Screen Rant

  • The Marvel hero Cyclops, original leader of the X-Men, has an indefensible flaw. 1 / 6

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  • According to longtime writer Chris Claremont, Cyclops, Scott Summers, was destroyed as a character by one Marvel retcon. 2 / 6

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  • Following Jean Grey's death, Cyclops originally went on to meet and fall in love with Madelyne Pryor, leaving the X-Men. 3 / 6

  • However, when Jean was resurrected in the series 'X-Factor', Marvel editorial asked the two be reunited. 4 / 6

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  • While this couple was the traditional one, the fact is Scott abandoned his wife and child, 5 / 6

  • Claremont said these were not the actions of a moral, responsible human being, and the editorial choice destroyed the character afterwards. 6 / 6