Originally Posted by
Hariel0079
IGN: Storm has been leader of the X-Men before, so what made now the time to restore her to that role?
Lemire: Well, I can’t reveal too much, but let’s just say that Cyclops is currently unavailable. And Storm was the natural choice to fill the void his absence has left with Mutantkind. She is one of the greatest characters in the Marvel Universe. There is no one else with the life experiences or relationships she has that is more fitting to carry the torch of Xavier’s dream in the face of great conflict. Ororo is a fascinating and incredible woman.
So confirmed storm is a place holder, and Lemire doesn't care for her.