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Information on Cyclops of the Xmen from Marvel Comics
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Cyclops
Cyclops (Scott Summers) is a mutant, a superhero that is the field leader of the Xmen in the Marvel Comics Universe. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby,
he first appeared in The Xmen #1 (September 1963) and was originally named Slim Summers. By #3, his name was changed to Scott and Slim was referred as a nickname. A mutant,
Cyclops produces powerful "optic blasts" from his eyes, forcing him to wear specialized glasses at all times and a specialized visor in combat. His powers may have led to his
inhibited, meticulous character. These same qualities, however, have made him an ideal leader for the Xmen. He is the son of Corsair, the brother of Havok and Vulcan, the father
of Cable, Marvel Girl, and X-Man, and the widower of Madelyne Pryor and Jean Grey.
The first student recruited by Charles Xavier and one of the original five Xmen, Cyclops has had a large presence in Xmen-related comics since their inception. He has also been
featured in almost every adaptation of the team in other media.
In practically every incarnation of the character, he has almost always been shown to be not only Charles Xavier's most loyal student, but also the one who most believes in his
dream of mutant and human equality. His loyalty to Xavier has cost him dearly from time to time, yet the character remains by Xavier's side. In turn, Xavier is known to view Scott
as one of his most (if not the most) prized pupils, and looks upon Scott not as a mentor to mentee, but rather as a father to a son.
He is played by James Marsden in the Xmen films.
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