Warning! Spoilers ahead for X-Men: Age of Revelation!
A decade into the future, and theX-Menhave reached the ominous Age of Revelation, a dystopic era with Apocalypse’s heir at the helm, and with this time skip, Marvel is gifting fans withOld Man Cyclops. While this aged Scott Summers may be reminiscent of Old Man Logan, the origin of this new Cyclops’ existence is far more unexpected.
X-Men: Age of Revelation#0, written by Jed MacKay with art by Humberto Ramos, shows the X-Men 10 years into the future after Revelation, formerly Cypher, was inducted into the team of mutant heroes by Cyclops.
In the future, Revelation has usurped the X-Men and parts of Earth, with Scott Summers now old and leading the X-Men who left.
Marvel Introduces Old Man Cyclops With Its Most Shocking X-Men Era Since Krakoa
X-Men: Age of Revelation #0; Written by Jed MacKay; Art By Humberto Ramos; Ink By Victor Olazaba; Color By Edgar Delgad
Cyclops' current state will undoubtedly evoke recollections of the original “Old Man Logan” story arc. This futuristicOld ManCyclops is equipped with a new tattered costume and an upgraded ruby-quartz visoras he leads the remnants of the fractured X-Men in an attempt to fix the current future in which Revelation has formed his distorted recreation of Krakoa.
First depicted inWolverine#66 by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven, Old Man Logan is one of the greatest arcs featuring Wolverine, as it portrays an older Logan in a dystopian future taken over by the Marvel Universe’s villains. Since its publication, the series has gone on to be the basis of other stories,such as the filmLogan.
The Age of Revelation is a new chapter for the X-Men that addresses the fall of Krakoa while also paying homage to iconic X-Menstories like “Age of Apocalypse” and “Old Man Logan,”with the latter being a potential inspiration for Cyclops’ new look. Despite these similarities, Old Man Cyclops has his own surprising origin with arguably far greater stakes.
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An intriguing aspect of future Cyclops and Old Man Logan is that the two heroes have similarities within their separate arcs, but Cyclops’ current narrative is not a simple rehashing of Logan’s original story. So while the two X-Men oldies share differences, Old Man Logan’s could possibly indicate where Cyclops’ story will be heading in the Age of Revelation.
Revelation’s rule has forced Cyclops to oppose former allies like Kid Omega and Laura Kinney…
Like Logan, Scott Summers has lost his X-Men in this era of Revelation, and as a result, he has forgone his Cyclops persona. Though he wasn’t directly responsible for their deaths in the same way Wolverine was,Scott is responsible for Revelationjoining the X-Men, and Scott stepping down as leader is what led to Revelation’s reign over Earth.
Revelation’s rule has forced Cyclops to oppose former allies like Kid Omega and Laura Kinney, a plot point comparable to how Old Man Logan faced former heroes like the Hulk inGiant-Size Wolverine: Old Man Logan#1. While Cyclops has not yet lost all his team, there is a likelihood that the high stakes of Revelation’s reality will bring more casualties.
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One major key difference between future Cyclops and Old Man Logan is thatCyclops’ current predicament is taking place in the main Marvel timeline of Earth-616, with Revelation affecting not just the X-Men but the entire Marvel Universe. With the Age of Revelation affecting numerous heroes, this current era could have significant impacts on the Marvel Universe’s status quo.
The Age of Revelation is an ambiguous step for the X-Men franchise, and with a new era comes an unprecedented spin on Cyclops.
At the end ofX-Men: Age of Revelation#0,Scott divulges that he and the remaining X-Men are on an all-or-nothing mission to turn back time and stop himself from making the same mistakes.The X-Men’s final mission is certain to have major sacrifices to restore the timeline, with it being hinted that heroes likeRogue may meet their end.
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ThisOld Cyclops is a compelling shift from his standing as the X-Men’s dependable leaderas he is forced to deal with the repercussions of leaving his responsibilities, a dilemma that breathes life into a fairly stagnant character. Because Wolverine and Cyclops infamously have polar opposite personalities, it will be intriguing to witness how Old Man Cyclops will fare after a decade under Revelation’s rule.
Old Man Cyclops is a far departure from his future self in “Age of Apocalypse.” Instead, Scott appears to be guilt-ridden and hardened from their current reality and has done everything he can to undo this dystopic narrative. The Age of Revelation is an ambiguous step for theX-Menfranchise, and with a new era comes an unprecedented spin onCyclops.
X-Men: Age of Revelation#0is available now from Marvel Comics!
X-Men
The X-Men franchise, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, centers on mutants with extraordinary abilities. Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they battle discrimination and villainous mutants threatening humanity. The series explores themes of diversity and acceptance through a blend of action, drama, and complex characters, spanning comics, animated series, and blockbuster films.
Cyclops
Cyclops, a.k.a. Scott Summers, is the X-Men’s core team leader and one of the first characters to appear in the franchise. As a human/mutant hybrid, Cyclops has the power to launch massive bursts of energy from his eyes that are regulated through the use of a specially designed visor. Despite his calm and collected demeanor, he tends to lose it when in the presence of a fellow team member, Wolverine.
