Cyclops – Marvel – 2014–2015 – Volume 2 – Ongoing Series – #1–12

Cyclops – Volume 2 (2014–2015)

📘 Series Summary

Spinning out of the events of All-New X-Men and "The Trial of Jean Grey," this ongoing series features the time-displaced, teenage version of Scott Summers. Choosing to leave Earth behind, Scott joins his father, Christopher Summers (Corsair), for a high-stakes coming-of-age adventure across the stars. Written initially by Greg Rucka and later by John Layman, the book balances the cosmic action of the Starjammers with an intimate father-son bonding story.

The series is notable for its lighter, adventurous tone compared to the main X-Men titles of the era. It follows the duo as they survive shipwrecks, navigate hostile alien worlds, and contend with space pirates, all while Scott attempts to forge an identity separate from the burden of his future self’s legacy.

⭐ Series Highlights

  • Father and Son Reunion: A rare opportunity for Scott to bond with a living Corsair, featuring a "road trip" through the galaxy that explores their fractured relationship.
  • Rising Star Talent: Early issues feature the breakout artwork of Russell Dauterman, whose clean and expressive style helped define the look of this cosmic era.
  • A Pirate's Life for Me: A major arc starting in issue #7 where Scott joins a rival crew of cutthroat space pirates to rescue his father, leading to a romantic subplot with the captain's daughter.
  • The Black Vortex: The final issue (#12) serves as Part 10 of the Black Vortex crossover event, pitting Scott against a cosmically empowered Jean Grey.
  • Badoon and Shi'ar: The series features classic X-Men cosmic threats, including deep dives into Badoon technology and Shi'ar territory.