Warning! Major spoilers for X-Manhunt Omega #1!
The love triangle between Jean Grey, X-Men for decades. However, the Krakoa era has shifted the focus, ending decades of rivalry, and even hinting at a polyamorous relationship between the trio. X-Manhunt Omega #1 seemingly confirms this intimacy, as Logan gives Cyclops the most tender sign of his affection: a brutal stab in the gut.
X-Manhunt Omega #1 – written by Murewa Ayodele and Gail Simone, with art by Enid Balám, Federica Manchin, and Gleb Melnikov – featrues Logan thrusting his adamantium claws into Cyclops's stomach, but this isn't just a gut check—it’s a gesture that speaks volumes about their relationship; the way Logan poses in this specific mirrors moments in his past, where he was forced to stab loved ones.
This moment seems to validate several aspects of Wolvrine and Cyclops' relationship. It's no surprise that Wolverine's most loving gestures would be so brutal, but it does provide some interesting implications for his violent tendencies.
Wolverine Stabs Cyclops, But It's Actually A Gesture Of Love
X-Manhunt Omega #1 – Written By Murewa Ayodele & Gail Simone; Art By Enid Balám, Federica Manchin, & Gleb Melnikov; Color By Bryan Reber; Lettering By Travis Lanham
In X-Manhunt Omega #1, Wolverine stabs Cyclops during a panic attack, a moment that initially seems jarring but is in fact deeply significant. Over the years, Wolverine has been known for using his claws in violent ways, but one constant is that he often reserves such brutal acts for people he cares about – at least when he does so in the particular pose depicted in this issue. Wolverine’s violence is rarely random. When he stabs someone, particularly a loved one, it is almost always symbolic of his complicated emotions towards them.
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This stabbing of Cyclops isn’t a random outburst, but a calculated, emotionally charged act. In the context of the issue, it’s a form of intervention to stop Scott from spiraling further into a panic. While it might seem extreme, it’s actually a sign of Wolverine’s affection, a physical and metaphorical way of grounding Cyclops in his moment of need. This act of love through violence may be unconventional, but it validates the intimacy of their feelings towards each other that fans have long speculated about. This continues a pattern where Wolverine’s most intimate gestures are often wrapped in sharp claws.
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Ultimately, Wolverine’s stabbing of Cyclops is more than a violent act – it’s an intimate, if twisted, way of showing love and care. For Logan, this brutal expression of affection is a method he uses to reach the people he cares about when words fail or when emotions become too overwhelming. By demonstrating this in X-Manhunt Omega #1, the comic sheds light on a character whose rough exterior hides a complicated, deeply emotional core. Wolverine’s way of expressing his feelings toward Cyclops may not be conventional, but it is an unmistakably genuine moment for the X-Men duo.
X-Manhunt Omega #1 is available now. from Marvel Comics.
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- NAME
- James "Logan" Howlett
- Alias
- James "Logan" Howlett
- Created By
- Roy Thomas, Len Wein, John Romita Sr.
- POWERS
- Retractible claws and Adamantium skeleton. Superhuman senses, stamina, and strength. Healing factor and longevity.
- Franchise
- X-Men, Marvel
- Age
- 197 (in the MCU)
The human mutant Wolverine (a.k.a. Logan) was born James Howlett, blessed with a superhuman healing factor, senses, and physiology. Subjecting himself to experimentation to augment his skeleton and claws with adamantium, Logan is as deadly as he is reckless, impulsive, and short-tempered. Making him the X-Men's wildest and deadliest member, and one of Marvel Comics' biggest stars. He's played in Fox and Marvel's movie franchises by Hugh Jackman.
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- Alias
- Scott Summers
- Created By
- Stan Lee, Jack Kirby
- Franchise
- X-Men, Marvel
- Race
- Human-Mutant
- First Appearance
- The X-Men
- Alliance
- X-Men, X-Force, X-Factor, Phoenix Five, X-Corporation, Hounds, Starjammers
Cyclops, a.k.a. Scott Summers, is the X-Men's core team leader and one of the first characters to appear in the franchise. As a human/mutant hybrid, Cyclops has the power to launch massive bursts of energy from his eyes that are regulated through the use of a specially designed visor. Despite his calm and collected demeanor, he tends to lose it when in the presence of a fellow team member, Wolverine.
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- Movie(s)
- X-Men (2000), X2, X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), X-Men: First Class (2011), The Wolverine (2013), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), Deadpool (2016), X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), Logan (2017), Deadpool 2 (2018), Dark Phoenix (2019), The New Mutants, Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
- First Film
- X-Men (2000)
- TV Show(s)
- X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men, X-Men (1992), X-Men: Evolution (2000), Wolverine and the X-Men (2008), Marvel Anime: Wolverine, Marvel Anime: X-Men, Legion (2017), The Gifted (2017), X-Men '97 (2024)
- Character(s)
- Professor X, Cyclops, Iceman, Beast, Angel, Phoenix, Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Storm, Jubilee, Morph, Nightcrawler, Havok, Banshee, Colossus, Magneto, Psylocke, Juggernaut, Cable, X-23
- Video Game(s)
- X-Men: Children of the Atom (1994), Marvel Super Heroes (1995), X-Men vs. Street Fighter (1996), Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter (1997), Marvel vs. Capcom (1998), X-Men: Mutant Academy (2000), Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (2000), X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 (2001), X-Men: Next Dimension (2002), Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (2011), Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 (2011), X-Men Legends (2005), X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse (2005), X2: Wolverine's Revenge (2003), X-Men (1993), X-Men 2: Clone Wars (1995), X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse (1994)
- Comic Release Date
- 213035,212968
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.
