The MCU X-Men Should Adapt The Messiah Complex Storyline

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The MCU X-Men Should Adapt The Messiah Complex Storyline

Highlights

  • The MCU is finally bringing the X-Men into the main universe where the Avengers reside, teasing mutants like Ms. Marvel and Namor.
  • The Messiah Complex story could bring a fresh start for the mutant heroes in the MCU, exploring mutants emerging from the shadows.
  • Introducing Hope Summers and anti-mutant hate groups through the Cable-Bishop dynamic could be the perfect entry point for the X-Men.

As a lifelong fan of the X-Men comics, I can hardly contain my excitement at the prospect of seeing the Messiah Complex storyline adapted into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Having grown up reading about these characters and their struggles against adversity, it’s been a long wait for the mutant heroes to finally join the Avengers in the main MCU.

Over the next few years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) will officially integrate the X-Men into their primary universe, where the Avengers currently reside. Characters such as Ms. Marvel and Namor have been hinted at being mutants within the MCU, and even characters like Deadpool and Wolverine from the Fox universe have made appearances in MCU stories through multiverse crossovers. However, fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the full X-Men team for a long time. With Kevin Feige providing hints about their introduction, many are curious about the storyline that will bring these mutants into the Marvel Universe. Some speculate that the epic “Messiah Complex” story could be an ideal starting point for the X-Men in the MCU.

In the ever-evolving tapestry of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, nothing is set in stone. However, crafting a tale where mutants step out from obscurity after losing almost everything, to discover a newborn mutant baby for the first time in years, would breathe life into these remarkable characters. This narrative would mirror the trajectory of the X-Men comics, serving as a reboot for the mutant heroes that endured. It might be high time for the MCU to embrace the epic tale of “The Messiah Complex” and usher in a new age of mutant superheroes within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The Messiah Complex, EXPLAINED

The MCU X-Men Should Adapt The Messiah Complex Storyline

In the narrative of “The Messiah Complex,” the storyline is weighty, picking up after stories such as “House of M” (an alternate reality birthed from the fragmented psyche of the Scarlet Witch) and “Decimation” (the consequence of Scarlet Witch employing her reality-bending abilities to drastically diminish the mutant population). After enduring the devastating loss of their powers, companions, and their entire species, the X-Men learn about a powerful new mutant born in Alaska. This prompts Cyclops to seize control from Professor X and assemble a team to investigate this potential threat.

Upon their arrival, they discover that the child is missing and instead find the remains of adversaries such as the Purifiers and the Marauders where the child once was. The X-Men then delve into a multi-faceted conflict. A formidable creature called Predator X emerges, intent on consuming and eliminating the mutant child, whom William Stryker believes will become the mutant messiah. Multiple Man is dispatched to two distinct timeframes where the mutant child has been born. In one timeline, the child is responsible for causing mass destruction; in another, the child brings about everlasting unity between humans and mutants. Meanwhile, a separate team embarks on a mission to locate Rogue, who is being held captive by the Marauders, while Rictor, another X-Men member who lost his powers during M-Day, goes undercover with the Purifiers in an attempt to find the location of the child.

The story becomes more complicated when it’s revealed that Cable has kidnapped the baby, with the intention of safeguarding the future mutant savior. Meanwhile, Bishop journeys back in time to capture both Cable and the baby, as they are responsible for his dystopian future. During their confrontation, however, the Marauders interfere and abduct the baby, under the leadership of Gambit and Mystique (pretending to be Mister Sinister). Mystique intends to use the baby to heal Rogue, but Gambit objects due to concerns for the child’s safety. The X-Men make an appearance, accompanied by Bishop, Cable, and Predator X, forcing Wolverine to eliminate the latter. In the end, Cyclops allows his son, Cable, to take the baby with him, prioritizing the child’s protection above all else. This decision sets the stage for a lifelong battle between Cable and Bishop, as the child ultimately grows into Hope Summers, a potent mutant and messiah for the mutant population.

Why The Messiah Complex Works for the MCU

The MCU X-Men Should Adapt The Messiah Complex Storyline

In a different phrasing:

Instead of Josh Brolin’s Cable from Deadpool 2 or a different actor taking on the role, delving into Cable’s mission to safeguard mutantkind versus Bishop’s efforts to prevent what he perceives as Hope’s menace could create an engaging thriller and provide an ideal introduction to the X-Men within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With Hope Summers symbolizing the resurgence of mutants, her emergence serving as a pivotal plot point in the widely-known tale Avengers vs X-Men, this narrative would offer insight into Hope’s background and introduce one of the X-Men’s primary struggles: combating anti-mutant human protesters and hate groups. This approach would seal the deal on integrating the X-Men into the MCU permanently.

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2024-08-19 21:04