TheX-Menleader Cyclops isone of the most recognizable superheroes in the entire worldand has a long legacy as a Marvel icon and a leader of mutantkind. Over the years the incredibleartist Russell Dautermanhas illustrated many gorgeous Costume Variant Covers, collecting beloved characters' most iconic costumes. Finally, Cyclops is getting the Dauterman treatment in an epic variant cover forX-Men#16.
Cyclops was the second-ever member of Xavier’s X-Men and has transformed intoa top-tier tactician, respected leader, and radical revolutionary, all marked bya vast collection of unique costumes through his many eras.
From Krakoa’s Hellfire Galas to theAge of Apocalypse, Scott Summers has countless costumes as a member of the X-Men, allcelebrated and honored in Russell Dauterman’s newest Costume Variant Coverfor the upcomingX-Men#16, which features Cyclops as the leader of the current X-Men team.
Cyclops Has Some Of The Most Recognizable Costumes At Marvel
Scott loves a tight suit, and no one can take that away from him…
Russell Dauterman has truly become a master of the Costumes Variant Cover series,paying homage to other iconic heroes like Spider-Man, Storm, Rogue, and Thor. Dauterman clearly does a lot of research into each featured character’s eras, highlighting the most well-known costumes while still including lesser-known or short-lived looks as well. It can be hard to identify where each costume in Dauterman’s covers come from, but thankfully the hosts of thePower of X-Menpodcast have created a post that correctly identifies where each of Cyclops' featured costumes come from:
Scott Summers is a controversial figure, both in the Marvel Universe and for fans, with many fans lambasting him for his treatment of his ex-wife Madelyne Pryor, while many in-universe view him as a dangerous, rogue revolutionary.Regardless of people’s mixed feelings towards Cyclops, it is undeniable that his look is incredibly recognizable, and that he has had some supremely badass costumes in the past.Dauterman, of course, highlighted Scott’s three most popular looks on center stage: his classic skullcap costume, his 90s Jim Lee look, and his iconic casual outfit from Morrison’sNew X-Menrun. Other main highlights include Cyclops fromAge of Apocalypse,his redRevolution-eracostume, and his fierce look as a member of the villainous “Phoenix Five.”
X-Men: Cyclops' New Costume Gives His Iconic Visor a Menacing Redesign
Cyclops' dark new costume has us looking back at his most intimidating outfits from X-Men history, as Scott Summers upgrades his iconic visor.
Dauterman’s Celebratory Cover Highlights Scott’s Many Visors
The Cyclops visor is the most recognizable part of Scott’s look
Scott Summers has had many incredible costumes over the years, but regardless of what outfit he is wearing, readers will always gravitate to see what kind of visor the hero dons. Scott’s visor, which gives him the name Cyclops, has taken many forms over the years, but always feature ruby quartz lenses, which keep his incredible mutant ability in check. From glasses to compact visors, and even to an epic but terrifying Basilisk mask from theAge of X, Dauterman’s incredible art highlights Scott’s various eyewear accessories.
Cyclops will always be one of the most famousX-Menat Marvel Comics, and his decades-long history is finally celebrated in an awesome new cover that highlights some of his most iconic looks of all time.
Cyclops' Most Powerful Visor Upgraded His Optic Blasts, Giving Him a Level of Control I Never Thought Possible
In one reality, Cyclops is President of the Unites States and able to control his optic blasts with great finesse, using advanced kinetic implants.
