X-Men Memes Vol 315: Cyke's Optic Blasts and the Ultimate Showdown

Mia Nightshade

Updated Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

The latest installment of X-Men Memes Vol 315 has fans buzzing with excitement over the epic showdown depicted in the image. The scene showcases a powerful character in a yellow and green bodysuit, adorned with a red 'X' emblem on her chest. Her long white hair with red streaks adds to her striking appearance as she confidently stands with a hand on her hip. This character's commanding presence suggests she has emerged victorious from a recent battle.

To her right, a defeated robotic or armored figure lies on the ground, its purple and blue color scheme contrasting sharply against the dark, starry sky in the background. The robot's incapacitated pose, with its upper body propped up on its right arm and legs stretched out, indicates a fierce confrontation has taken place.

Fans have been quick to comment on this spectacular scene. User #45 delves into the potential of Cyclops' optic blasts, theorizing that while the blasts themselves might not generate heat, their constant impact could. Drawing a parallel to the viral "slapping a chicken to cook it" video on YouTube, this user imagines Cyke's visor modulating the strength of his blasts to create pure concussive force capable of heating objects.

Another user, #30, finds the scene amusing, noting that while the average Avenger might outmatch the average X-Man, there are a few X-Men who could take on all the Avengers single-handedly. This sentiment resonates with many fans who have long debated the power dynamics between the two superhero groups.

The discussion continues with user #43 referencing the classic "I am Spartacus" moment, suggesting a sense of camaraderie and alliance among the characters. Meanwhile, another fan highlights the sheer badassery of Magik, ranking her just behind the Phoenix in terms of power. This user laments that the movies have never truly captured the Phoenix's world-ending capabilities, emphasizing that she once consumed a star and annihilated four billion lives, showcasing a Galactus-level threat.

Further adding to the lore, another comment reveals that Scott's eyes might be portals to a "punch-energy" dimension, a concept that some writers wish they could distance themselves from. The heat-related eyebeam antics are partly accidental, but there's an underlying desire to separate from the "punch-force" narrative.

User #45 also humorously points out that Psylocke's telekinetic psychic powers were a result of Greg Land's confusion between telekinesis and telepathy, leading to a unique blend of abilities. This user playfully critiques Land's tendency to trace over images of an Asian adult film star wielding a katana, rather than creating original artwork.

Fans of Gambit, often seen as a beloved and sometimes controversial character, express their admiration and nostalgia. Comments like "Gambit, everyone's bisexual awakening" and "When I started seeing all the Gambit, I thought, you know who would love this? Dana" highlight the character's enduring appeal.

The image from X-Men Memes Vol 315 has certainly sparked a lively and multifaceted discussion, showcasing the depth and passion of the X-Men fanbase. Whether debating the science behind Cyclops' optic blasts or reminiscing about iconic characters like Gambit, this meme collection continues to captivate and entertain.

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beemarr

#45 To be fair, Cyke probably could explode something by generating heat with his optic blasts. Not by any property of the optic blasts themselves, but just from the constant impacting. Depending on how quickly his visor can modulate the strength of the blasts, he could use pure concussive force to gradually heat something up. Like that slapping a chicken to cook it video that was floating around YouTube some years back.

pravetz

#21 if you insist

Beanholio

#17 This is gold

JayDeeDubs

#30 This is pretty amusing because, for the most part, the average Avenger is more than the average X-man, but there's a handful of X-men who could fight all of the Avengers by themselves.

ElbowdeepInAfemboi

Nice

Afewflowers

#43 Not as a joke, to try to be an ally based on what he says. A sort of 'I am Spartacus'

BobJones786

Second of all: Magik was the second most Badass character ever. The first being any incarnation of John Byrne/Chris Clairmont's Phoenix. Magik would survive the world ending destruction of Phoenix by Plane Shifting to another Realm. Movies never got Phoenix right. SHE ATE A STAR AND KILLED 4 BILLION PEOPLE! This is Galactus level power.

levyathyn

There is a certain type of X-Men story that has Scott's eyes be portals to the dimension of... punch-energy. I'm not kidding, but I (and probably many other writers) wish I was. Heat-related eyebeam shenanigans are at least partly pure accident, but there's probably a bit of it that's some writer desperately distancing themselves from punch-force.

mward1984

#45 Could be worse. Psylocke literally only has telekinetic psychic powers now because Greg Land didn't know that wasn't the same thing as Telepathy. Plus... he'd already found an asian p***-star with a katana to trace over by this point, and just tracing over older images of psylocke from actual artists seemed like a lot more work so...

Veh0

#45 his eyes are a portal to the punch dimension, a dimension of pure punches.

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