February 14, 2012

X-Men: Cyclops

When you hear the phrase "ladies man", the mutant superhero Cyclops doesn't really come to mind at first, but throughout his past, Scott Summers has been with quite a few women already. Furthermore, most of his past relationships haven't really ended on a good note either. The X-Men leader despite his quiet demeanor and demanding nature and mutant powers, "Slim" Summers has charmed even the most powerful mutant and non-mutant ladies out there.

His first established relationship was with team mate Jean Grey when they were part of Charles Xavier's early group of mutants/students under his tutelage. In this early portrayal, Scott was the shy type and never quite readily admitted his feelings towards Jean. Later on, they both discovered mutual feelings for each other and the relationship blossomed from there. Their love would be tested when Wolverine joined the team. Logan also began developing feelings for Jean. Both Scott and Logan would grieve for her when the Phoenix force proved to be a threat to the universe, and when Jean ultimately lost her life. It was after this time that Scott left the team.


The wedding of Jean and Scott

Emma Frost
Later on, Scott instantly falls for Madelyne Pryor who had striking resemblance to Jean. They both eventually married and unbeknownst to Scott, Pryor was actually a clone of Jean created by the villain Mr. Sinister.  After discovering Jean to be alive, Scott dumps Madelyne and his son Nathan Christopher to be with Jean and continue on with his new team at the time, X-Factor.  Of course, Madelyne would return as the Goblin Queen and seek revenge against X-Factor and X-Men.

After many adventures together, Scott and Jean finally get married. In time though, the marriage does get strained and Scott and Jean drift apart. Scott seeks help from the turmoil in his life and after many psychiatric sessions with Emma Frost, they both develop a bond.  This in turn leads to romance after the death of Jean. Jean sensed an affair with Scott and Emma during sessions but was proved false by Scott.




Images courtesy Marvel Wikia

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