X-Men Senior Editor Jordan D. White Wanted Havok to Stay a Zombie
Jordan D. White, the outgoing senior editor for the X-men franchise, has revealed a surprising plan: to keep Havok, Cyclops' brother, as a zombie. White had intended to permanently kill Alex Summers and make him an undead member of the Marvel universe. This would have marked a lasting change for the character, turning him into a zombie after his death in Dark X-Men.
White's plan was to keep Havok in this undead state, even after his resurrection by Madelyne Pryor. It was a dark and unusual path that would have played into the themes of Alex's troubled relationship with Pryor. Unfortunately, White left his post as X-men Editor, and these plans were abandoned with the transition from the Krakoan Era to the From the Ashes Era.
Instead of a Zombie, Cyclops' Brother Is Becoming a Government Stooge
Instead of walking the earth as a Zombie, Havok has been revived and will be taking on a new role. In a twist of fate, Alex Summers is now becoming a government agent. He is set to lead a new X-Factor team, which will be exploring the idea of superheroes as marketable celebrities. The series will see Havok and his team fighting to "make the world safe for democracy."
It's a surprising turn of events for Havok, who has always been in the shadow of his more famous brother Cyclops. However, this new direction offers a unique opportunity to explore the character's personality and place in the Marvel universe. This new X-Factor series is a chance for Havok to establish his own identity beyond being simply "Cyclops' brother."
Alex's Dark X-Men Fate Was Meant to be Permanent
Havok's fate in Dark X-Men was meant to have permanent consequences. Alex's violent outbursts of rage and his dependence on Madelyne Pryor were themes that were meant to culminate in his death and subsequent zombification. This would have been a drastic and permanent change for the character, but it would have reflected the turmoil he had been facing for years.
Havok's transformation into a Zombie would have taken the themes of submission and dependence to a whole new level. It would have been a literal representation of his willingness to submit to Pryor, even when she was on a path of evil. It would have been a dramatic and disturbing development, but it was meant to be a fitting conclusion for the character's dark journey.
New X-Factor Series Sees Havok Working for the Government
The new X-Factor series will see Havok take on a different kind of role, stepping away from the X-Men and into the world of government operations. This series will focus on the idea of superheroes as commodities, and Havok's ability to control his powers and work with others will be put to the test. The series is a chance to see Havok in a new light, working for a different organization and facing new challenges.
Havok's transformation from a zombie to a government agent is a big change for the character. It might not be the ending that some fans were hoping for, but it's a chance for Havok to step out from his brother's shadow and forge his own path. The series will be a chance to explore Havok's relationship with his new teammates, including Angel, Frenzy, Pyro and Feral, and to see how he adapts to his new role as a government operative.
