I believe many of you have already seen the leaked footage of the third trailer for Avengers: Doomsday (if not, you can check our previous post). The trailer features several X-Men, but the one catching everyone’s attention is Cyclops, the leader of the team. In past film iterations, Scott Summers (Cyclops) has often been relegated to a supporting role. However, in the X-Men comic books, Scott is undoubtedly the central protagonist. One thing many people don’t realize about him is his complex relationship with humanity: deep down, he harbors a profound resentment toward humans—at times even wishing for their downfall. Yet, he consistently chooses to protect them because he believes it is the right thing to do, even if his heart disagrees. Let’s dive into the history of this man with the optic blasts and see what truly shaped him.
Cyclops made his first appearance in The X-Men #1 in September 1963. Created by the legendary duo Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, he was intended to be the cornerstone of the X-Men series. Stan Lee once noted that Cyclops and Beast were his personal favorite X-Men, explaining, "I love tortured heroes—and he was tortured because he couldn't control his power." A detail many casual fans may not realize is that Cyclops' inability to control his optic blasts is not a natural part of his mutation. Whenever his eyes are open, a powerful concussive force is unleashed. The true cause of this lack of control stems from a childhood tragedy: a plane crash where Scott suffered a severe head injury. The impact damaged the part of his brain responsible for regulating his optic blasts. Scott remained unaware of this permanent damage until his mutant powers finally manifested
Scott suffered immensely because of his powers; simply opening his eyes could mean taking a life. This burden led to him being hated and driven away by society, and he was even manipulated into a life of crime several times before joining the X-Men. Everything changed when he arrived at Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters. Under the guidance of Professor Charles Xavier, Scott began rigorous training in the Danger Room. It was here that Xavier gifted him specialized eyewear made of ruby-quartz, a material capable of neutralizing his concussive energy and allowing him to control his blasts through a visor. Taking on the codename "Cyclops," he initially served as the deputy leader of the X-Men. Following the death of Professor Xavier, Scott eventually rose to lead the X-Men himself.
Many have wondered if the optic blasts originate from within his own body. It has since been revealed that his eyes actually serve as portals to another dimension. His body absorbs ambient energy—such as sunlight, photons, and cosmic radiation—which is then channeled and discharged as a beam of pure concussive force. In simpler terms, Cyclops acts as a living conduit, much like a biological laser cannon. Beyond his powers, Scott is a brilliant master tactician and a dedicated leader, unwavering in his mission to protect humanity. However, his social skills are quite the opposite—he is often seen as cold or detached. All the while, he continues to suppress a deep-seated resentment toward the very humans he strives to save, buried far within his heart.
In the previous film iterations, Cyclops was often relegated to a minor supporting character with very little narrative impact. To put it bluntly, he was only there because he had to be. The movies focused heavily on Wolverine and Jean Grey, despite the fact that Cyclops is just as vital as those two in the original comic books. Because of this, many fans are holding out hope that in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday (2026), we will finally see Cyclops given the prominent role he deserves—one that surpasses any of his previous cinematic appearances. If there are any further updates regarding Avengers: Doomsday, we will be sure to report them right here. Stay tuned!
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