Cyclops has been a leader and tactician his entire adult life, and he has spent countless hours ensuring that the X-Men are ready to face anything. Now, in an epic variant cover team-up with Godzilla, he’s proving that all his intense preparation and planning is worthwhile. Scott Summers is Marvel’s top tactical genius, and even the King of Monsters knows it.
X-Men #4 – written by Jed MacKay, with art by Ryan Stegman – will ship with a variant cover by Chris Samnee, depicting Cyclops fighting side-by-side with Godzilla as they both release bright beams of energy.
Marvel is gearing up to celebrate the full-color reprint of the iconic 1970’s Godzilla comic book series; as part of the company’s celebration, they will be releasing 21 variant covers featuring the ultimate Kaiju. While some heroes are battling Godzilla for victory, Scott Summers is shown working in tandem with him.
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X-Men #4 – Written By Jed MacKay; Art By Ryan Stegman, “Godzilla” Variant Cover By Chris Samnee
X-Men
The X-Men franchise, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, centers on mutants with extraordinary abilities. Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they battle discrimination and villainous mutants threatening humanity. The series explores themes of diversity and acceptance through a blend of action, drama, and complex characters, spanning comics, animated series, and blockbuster films.
The variant cover is hardly the first time Godzilla has crossed Scott’s mind. After becoming Krakoa’s War Captain, he developed a full “Summers Protocol” for handling Kaiju. Cyclops knows the answer isn’t always to destroy them, and now his strategy is paying off. Establishing a full strategy for handling skyscraper-sized monsters probably isn’t at the top of every hero’s priority list, but Cyclops never misses a chance to come up with a solid contingency plan. In it, Scott lays out different approaches aimed at redirecting and subduing Kaiju without destroying them, ensuring more saved lives.
When facing a major threat, it’s easy to assume that destroying it is the safest option. Cyclops knows better. Mutantkind made their home on Krakoa, and the island itself was once a raging Kaiju that faced the X-Men in battle. “Monster” does not always have to mean “enemy” and the Summers Protocol offers a minimum of three solutions, meant to maximize the number of lives saved without causing undue harm. There is also a specific addition for “an atomic lizard” filed under different protocols, so he was fully prepared for this variant cover team-up.
Cyclops’ Approach To Handling Big Monsters Proves He’s A Tactical Expert
Scott Could Be A Natural Kaiju Wrangler
While Cyclops and Godzilla’s partnership may be limited to Samnee’s impressive cover, it’s a well-deserved match. Scott has put in the work and training (as he always does) to make the most of such an encounter. If Godzilla arrives to take down another Kaiju, he’d be one of the first to see that they were fighting on the same side, rather than treating the King of Monsters like another threat. The image of concussive beams alongside atomic blasts seems like a natural progression. Scott Summers has a strategy for everything, and the Cyclops x Godzilla team-up seals that in stone.
Godzilla
The Godzilla franchise, spanning over six decades, follows the adventures of the titular kaiju, a colossal, prehistoric sea monster awakened and empowered by nuclear radiation. Originating in Japan, Godzilla has evolved from a destructive force of nature to a protector of humanity, battling various other giant monsters, including iconic foes like King Ghidorah, Mothra, and Mechagodzilla. The series explores themes of environmental destruction, nuclear anxiety, and human resilience. With numerous films, TV series, and an expanding universe, Godzilla remains a cultural icon, captivating audiences worldwide with its epic battles and compelling narratives.
