Cyclops' Forgotten Nickname 'Slim' Resurfaces in X-Men Comics

There's no escaping those embarrassing nicknames! The world of X-Men has seen plenty of evolution since its first issues back in 1963! But some of its history has reappeared. And recently one of Cyclops biggest and long-forgotten nicknames has become a familiar reminder about how this X-Men figure is still the same.

Slim Summers

Who would think? But, Cyclops' original nickname has made its way back! One of Marvel Comics, most popular heroes has an impressive career in the pages of their iconic comic books and, in a moment, this nickname surfaced. And that moment happens in X-Men #5!. You can grab it from Marvel Comics right now! It appears Quentin Quire, one of "Kid Omega's" had a bit of banter and used the nickname Slim.

What really makes it so remarkable is that it's truly the oldest of nicknames. One that is certainly something Cyclops doesn't want to go back to.

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The Origins of Cyclops And His Nickname:

Those that aren't huge X-Men fans may have missed it completely! For those of us who like to get a better sense of who Cyclops is, you may learn this nickname has existed. Cyclops was once called Slim Summers even though fans may know "Slim" as a moniker created by Wolverine!

So what's so incredible? This name predates these characters, showing that some things will stay the same. And for Cyclops? It is the one thing that he has never been able to get away from!

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An Ever-Evolving Series:

X-Men #1, Cyclops is officially introduced as

Those who were reading the first few comic issues for X-Men really get to enjoy this! It makes sense that it surfaced as one of those classic bits from this amazing Marvel series, which has grown over time and even included those special parts that connect it to its early era!

This is a major moment in "X-Men", and one that has captured the attention of comic fans worldwide, reminding everyone of what it means to go back to those early origins. It might also seem that for Cyclops this really is an experience that no one can run from, as the past always comes back.

As time goes on for X-Men fans, you have to pay attention because one of those big series has taken on its own unique form, continuing with Wolverine who loves the name "Slim." and also Quentin who just brought the "Slim" name back!

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A New Legacy:

Over the decades, this epic character had a transformation that truly shows its staying power! We are back to those basics of "X-Men as Cyclops will likely be given new roles and maybe a new, interesting nickname or two! What might always stick around? Is that "Slim" will always be around, no matter how hard Cyclops tries to get away! It appears even in these moments of a big universe. Cyclops will always be "Slim" in some eyes. It's certainly a reminder that as one of the major, well-loved X-Men and heroes, he might be stuck with it for life.

Cyclops' Forgotten Nickname 'Slim' Resurfaces in X-Men Comics

Slim Summers

The Origins of Cyclops And His Nickname:

An Ever-Evolving Series:

A New Legacy:

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