SECURITY CLEARANCE ACTIVATED..
[NAME] Scott Summers
[FIRST COMIC BOOK APPEARANCE] Uncanny X-Men #1 (1963)
[MUTANT ABILITIES] Concussive optic-blasts
…ACCESSING…
PERSONAL NOTES OF CHARLES XAVIER
“As I sit in the serenity of my study, I find myself reflecting on one of the most extraordinary individuals I have had the privilege to mentor and guide—Scott Summers, better known to the world as Cyclops. The tale of Scott’s life is one of resilience, growth, and profound leadership, and it is with great pride that I recount the journey of this remarkable young man.
Scott’s early years were marked by tragedy and loss. Born in Anchorage, Alaska, he was the elder son of Major Christopher Summers, a United States Air Force test pilot, and his wife, Katherine. Their idyllic family life was abruptly shattered when their plane was attacked by a Shi’ar spacecraft, leading to a catastrophic crash. Scott and his younger brother, Alex, survived the ordeal thanks to Scott’s quick thinking and unyielding bravery. Unfortunately, their parents were presumed dead.
Separated from his brother, Scott was placed in an orphanage in Omaha, Nebraska, where he grappled with the manifestation of his mutant abilities. The trauma of his childhood and the immense power he wielded left him isolated and burdened with a sense of responsibility far beyond his years. It was during this tumultuous period that Scott’s optic blasts first emerged, a power that would come to define him as Cyclops.
Scott’s path to leadership was paved with trials and tribulations. When he came under my tutelage at Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, I saw in him the potential for greatness. His disciplined nature, unwavering dedication, and inherent sense of duty made him a natural leader. However, it was not merely his powers that set him apart, but his unyielding moral compass and his ability to inspire those around him.
As the first member of the X-Men, Scott quickly proved himself to be a capable and strategic leader. His analytical mind and combat prowess were instrumental in many of our missions. More importantly, his compassion and empathy forged strong bonds within the team. He became the heart and soul of the X-Men, guiding them through countless battles and crises with unwavering resolve.
Among the myriad complexities of Scott’s life, his relationship with Jean Grey stands as a testament to the profound connection between two extraordinary individuals. From the moment they met, there was an undeniable bond between them. Jean’s telepathic and telekinetic abilities complemented Scott’s own powers, and together, they formed an unbreakable partnership both on and off the battlefield.
Their relationship was not without its challenges. The weight of their responsibilities, the constant threats they faced, and the burdens of their powers tested their bond. Yet, through it all, their love for one another endured. Jean’s presence brought solace to Scott’s turbulent life, grounding him and providing the emotional support he so desperately needed.
In times of triumph and despair, Jean stood by Scott’s side, and their relationship became a cornerstone of the X-Men’s strength. Her tragic sacrifice and subsequent resurrection only deepened their connection, reminding us all of the profound and often bittersweet nature of love.
As I reflect on Scott Summers’ journey, I am filled with a deep sense of admiration and pride. He has faced unimaginable challenges and emerged as a true leader and a beacon of hope for mutants everywhere. His dedication to our cause, his unwavering sense of duty, and his unbreakable bond with Jean Grey are a testament to the extraordinary individual he has become.
It is my hope that Scott’s story will inspire future generations of mutants to embrace their powers, overcome their fears, and stand united in the face of adversity. For in Scott Summers, we find not just a leader, but a symbol of the enduring strength and resilience of the human spirit.”
IN OTHER MEDIA
APPEARANCES ON-SCREEN (Television)
APPEARANCES ON-SCREEN (Movies)
X-MEN
FIRST APPEARANCE: Night of the Sentinels (Part 1)
VOICED BY: Norm Spencer (X-Men); Ray Chase (X-Men ’97)
Cyclops is the leader of the X-Men and one of the Professor Xavier’s first students [The End of Time, Secrets, Not Long Buried]. When the series begins, he’s been with Charles since childhood: we see glimpses of a younger Scott in the school’s early days [Sanctuary]. His back story remains the same as the comics: Major Christopher Summers and his wife Katherine were flying their plane with their sons aboard when an approaching Shi’ar craft observing Earth noticed them and abducted the adults. The two boys, Scott and his brother Alex, were parachuted away and separated afterwards [Orphan’s End]. Scott grew up feeling alone and unwanted in an orphanage until Professor Xavier approached him [No Mutant is an Island].
He’s dating Jean Grey when the series begins and a key part of the series is their relationship [Captive Hearts]. They marry twice, one a fake ceremony orchestrated by Sinister [Till Death Do Us Part] and secondly, for real [The End of Time]. Sinister’s fascination with the two of them is first seen in season two, where he takes Scott’s genetic material [Till Death Do Us Part]. He recurs throughout the series, usually with Cyclops and Jean at the centre of his twisted schemes [Reunion].
Cyclops is respected by his fellow X-Men, even Wolverine, with whom he has a frosty relationship [Night of the Sentinels]. The love triangle prevalent in other versions of the franchise is front and centre in this series [Captive Hearts]. Whilst Cyclops reunites with his father in season three [The Starjammers], he remains seemingly unaware of Alex, even after meeting him [Cold Comfort].
He also guest starred in the 1994 Spider-Man Animated Series. This version of the character returns in X-Men ’97. Now the de-facto head of the school, Scott is considering leaving the X-Men with his pregnant wife Jean [To Me, My X-Men]. However, pressure from Jean and the reappearance of Magneto prompts a decision when Jean gives birth to their son Nathan [Mutant Liberation Begins].
Shortly afterwards, the Jean Scott married is revealed to be a clone of the original. Empowered by anger, this Jean becomes the Goblin Queen and attempts to destroy the X-Men. When her origin as a pawn of Mr. Sinister is uncovered, the clone works to save the X-Men, but they are unable to stop Nathan from being infected by a techno-organic virus. Hoping to find a cure for Nathan, ‘Jean’ sends him into the future with Bishop while the original Jean resumes her place [Fire Made Flesh].
The clone, now named Madelyne, continues to keep in contact with Cyclops, who stills loves her as the mother of his son, and feels isolated from the Jean that has returned. Madelyne is killed on Genosha during the Sentinel attack [Remember It] and Scott and Jean are amazed when, while investigating the Sentinels, Cable returns and confirms that he is their son from the future [Bright Eyes].
During the final battle on Asteroid M, the X-Men and Magneto work together to save the Earth, but then are presumed dead in the aftermath. Jean and Scott, separated from the others find themselves 1000s of years in the future, with a teenage Nathan welcoming them. [Tolerance is Extinction].
To be continued.
FILM SERIES
FIRST APPEARANCE: X-Men
OTHER APPEARANCES: X2; X-Men: The Last Stand; X-Men Origins: Wolverine; X-Men: Days of Future Past; Deadpool 2
PLAYED BY: James Marsden (X-Men, X2, X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men: Days of Future Past); Tim Pocock (X-Men Origins: Wolverine); Tye Sheridan (X-Men: Apocalypse, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Deadpool 2)
In the original film timeline, Scott experiences headaches as a teenager due to his burgeoning mutant powers. Confronted by Victor, who’s working for Stryker, Scott is captured and taken to Stryker’s laboratory for mutants. When Logan arrives later in the movie, he’s released and leads a group of teenage mutants to safety. Whilst doing so, the blind Scott is guided by a strange voice in his head, later revealed to be Charles Xavier, waiting to ferry the children to his school. [X-Men Origins: Wolverine]. He advances through the school, training and teaching and meets Jean Grey. They begin to date and Scott is one of the X-Men sent to rescue Logan from Sabretooth.
Scott warns Logan away from Jean when he notices the attraction between the two. Tracking a fleeing Rogue, Cyclops is taken out by Toad, who removes Scott’s visor, causing chaos. When Jean uses Cerebro, he’s worried for her, concerned her powers are not strong enough. He later leads the team on their mission to Liberty Island to rescue Rogue and pilots the Blackbird [X-Men].
Weeks pass, and his concerns for Jean have increased, as she seems to be growing more powerful. Whilst visiting Magneto with Xavier, Scott is subdued by Lady Deathstrike and is taken to Alkali Lake where the coercion device implanted in him causes him to attack Jean when the X-Men arrive. Jean saves Scott and the team evacuate. As the area floods, Jean stays behind to save the team and is presumed killed [X2].
Later, Scott still grieves for Jean and is absent minded. He neglects his duties and has recurring nightmares about Jean drowning and calling his name. Unable to stop the nightmares, he travels to Alkali Lake. Whilst there, he encounters a resurrected Jean, who uses her power to hold back his blasts, allowing her to see his eyes. As they kiss, a surge of power goes through Jean and the Professor in Westchester recoils in horror.
When Wolverine and Storm investigate Alkali Lake, they find Scott’s glasses, but no sign of Scott, who Jean appears to have atomised. A gravestone is placed on the grounds of the Xavier Institute. next to Jean’s after she is killed [X-Men: The Last Stand].
Once Logan alters the timeline in X-Men: Days of Future Past, this timeline ceases to exist. In one version of the future, Scott and Jean are alive, having never died in this timeline or been resurrected through unknown means.
In the changed timeline, Scott is introduced to Charles by his brother Alex, already a former student of the Professor’s. He instantly bumps into and is attracted to Jean Grey and the pair bond immediately. They are not present at the school when it’s attacked by Apocalypse and, as a result, are spared from the explosion, which kills Alex. Scott is captured and taken to Alkali Lake, where he, Jean and Nightcrawler release Weapon X on the guards holding them. Before Logan flees into the Canadian wilderness, Jean reaches down into his memories, at least giving him his true name [X-Men: Apocalypse].
Scott is with the mutants Mystique and Beast take with them to rescue Charles from Apocalypse. After the battle, he’s given a uniform and becomes an X-Man. A few years later he and Jean are still together, but when on a mission in space, her body comes into contact with a cosmic force known as the Phoenix. Ultimately, it is Scott and his love for Jean that gives her time to control the power and take out the threat against them. After Jean disappears, Beast takes over Xavier’s School, and its renamed The Jean Grey School for Gifted Youngsters by a sign put up by Scott [X-Men: Dark Phoenix].
This version of Scott also makes a cameo hiding from Wade in Deadpool 2.
X-MEN: EVOLUTION
FIRST APPEARANCE: Strategy X
VOICED BY: Kirby Morrow
Orphaned at a young age after his parents were ‘killed in a plane crash’ [The Cauldron], Scott Summers became the first student at Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters. Xavier taught Scott how to control his mutant ability, powerful beams of energy, projected from his eyes. For this, Xavier fitted him with ruby quartz lenses.
Often acting as the leader of the teenage X-Men, Scott was often pushing them to better themselves and defeat the Brotherhood, a group of mutants who fought against the X-Men on a constant basis [Turn of the Rogue].
Despite his confidence as a leader, Scott struggled to catch the attention of his best friend, Jean Grey. As the public became aware of mutants, Jean’s relationship with Duncan ended, allowing her and Scott to grow closer than ever [The Stuff of Heroes, Mainstream].
Their relationship took a significant turn when Scott was kidnapped by Mystique as revenge for abandoning her at Area 51. Stranded in Mexico without his visor, Scott was unable to see without risking harm to those around him. When Mystique attempted to kill him, Jean arrived just in time to force her to flee [Blind Alley].
The two then sought a peaceful graduation, but Magneto and his Acolytes disrupted the event, claiming that Rogue had been placed under Mesmero’s spell to free Apocalypse. After battling Apocalypse’s minions and witnessing his escape, the X-Men prepared for a final confrontation with the ancient mutant. [Dark Horizon]. Through these challenges, Scott remained a pivotal member of the team, solidifying his place in the X-Men’s future [Ascension].
WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN
FIRST APPEARANCE: Hindsight (Part 1)
VOICED BY: Nolan North
When Jean Grey is lost in an explosion of unknown cause, Cyclops leaves the team. He and Jean had been arguing about Logan’s place in their lives for some time [Shades of Grey]. He initially refuses to rejoin the team, until it becomes clear they may find Jean and the Professor.
Cyclops carries an obsession over locating Jean throughout the series [eXcessive Force], and slowly, with the help of Emma Frost starts to let his feelings ease. [Breakdown]. He grows attracted to Emma, but once again, when Jean’s location is verified, he removes all obstacles before him to get her, even outright attacking Mister Sinister’s stronghold [Shades of Grey].
At the end of the series, the pair are reunited at Xavier’s where he tells them about the apocalyptic changes to the timeline [Foresight].
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