Warning: Contains spoilers for X-Men #20! Across the galaxy as the X-Men continue to battle the Brood alien invasion mutant #20Captain Cyclops invokes the Avengers’ unique brand of heroism, which often relies on reactive actions rather than proactive support.
Since the founding of the mutant nation of Krakoan, the relationship between the X-Men and the Avengers has become less tense, especially after the incredible tension between the two heroic teams. The Avengers and the X-Men There’s been a long history of fighting between these two groups during this event – as evidenced by the movie revolving around former Avengers member Mars joining the X-Men. Facing Brood, Cyclops happens to cast a shadow over Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, saying, “The X-Men are not the Avengers. We’re not going to wait for the corpses to fall and adapt.”
It’s a harsh and brutal criticism of Avengers philosophy and heroism, echoing Cyclops’ previous criticisms of the team, who have insulted the team in the past for not doing enough. to protect the lives of mutants.
X-Men Act, Avengers Response
Due to the oppressive nature of mutants, the X-Men knew they would always encounter enemies who shared common beliefs and resources, such as the mutant-killing Sentinels. This allows them to effectively detect potential threats in advance and prevent them from developing in a variety of ways, from behind-the-scenes espionage to direct intervention. In contrast, the Avengers are a last resort against a threat that no other hero can. Their names say it all – they’re here for revenge, not stopping.
total Second Civil War The events occurred because Carol Danvers – who was not a member of the Avengers at the time, but was leading Flight Alpha and partnering with the proactive Ultimates – decided to use Inhumans with precognitive abilities to proactively respond to threats. Tony Stark’s entire philosophy vehemently argues against this, illustrating how often the Avengers react and how their core members are wary of taking the initiative (which makes sense to a degree). to a certain extent, as The Cabal of Gods and Superman can easily fall under the control of totalitarian regimes). Their biggest events – such as secret invasion, original sinAnd surround – both are very passive, and both the fall of avengers And M’s house, It was all a reaction to Wanda Maximoff’s mental instability and her being manipulated by others, rather than offering the support she clearly needed.
Cyclops thinks The Avengers have failed the Mutants
The Brothers’ current attack, and the X-Men’s battle with them, is a perfect reminder of the X-Men’s proactive stance. x Men finished Try to take the initiative with Brood, let their teammate Broo lead them to become their king, and when they discover a group of Brood aliens are somehow rebelling, they jump into action. , and now taking action doesn’t just solve the immediate problem. However, the X-Men’s iconic Cerebro is the ultimate symbol of their initiative – the machine they use to find and help mutants. front They are under threat.
Mutants like Cyclops and Emma Frost have long called out Steve Rogers and the Avengers for their lack of response to Cassandra Nova’s gruesome Geno Hill genocide against 16 million people, using existing human technology. to destroy mutants. Time and again, the X-Men have attempted to establish some kind of stronghold to rally and protect mutants from unexpected threats, the most recent attempt being Krakoa. Cyclops may have been an ally of the Avengers, but the reason his X-Men have been so successful is because he sees where Earth’s Mightiest Heroes fall short and learns from their example.
mutant #20 Marvel Comics is now available.