is going to be a Cyclops solo but in within 3 issues, The primary focus is going to shift away from him.X-fans sigh