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admonition ! spoiler for ten - Men ( 2021 ) # 33 ahead!Cyclopsmay be the traditional leader of theX - Menin the field of study , but he is swiftly being overshadow by the leaders of another new mutation : Kamala Khan . Ms. Marvel is a new addition to the X - Men team , but she ’s already show a penchant for build bridges and statecraft that Cyclops ' gruffer nature often struggles with . This could lead to Kamala replace him as leader despite their near relationship .
X - Men ( 2021)#33 depicts the rise of Ms. Marvel and the decline of Cyclops in thoroughgoing microcosm . In Madripoor , the decade - Man are attempting to lurk Orchis ' beginner , Dr. Killian Devo . When Devo ’s countermeasures nearly banish the ex - Men to the Negative Zone , Kamala saves the day by convincing Doctor Doom to send off his Latverian XTC - Men as backup . Kamala previously encounteredDoom ’s " evil " 10 - Men teaminX - Men#29 .
X - Men ( 2021)#29 and # 33 are by the team of Gerry Duggan , Joshua Cassara , Marte Gracia , Romulo Fajardo , Jr. , Clayton Cowles , Tom Muller , and Jay Bowen .
By contrast , Cyclops fare poorly when facing off against Nimrod , failing to protect his newfound ally Dr. Alia Gregor from the murderous machine . He is subsequently wash up within an column inch of his life before Nimrod dismisses him as inconsequent and departs .
While it ’s tempting to think of Kamala as Marvel ’s tonic - eyed boldness , she ’s a tried and lawful hero who ’s ready to do some mentoring of her own .
Ms. Marvel Bridges Gaps Between Heroes And Villains
While Kamala is not actively leading the X - Men ’s anti - Orchis resistance , she is capable to solidify teamwork between two very disparate grouping , even helping to bridge the gap between the X - man and one of Marvel ’s greatest villains .
It ’s important not to understate how polar a theatrical role Kamala plays inX - Men#29 and 33 . When look off against Doctor Doom ’s Latverian X - Men , Kamala is the first to advocate for dialogue instead of campaign . She is able to strikean quick kinship with the Latverian mutants . In improver , Kamala even take in Doctor Doom ’s respect , as shown by him preparing Halal solid food for her at the joint dinner party . On the surface , this may appear to be a minuscule retainer , but it ’s one that give out a long way when considering that not doing so would have been an easy snub for Doom to show his ascendency over his mutant guests .
alike , when asking Doom for attention inX - Men#33 , the supervillain is nothing but courteous to Kamala in return . When Doom ’s mutants go far , they greet Kamala with an easy camaraderie , address her as " my mutant supporter , " and help to relieve any tensions between the two unlike chemical group of X - hands . While Kamala is not actively leading the X - Men ’s anti - Orchis resistance , she is capable to solidify teamwork between two very disparate groups , even help to bridge the gap between the X - Men and one of Marvel ’s greatest villains . Kamala ’s empathy is able to unite teams that would otherwise never be able-bodied to work together .
Cyclops' Leadership: Talented, But Unflexible
Cyclops ' miserly need for controller makes him temperamental and easily provoked if he feels his leading is being challenged .
While Cyclops is a sinewy mutation and a captain tactician , he often struggles to tie with his teammates , demanding regard and obedience without necessarily having garner it first . This is demonstrated perfectly inX - Men ' 97(2024 ) # 1 , in which Cyclops ' inflexibility and rigid leadership stylus head to fight with Wolverine , and a Danger Room session locomote hilariously cockeyed within seconds . Cyclops ' inability to adapt to his mate in the field - instead demanding that they conform around him - is one of his superlative weakness as a loss leader , despite his keen tactical skills .
ex - Men ' 97 ( 2024 ) # 1 is by Steve Foxe , Salva Espín , Matt Milla , and Joe Sabino .
what is more , Cyclops ' authority is oftentimes undercut by other , more powerful mutants . It is telling that his theatrical role frequently caps out as squad or police squad leader , with figures like Xavier , Magneto , Storm , Jean Grey , or Emma Frost taking on leadership part for the entire ten - Men organization . This plays into his weaknesses as a loss leader : without the sensitive power to inhale his teammates , Cyclops ' tight motivation for control makes him temperamental and easy provoked if he feels his leading is being challenge . water flea is a hefty field agent , but overcompensates for his simpler powers by micromanaging his teams .
The Legacy of Captain Krakoa Shows Ms. Marvel’s Importance
During Krakoa ’s early days , Cyclops ended up donning the Captain Krakoa suit and becoming " Captain Krakoa " in ordination to obliterate the secret of mutant Resurrection of Christ from the residual of the world . This had the unintended consequence of making Cyclops the " face " of Krakoa and its embassador to the non - mutant human race . Part mascot and part leader , the role of Captain Krakoa was an authoritative bridge circuit for the fledgling mutant country , returning Cyclops to a leadership position once more . However , his tenure as Krakoa ’s bomber and ambassador would finally be tarnished when the suit was steal by an Orchis - support impostor .
When the worst possible outcome have pass and mutant face obliteration , Kamala Khan take up Cyclops ' place as the cheek of mutant exemption .
It is all the more tattle , then , that the next person to take up the blanket of Captain Krakoais none other than Kamala herself . WhileRise of the Powers of X ( 2024)#1takes place in an alternate timeline , the act of Kamala becoming Captain Krakoa in a ruined Earth is affecting and packed with signification , with Kamala always striving to be a symbol of Bob Hope for others . When the worst potential events have occurred and mutants face obliteration , Kamala Khan take water flea ' post as the face of mutant exemption .
ascension of the Powers of X ( 2024)#1 is by Kieron Gillen , R. B. Silva , David Curiel , Clayton Cowles , Tom Muller , and Jay Bowen .
Ms. Marvel and Cyclops' Friendship Transcends Generations
While Kamala may be positioned to take Cyclops ' theatrical role as drawing card , there is no animus between them ; in fact , the two are fast friends . As other asChampions ( 2016)#2 , a young ( time - traveling ) Cyclops join Kamala ’s Champions ; from there , the two ofttimes trade part as leader , pairing Cyclops ' tactical judgment with Kamala ’s empathy . Their relationship persists even into Cyclops ' nowadays , with one of the first things Kamala does upon her resurrection as a mutant inHellfire Gala ( 2023)#1 is to share a confining hug with her honest-to-goodness friend Scott .
Champions ( 2016 ) # 2is by Mark Waid , Humberto Ramos , Victor Olazaba , Edgar Delgado , and Clayton Cowles .
Hellfire Gala ( 2023)#1 is by Gerry Duggan , Adam Kubert , Luciano Vecchio , Matteo Lolli , Russel Dauterman , Javier Pina , R.B. Silva , Joshua Cassara , Kris Anka , Pepe Larraz , Rain Beredo , Ceci De La Cruz , Matthew Wilson , Erick Arciniega , Marte Gracia , Virtual Calligraphy , Tom Muller , and Jay Bowen .
Kamala ’s close relationship with Cyclops makes her a cancel to comply in his shoes as a mutant leader . Rather than supplanting him , Kamala takes the best of Cyclops - his essence , his brilliant mind - and marries it with her unique ability to connect with others , the one trait with which Scott has always shin . From their time together on the Champions to their unparalleled roles on their individual teams , Kamala has essentially trained under water flea to become the best mutant drawing card she can be . It will take time , andKamala Khanstill has a lot of grow leave to do , but she seems destined to pursue inCyclops ' footstep to become one of theX - Men’sgreat loss leader .
X - Men#33is available now from Marvel Comics .
X - Men#33 ( 2024 )
