Origin of Cyclops | X-Men 101

In this episode, we highlight the Origin of Cyclops, leader of the X-Men! Try Marvel Move today! Download the ZRX app on iPhone or Android and activate a free trial: zrx.app/variant. Use coupon code VARIANT at checkout to get 50% off your first month's subscription.
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#Cyclops #XMen #xmen97

[@marcusyates3044]

Sentinel: "Surrender, mutant" Cyclops: "Of course... not!"

[@mcurran6505]

"Every now and then, Summers, I remember why you're still in charge." - Wolverine, Astoshing X-Men V3, #8.

[@RoCKbOy245]

“Rip its guts out, Logan.” - Cyclops (Astonishing X-Men)

[@esaiasjones1635]

Cyclops is the mutant counterpart to Captain America. Both highly skilled natural leaders that you don’t want to underestimate!

[@ReginaldTate-le6fe]

NEVER EVER EVEN okay @esaiasjones1635.

[@larrygrebler5054]

Interesting never thought of that.

[@rubenvanniekerk4558]

they gave cyclops the respect he needed, what a badass

[@user-rbyee]

Fax

[@elijahdubois7902]

They made Cyclops an absolute badass in the show! Really did him Justice!

[@tkcritic7368]

Showing that you can have great form of X-Men media that doesn't just shine the spotlight on Wolverine exclusively.

[@DurellPowell]

​@@tkcritic7368exactly, the x men as a whole is jam packed with amazing characters powers and back stories

[@allanorme2093]

@@tkcritic7368 IT SOOO BAD. My country think X man is his name

[@mikecorleone7360]

We gotta give cyclops his flowers

[@kodezero0015]

They finally gave my boy the shine he deserves

[@kevinmoore5206]

One of the most underrated characters of all time.

[@GolDRoger-hy4ei]

"Give them the forecast." Cyclops best moment was hyping up Storm 😂😂

[@thatonkgau5221]

The MCU needs to take some notes from 97 and the comics to do Cyclops justice in the upcoming movies and fully redeem him. Cyclops isn't just the most underrated of the X men he's the most underrated hero in marvel. Scott can use his concussive blasts not just to move around and slow down his fall, he can also do captain America level ricochet shots that could take down dozens of guys in one shot. His blasts can also split mountains in half and cut throw Tsunami's. I'd like to see future X men stories go into Cyclops Superior DNA and the source of his power and have him live up to his full potential .

[@esaiasjones1635]

Most definitely! Cyclops is that guy

[@eshanmohotty3704]

Cyclops is one of the coolest looking super hero in all the DC and Marvel hands down.

[@411RangerFan]

I officially dub this video by variant: "Xcellent!" No shame whatsoever

[@variant]

Love it. 🤘

[@Aragorn7884]

Jim Lee's Cyclops is _my_ version ❤

[@KingDaeQuann95]

Finally , I can finally get some X-Men Content from my favorite KZbin Channel

[@variant]

I could only that in the Rock’s voice. “FINALLY….” 😂

[@donaldmcclurejr.494]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 an origin story on not only one of my Top 5 X-Men but one of my top 5 Marvel characters! Keep going with your content Variant! The origin that has Scott hitting his head when landing from the burning deployed parachute, is in my opinion the best overall origin.

[@variant]

Definitely an underrated character. Glad you dig the episode! 😎👍

[@donaldmcclurejr.494]

@@variant appreciate the response. I would like to thank the whole Variant team, for continuing to provide subscribers/supporters with quality content! Thank you!

[@Briks1313]

I did a pair of custom x men Nike foamosites and used Lees run because it’s was from my childhood. Never read comics but loved the show and art

[@t.jefferson6365]

I love Slim! Glad he is getting some spotlight.

[@asyaabel8847]

Sir your commercial for that marvel move thing is HILARIOUS!!!

[@dairryuslewis8019]

Been asking for this video for YEARS s/o X-men 97 for getting people to put respect on Scott’s name 🙌🏾

[@adamlamoureux1404]

If ya haven't done one yet, Gambit! 🤘💀

[@variant]

Full History of Gambit episode is coming soon! 🤘

[@adamlamoureux1404]

@variant Hells yeah!!! 🤘💀

[@jessemillan1385]

Cyclops is one my favorite members of the X-Men because of his determination and leadership prowess. I need to read all of Scott's journeys in the X-Men comics. X-Men, Uncanny X-Men, Giant Sized X-Men, X-Factor, New X-Men, Astonishing X-Men, House of X, Powers of X, and Fall of X. And of course, some of the best X-Men stories: Phoenix Saga, Days of Future Past, Fate of the Phoenix, Brood Saga, God Loves Man Kills, Asgardian Wars, Mutant Massacre, Fall of the Mutants, Operation Zero Tolerance, Evolutionary War, House of M Decimation, Deadly Genesis, Messiah Complex, Necrosha Second Coming, Messiah War, Curse of the Mutants, Schism, X-Men Revolution (Marvel NOW line).

[@BobbyMoore2-mp8wb]

He was awesome in X-men Evolution

[@Ninjutsu703]

What a dope idea for running I’m definitely going to download it now!

[@MattGaetzOnAWhiteFordBronco]

*_That should be enough to get y'all _**_--addicted--_**_ started!_* 😂 You damn well bet I'm getting some new comic books!

[@variant]

🤘

[@jordanlee1013]

Love X-men 97 it’s so good I’ve only seen an episode one and two. I’ll watch this video once I’ve seen more!

[@TaintedPeter]

Keep watching it's amazing! Episode 5 is amazing

[@edwardtdm123]

Absolutely mind-blowing! 🚀🌟

[@Makman1994]

Please do a history of Storm! She's been amazing in X-Men 97!

[@watashiiru]

Badass chi is streaming through his eyes!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@pixelkitz]

Awesome ❤

[@variant]

🙌

[@yazidilmi9712]

Make origins of Gambit pleaseee

[@teamdexter82]

Can y’all do a history of for more x-men characters, please?

[@3000cbreezy]

Been following Variant Comics for a while, SUPER SURPRISED you guys haven't done a origins of cyclops before.....BUT IM SUPER GLAD ITS NOW, X-MEN 97 is AWESOME!!!

[@Biking_with_Akiva]

Fantastic 💯💪🏾

[@phillyboy8435]

About time!

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[@DurellPowell]

Beast is incredibly underappreciated too, Variant?

[@variant]

Yes, he absolutely is. We’ll get to him soon as well.

[@shermanbailey9517]

My favorite X-Man

[@eon001]

I have a theory about Cyclops. He should be able to be invulnerable like Sam Guthrie/Cannonball, when he uses his powers. Peak optic blast can obliterate a whole sentinel. That amount of force will need a abnormal amount of stability to not have Scotts head fly off his shoulders.

[@freddymeisner]

That ad had so much production value lmao. I’m floored

[@exposedmidriff]

Kinda sad that him propelling himself backwards with his optic blast is one of the "coolest scenes we've ever gotten from Cyclops".

[@denzelkoe]

No it was sick you gotta love what they have done with him

[@tylerdude1982]

His superhero landing was epic

[@kulikevl5312]

I agree, the only thing more sad is that people really lost it over that scene. Mid at best.

[@exposedmidriff]

@@kulikevl5312 Yeah, I mean it was cool. But it's a shame that these are the two "coolest" things he's done. He deserves better. They have made Storm look like an absolute badass, so I am hoping the others get more love.

[@hair4571]

Probably because comic wise cyclops is favorite character of many fans and the films seems to always butcher him especially since the rise in popularity of wolverine ​@@kulikevl5312

[@dtee9053]

Thanks for this cyclops feature.. he really needs to get his just due.. but the real hero is Marvel Move.. i am soo excited to hear about this. I am going to download it right now

[@shockwavetim5222]

Cyclops is having a Blast, A Optic Blast with his eyes wide open.

[@user-uk6el7gv4i]

Great episode! Not much else to say, kinda lays everything out. Kazaa!

[@OshaneC92]

Awesome ‼️‼️‼️

[@dominiquejohnson6434]

Dope video is the podcast coming back

[@renatocosta8315]

Good to see that Variant has finally made a history of Cyclops video, but surprisingly X-Men ‘97 does it’s own thing being a great follow up to the original hit animated series

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can't believe that Cyclops was the one who helped Professor Charles Xavier in forming the X-men and was the very first member of the team. What would have happened if it was someone like Hank McCoy's Beast instead of him?

[@ComicPhreak]

Hopefully this coming event in the series brings outbthe best in him and the rest of the X-Men.

[@Incognito_720]

They did proffesser Xavier dirty in the comic 💀

[@szaporta]

Ol' Squarehead

[@kristopherreavely7245]

When I was young I think I remember an interview in wizard where the x-men writer said that Cyclops is the best Superhero in the Marvel universe because that's what he lives for, to be the very best.

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[@yoyoprofessorxavier]

i liked the promo bit, it may be extra but its nice

[@Homo_Superior_]

Ok but where did you get those marvel shorts from?

[@SankofaNYC]

6:10 🗣️ Say it again!!! And I don't understand why this would ever upset people

[@brandoncummins1985]

@variant when will the podcast come back?

[@scoob2300]

Yes

[@ericmci]

Good video. But it's definitely not pronounced as the 'Shire.' That's a different franchise. - Shiar= (Shee- are) There are only 100 examples in media of this being pronounced including X-Men 97

[@phatkiddre]

I was hoping you would dive deeper into his special ability and how is optic blasts are concussive energy and not heat based.. and other skills... or why he can't control them.

[@aldenencluna6409]

Nice.

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of Cyclone, Rhino, Sandman, Chameleon, Scorpion and the Human Fly along with Kurt Connors the Lizard. Also can you do the history of the Flash Villains like Turtle, Magenta, Cobalt Blue, Mirror Master and Top?

[@madnessman1520]

Does anyone know if the comics he mentioned are good to start off with. Im kind of new to comics and have stuck with mostly one off storylines because i have no idea where to start with dc or marvel but i would obviously like to

[@arc7375]

His origins? Well, when a Mommy and a Daddy love each other _very much,_ and are suddenly attacked by aliens from outer space…

[@sanchezryno]

The higher the socks the downer the foo! Get it Arris!!!!!

[@variant]

Gotta square up that summer dad bod, ya know?! 😂

[@user-ew3qr6yb8i]

Right now he has the best super hero landing among all marvel movies and series.

[@moongoosemcqueen]

Not a cyclops fan, but away appreciate a character using their powers in interesting ways.

[@michaeltran2005]

People who used Cyclops in the the arcade games know, he is that guy. That laser beam spam is op 😭😂 ahhh good times

[@Sted1000]

I read somewhere that he is unable to turn his optic blast on and off at will because upon landing from the crash he had ended up hitting his head in the part responsible for controlling it

[@quentinfogger5755]

Are you going to do history of all the characters who played a major role in the X-men 97 show like Madelyn Pryor, Morph, Mojo, Bastion and Lilandra?

[@THCBreezy1190]

Can you do a breakdown of Cassandra Nova?

[@AbdulmohsenDIRAMPATUN-ev7vq]

Can you do a rogue and gambit history I would really watch it

[@quentinfogger5755]

Since you did history of Marvel's Black Knight, Can you do history of Marvel's Dreadknight? If you seen the episodes of season 7 of the Flash, can you do history of Impulse, XS, Psych, Fuerza, Steadfast, Chillblaine, Abracadabra, Rainbow Raider, Mirror Master and Top in your next video?

[@crypto_que]

People swear Marvel has gone woke but they were one of the first platforms to to rock out with Diversity. Thanks for putting that out there!

[@kareemdalil3468]

Please do Origin of Gambit at some point please!!

[@variant]

Coming very soon!

[@NoobArtist007]

He is that guy

[@jaysonarends145]

It would be interesting if Jack O Diamonds was Emma Frosts' father.

[@quentinfogger5755]

Are you going to do history of the Supreme Intelligence, Ronan the Accuser, Dar-Benn and Ael-Dan who all played a major role in The Marvels movie? Are you going to do history of Jentorra, Kryler(played by Bill Murray), Multiple Man, Cassie Lang as Stature/Stinger and the city of Chronopolis in honour of the Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumainia movie?

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of DC Despero since he is one of the biggest Justice League Villians from the Comics?

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you please do history of DC OMAC along with the Reach who are the aliens who created the Scarabs in honor of the release of the Blue_Beetle movie?

[@kingshadow8782]

Let’s go.

[@lindensims4969]

My favourite xmen of all time Scott summers cyclops and I love og members of xmen as well Bobby drake and beast Hank and warren and Jean grey i love gambit as well Jean and Scott arre my favourite couple of all time ❤

[@RyanLBrown9396]

Took y’all 20 years, 15 movies and 4 animated shows to finally realize cyclops is him ?

[@ajforever101]

How is Mr Sinister disguised as a kid 💀 Isn’t he like 100’s of years old

[@H0lland0ates79]

Dude was able to host the frickin phoenix force. I would never consider Cyclops weak

[@newspooiechannel]

Something few people know about Scott NOT mentioned in the video is that his optic blasts are uncontrollable due to minor brain damage he sustained when he parachuted out of the plane and crashed into the earth, hitting his head.

[@dionysisnance4204]

I never thought cyclops was cool until xmen 94 cyclops is a badass in that series

[@actionjacksonIV]

X-MEN is a universe

[@krpyton7368]

Do gambit nightcrawler, colossus, rogue, long shot, dazzler, shadow, cat banshee, angel Iceman beast, Jean, Gray Thunderbird, Sunfire professor Xavier

[@marcussantos4816]

Cyclops wasn’t my favorite character when I was a kid. Like so many I was introduced to comic book characters through movies and tv shows in the 2000’s. Wolverine was my favorite from the team but I always respected Cyclops as the leader of the team and I’m glad he’s getting more respect.

[@Uncleed251]

The upper limits of Cyclops powers are still unknown but his versatility using his powers is better than most Superheroes which even with 97 we still haven't seen the best he can do

[@Nightman776]

Where is the podcast communicate w your audience

[@marcamusprime9513]

Marvel Move is kind of a good idea.

[@JaYy1555]

Y’all need to talk about X-Men 97 on the podcast !!!

[@variant]

We absolutely will.

[@JaYy1555]

When !? 😭

[@haydenweaver8871]

As a marvel fan the X-Men movies made Cyclops a depressed character and I know because as a true marvel fan I know that Cyclops is a badass

[@jonathanswinny5680]

Can we please get a "History of Cassandra Nova" ? ~Since she's the villain in Deadpool & Wolverine.🥺

[@mattwilson8298]

6:47 wtf did they do to the professor's head?

[@doneabrigo]

Wait, Shy yar? Isn't it shee-yahr?

[@Darkangelus429]

That's how we've always heard it in the show. Had that same question as soon as I heard it.

[@quentinfogger5755]

Besides optic blasts which can do stuff like put out fires, What all skills does Scott Summers Cyclops have?

[@xrpmx3759]

He can adjust his beams to incinerate people, or just push them.

[@t.jefferson6365]

He can ricochet his beams like Cap does his shield letting him shoot around corners or bank off of things to strike from odd angles or knock out several enemies at once. He also plays pool to practice sometimes.

[@AzulApe]

Martial artist and energy resistance.

[@KobeGangNay24]

Is jack o diamonds equivalent to that diamond female from Xmen First Class?

[@MattWeaver-bc9dr]

Cyclops and Rogue got short sticks in the movies.

[@Zabbyzab]

Wait wtf? Is Jack Winters Emma Frost father? Same "cold" names and same exact powers. I guess this is where Scott' fetish [ psychic and diamond] came from.