A storm is brewing in the Marvel Universe asThe Avengersand theX-Menonce again face off against each other, withthe beloved hero Stormcaught right in the middle. The cover art forThe Avengers#21 by artist Valerio Schiti is putting the spotlight onthe coming battle between Captain Marvel and Cyclops, as a newAvengers Vs. X-Menwar looms heavily over the two superpowered teams.
Most recently,World War Orchissawthe Avengers allying themselves with the oppressed X-Menas they fought against the fascistic rule of Orchis, who were attempting to destroy Krakoa and eradicate mutantkind.The Avengers#21 - by writer Jed MacKay, who is also writingX-Men, and artist Valerio Schiti - will see the X-Men leaderCyclops battle with Avengers leader Captain Marvel,as the Scarlet Witch finally faces down her father Magneto, and new Avenger member Storm is forced to choose a side…
AVENGERS VS. X-MEN! Jed MacKay pits his Avengers against his X-Men in a story that sows the seeds for some major future developments! Captain Marvel and Cyclops square off! Scarlet Witch and Magneto finally confront their history! And Storm’s loyalties are put to the test…
The Avengers And X-Men Are About To Have A Major Confrontation
The Avengers and the X-Men have historically not been enemies per se, but have experienced a lot of tension and differences in their perspectives on heroism. While the Avengers are often seen as “super cops,” responding to crises, the X-Men have usually attempted proactive heroism, which has led to major run-ins in the past. Ironically, one of the most significant times the Avengers have acted proactively, trying to stop the Phoenix Force from inhabiting Hope Summers as a host, led to the infamousAvengers vs. X-Menwar. Since then,the two teams have repaired their relationship and become strong allies, making this latest descent into fighting saddening.
Marvel Perfectly Explains The Avengers And The X-Men’s Biggest Difference
Invincible Iron Man Annual #1 puts the Avenger in a tense situation with the X-Men’s Storm, giving her the chance to call out the teams' differences.
Since the fall of Krakoa, Cyclops has been operating with his new X-Men team out of their base in Merle, Alaska. While they have been doing many heroic deeds, it is quickly becoming clear that Cyclops is forming a revolutionary Brotherhood, like he did after the Phoenix Five incident. Captain Marvel and Cyclops have fought recently, withScott using his impressive tactical skills to defeat Carol in the Contest of Chaos. This fight between the two team leaders will lead to major developments between the various heroes… while the Scarlet Witch will finally confront Magneto about their traumatic history after they both recently went through dramatic resurrections.
New Avengers Member Storm Will Face A Difficult Decision
Ororo may need to choose between her former teammates and her new team
After the fall of Krakoa, and the Genesis War won on Arakko, the beloved Omega-level mutant Storm was searching for a new place to call home. Thankfully, Avengers member Captain America came to the rescue and offered Storm a role on the team, just as a major catastrophe was headed for Earth. Now on a new team - with her ex-husband T’Challa no less -The Avengers#21 will force Ororo Munroe to choose between her mutant family and her Avengers teammates, ina decision that could shape Storm’s role in the Marvel Universe for years to come.
Hopefully, the cover forThe Avengers#21 is just teasing a minor disagreement between the brash Captain Marvel and passionate Cyclops, a battle that won’t spiral into an all-out war. Better yet, Storm may use her unique connection to both teams to forge a new alliance between the heroes, preventing anotherAvengersvs.X-Menevent.
The Avengers#21from Marvel Comics debuts on December 4th, 2024.
X-Men
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.
