Posted December 4-11, 2011 | Updated March 19, 2013 | April 2, 2013 | August 22, 2015

X-Men 45

Uncanny X-Men No. 45

Ever since Cyclops met Quicksilver he could not defeat the speedster in battle. Scott simply could not hit Pietro. In issue 45, we get yet another rematch between irresistible optic blasts and blinding speed. But before that, this issue is a bit of a mini-showcase of the power and versatility of Cyclops. Here's Scott starting the issue right by bursting his own bonds.

cyclops blasts his bonds

Keeping a steel door open.

cyclops keeps a steel door open with his optic blasts

The battle is on, and, once again, Cyclops is having a tough time.

cylcops can't hit quicksilver

In the end, I wish I could say Cyclop's victory was decisive, but it wasn't, 'accidental' is the proper word for it.

cyclops hits quicksilver with a lucky shot