Marvel Just Took More Than a Year To Admit The X-Men’s Latest Civil War Means Nothing

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The X-Men comics are launching a new storyline called “The Age of Revelation,” continuing a recent overhaul that began with 2024’s “From the Ashes.” This initiative aims to return the X-Men to a more classic feel, something fans haven’t experienced consistently since the 2005 *House of M* event. Veteran editor Tom Brevoort, known for his deep understanding of comic book history and fondness for the original Marvel Universe, is leading the X-Men line. And, like many of his projects this century, this new direction will likely feature conflicts *between* heroes.

Okay, so after the “From the Ashes” storyline, the X-Men were fractured – Cyclops had one team, Rogue another, and Emma Frost and Kitty Pryde were mentoring a group of younger mutants. Right away, it was clear Cyclops and Rogue weren’t seeing eye-to-eye, each believing the other’s approach was wrong. We saw that tension play out in stories like “Raid on Graymalkin” and again in “X-Manhunt.” But honestly, the new *Amazing X-Men* #1 kind of makes all that conflict feel pointless. It really highlights what I think is a flawed approach to the X-Men by writer Tom Brevoort – building up these divisions that ultimately don’t seem to matter.

Cyclops Proves the Grudge Between the X-Men Is Meaningless

The first issue of *Amazing X-Men* centers on Cyclops and Beast being transported to the future to discover the intentions of a character named Revelation. After a confrontation with Wolverine, they team up with the future X-Men to escape and seek help from allies in Pennsylvania. During their journey, Cyclops and Beast talk about their predicament, admitting they’d prefer to have the Wolverine from their own time on their side. Currently, Wolverine is working with Rogue’s team, a group Cyclops has been openly critical of.

As a reader, it feels like the conflict in “From the Ashes” between Cyclops and Rogue doesn’t really make sense. Cyclops is pushing for mutants to be a fighting force, which is something he’s always believed in, while Rogue is trying to uphold Xavier’s original vision of peaceful coexistence with humans. Honestly, the core disagreement feels weak – you can debate whether Xavier’s dream was realistic, but it doesn’t explain why Cyclops and Rogue would be so opposed to each other. It feels like the writer is forcing this conflict just to create a “hero versus hero” storyline, and it’s sacrificing the characters’ established motivations in the process.

The X-Men really took off in popularity during the late 70s and early 80s because of the strong connections between its members. The team’s power comes from its diverse personalities and how they work together towards Xavier’s vision. While there’s always been internal conflict and drama, they overcome it for two key reasons: their dedication to the cause and the close family bond they’ve formed. The future of mutants depends on them staying united, so personal disagreements take a backseat.

Dividing the X-Men into fighting groups goes against what the team is all about. While disagreements and even fights have always happened, they used to be resolved quickly, like through training simulations. Fans don’t enjoy seeing the X-Men turn on each other; they want to see the team work together and overcome challenges. The negative response to storylines like “Raid on Graymalkin” and “X-Manhunt” proves this point. Readers prefer classic *Uncanny X-Men* and *X-Men* stories that focus on external threats rather than internal conflicts. These internal squabbles are unnecessary and simply don’t resonate with fans.

Selling Us Feuding X-Men Misses the Point of the X-Men

The first issue of *Amazing X-Men* demonstrates that Brevoort’s approach isn’t working for the X-Men. While having two separate X-Men teams isn’t a bad concept, pitting them against each other is a mistake. The appeal of the X-Men has always been their ability to collaborate despite disagreements. Readers enjoy seeing them debate, fight villains as a unit, and then continue their discussions. They function as a family, and it should take something significant to cause them to turn on each other.

When Tom Brevoort took over the X-Men comics, many fans predicted internal conflict would soon arise. However, pitting X-Men teams against each other feels unnatural, as despite disagreements, the characters deeply care for one another. They understand each other’s abilities and limitations, and recognize their collective strength. Both fans and the creative team seem unhappy with this direction, and hopefully, this storyline will be resolved quickly.

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2025-10-09 17:11