Scott Summers aka Cyclops Appreciation 2021

[AROSWELL]

That's definitely an interesting take on his 90's uniform. Honestly, his 90's/animated uniform is probably the costume I'd want to see adapted for the big screen.

Actually, it's the costume for Venom Snake from MGSV. But if the color tone was somewhat altered to a darker tone, it could be the perfect tactical gear during the revolution era

[Hizashi]

Actually, it's the costume for Venom Snake from MGSV. But if the color tone was somewhat altered to a darker tone, it could be the perfect tactical gear during the revolution era

It's a good, if busy, costume concept.

[AROSWELL]

https://www.deviantart.com/rymslm/ar...5%3A4842571503

[Mercury]

I'm starting to find Scott dreamy again, but also strong, admirable, and beguiling. It's been a while since I've felt this way about him.

[Gray Lensman]

I'm starting to find Scott dreamy again, but also strong, admirable, and beguiling. It's been a while since I've felt this way about him.

It helps that he is no longer being written by people who fall into one of two groups - people who hate Jean, or people who hate Scott.

It's hard to read a character when the writer spends too much time disparaging your favorite.

[Mercury]

It helps that he is no longer being written by people who fall into one of two groups - people who hate Jean, or people who hate Scott.

It's hard to read a character when the writer spends too much time disparaging your favorite.

Tell me about me. Actually, I think Duggan has admitted that Scott is his favorite X-Man.

[Gray Lensman]

Tell me about me. Actually, I think Duggan has admitted that Scott is his favorite X-Man.

If Duggan writes Scott half as good as he is writing the others who have had a spotlight so far, this will be the best Cyclops since.....well, a long time. Adult Scott hasn't been used well since the immediate aftermath of AvX, before the bottom fell out from Bendis and his interest in telling a decent story.

[Kisinith]

If Duggan writes Scott half as good as he is writing the others who have had a spotlight so far, this will be the best Cyclops since.....well, a long time. Adult Scott hasn't been used well since the immediate aftermath of AvX, before the bottom fell out from Bendis and his interest in telling a decent story.

True, its my one real complaint with the Hickman era, I loved the way Scott was depicted ever so briefly in HoX/PoX. The meeting with the FF and leading the mission to Sol's Hammer was excellent and there were a few glimpses of it in Hickman's X-Men. I've liked the Krakoan era but I keep hoping to see more from Cyclops. I'm really liking the new series and my hopes are high.

[Mercury]

If Duggan writes Scott half as good as he is writing the others who have had a spotlight so far, this will be the best Cyclops since...

Do you have any doubt that he will put Scott in the spotlight or write him "half as good" as he has written the others?

To allay your fears, I just want to share this with you:

Gerry: Cyclops is the coolest. We love him. We always loved him. Has anybody paid a higher price and worked harder to see this day dawn for mutants? And yet, he remembers where he comes from. Not an island, but a team. He’s been a part of the X-Men since the beginning, and they’ve saved the world more times than he can count, and I think the team has saved him, too. He’s got such a big story over the course of the next year. I’m really happy to get to tell it.

https://aiptcomics.com/2021/05/17/x-...gan-interview/

I believe this is the podcast in which he states that Scott is his favorite X-Man.

https://open.spotify.com/show/66iZuwnAk1a03GFJsWCYE1

[Gray Lensman]

Do you have any doubt that he will put Scott in the spotlight or write him "half as good" as he has written the others?

To allay your fears, I just want to share this with you:



https://aiptcomics.com/2021/05/17/x-...gan-interview/

I believe this is the podcast in which he states that Scott is his favorite X-Man.

https://open.spotify.com/show/66iZuwnAk1a03GFJsWCYE1

I'm more hopeful over what I have seen so far than him calling Scott his favorite X-Man - I've seen some really bad stuff come from people writing their favorite, as it can rob them of much needed perspective, or have them so conscious of bias that they overcorrect instead.

[Mercury]

I'm more hopeful over what I have seen so far than him calling Scott his favorite X-Man - I've seen some really bad stuff come from people writing their favorite, as it can rob them of much needed perspective, or have them so conscious of bias that they overcorrect instead.

I understand. Aren't you excited about his "big story over the course of the next year," though? :P

[Hizashi]

Do you have any doubt that he will put Scott in the spotlight or write him "half as good" as he has written the others?

To allay your fears, I just want to share this with you:



https://aiptcomics.com/2021/05/17/x-...gan-interview/

I believe this is the podcast in which he states that Scott is his favorite X-Man.

https://open.spotify.com/show/66iZuwnAk1a03GFJsWCYE1

It is nice to see that sentiment, and if this team can give us the well-written Scott that's been missing, I'll sing this book's praises. I've had no problem with the limelight being spread, only with execution, but I think most of us Scott fans just want to see him written as the competent, strong character that we know he is. He doesn't have to be the central focus.

I understand. Aren't you excited about his "big story over the course of the next year," though? :P

Ah, but I haven't forgotten the solicit for the first issue of Hickman's X-Men burning me in this regard. I'm giving Duggan the benefit of the doubt, he's earned that.

[Gray Lensman]

It is nice to see that sentiment, and if this team can give us the well-written Scott that's been missing, I'll sing this book's praises. I've had no problem with the limelight being spread, only with execution, but I think most of us Scott fans just want to see him written as the competent, strong character that we know he is. He doesn't have to be the central focus.



Ah, but I haven't forgotten the solicit for the first issue of Hickman's X-Men burning me in this regard. I'm giving Duggan the benefit of the doubt, he's earned that.

From what I saw, despite minimal focus, Scott was in command of the situation and rather competent at the job, with a very high understanding of not just the powers of his team, but how they could interact as well. Seems like a good start.

[Hizashi]

From what I saw, despite minimal focus, Scott was in command of the situation and rather competent at the job, with a very high understanding of not just the powers of his team, but how they could interact as well. Seems like a good start.

Yeah, there's some cause for optimism.

[xiyon]

If Duggan writes Scott half as good as he is writing the others who have had a spotlight so far, this will be the best Cyclops since.....well, a long time. Adult Scott hasn't been used well since the immediate aftermath of AvX, before the bottom fell out from Bendis and his interest in telling a decent story.

Not a very high bar. And ain't that quite the understatement! XD

Do you have any doubt that he will put Scott in the spotlight or write him "half as good" as he has written the others?

To allay your fears, I just want to share this with you:

https://aiptcomics.com/2021/05/17/x-...gan-interview/

I believe this is the podcast in which he states that Scott is his favorite X-Man.

https://open.spotify.com/show/66iZuwnAk1a03GFJsWCYE1

Oh look, another author writing Scott claims Scott is his favorite. Let's add him to the list and believe him this time, I guess? /s

But yeah, I echo gray on this. Writers calling Scott their fave has a bad rep, mostly because, given the past decade, it feels more like a marketing thing than anything. Especially given how said writers depicted Scott over the last decade.

Anyways.

How's Duggan's run so far? Is it another bunch of one-and-dones a la Hickman? I've lurked in the review thread, and the feeling I get is Scott (and to a lesser extent, Jean) are in the background since it's currently focused on developing the rest of the team. The other feeling I get is Duggan's trying to copy Hickman's style which, if true, definitely means this ain't it for me, either.

Covers do look nice, but that's kinda expected for Marvel by this point.