The X-Men franchise has finally confirmed that Professor X is not the mysterious “Inmate X” that the comics has been teasing – and in fact, that the character's true identity is far more dangerous, as Marvel unveils a new species of mutant, whose powers exceed Charles Xavier, and even his antagonistic "twin," perennial X-villain Cassandra Nova.
In Uncanny X-Men #8 – written by Gail Simone, with art by Javier Garrón – it discovered that Scurvy, Charles Xavier, and the late Harvey X are all part of a subspecies of mutants dubbed “the Avians” of which there are five. When the X-Men leave Graymalkin prison, Warden Corina Ellis reveals that Inmate X is the last Avian and their ultimate weapon against the X-Men.
With this new groundbreaking information, it’s confirmed that this unknown mutant is the strongest out of the known telepathic Avians and the X-Men are set to face off against one of Marvel's most powerful mutants yet.
"Inmate X" Is Guaranteed To Be The Strongest Telepathic Mutant Within The Marvel Universe
Uncanny X-Men #8 – Written By Gail Simone; Art By Javier Garrón; Color By Matthew Wilson; Lettering By Clayton Cowles
This mystifying mutant requires significantly more security than Professor X and is confirmed to be stronger by the villains, meaning his power-level rivals previous Avians depicted such as Scurvy and Harvey X. Scurvy is shown to be able to psychically take on both Rogue and Cyclops’ X-Men teams while using his astral projection to battle Xavier and, before his death, Harvy X was shown to be an absurdly powerful clairvoyant. If this final Avian outclasses both Scurvy and Harvey X’s incredible feats, there's no question that Inmate X will be a threat that rivals even Marvel’s most substantial telepaths.
The built-up anticipation of Inmate X’s reveal has many fans theorizing whether this high-level mutant will be a familiar face or a whole new character entirely.
The last Avian is described as the villain’s true "big gun,” with Corina Ellis comparing Inmate X to a massive space satellite that could take out both the X-Men’s Louisiana and Alaska bases instantly. The Avians are a new revelation and what defines an Avian is still unknown, but Scurvy has confirmed that there are four Avians still alive, all of whose powers align with Charles Xavier’s. The built-up anticipation of Inmate X’s reveal has many fans theorizing whether this high-level mutant will be a familiar face or a whole new character entirely.
The Identity of Inmate X Is Unknown, But Marvel Fans Have Some Strong Theories As To Who He Could Be
A Mutant Psychic That Outclasses Jean Grey, Charles Xavier, & Cassandra Nova
Since the last Avian is set to be used as a weapon of mass destruction against the X-Men, many fans suspect Inmate X will be one of the already existing Omega-level telepaths in the X-Men roster. One potential candidate for Inmate X is Legion, Charles Xavier’s son, who shares similar powers to his father, and it’s been established that Charles Xavier is a part of this Avian mutant subspecies due to his abilities. Vulcan is another possible contender that fans have mentioned due to his status as an omega-level mutant with the ability to manipulate energy.
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As more information regarding Inmate X slowly trickles in, there is a considerable amount of speculation about who this anonymous yet ultra-powerful mutant could be, especially with Inmate X being built up as a future threat the X-Men will have to face. There is also the likely possibility that the inmate will be a never-before-seen mutant that will upset the power scaling due to his status as the final Avian. Whether Inmate X is a familiar face or an all-new mutant, his reveal will undoubtedly shake up the status quo, as Charles Xavier and the X-Men uncover the truth about the Avians.
Uncanny X-Men #8 is available now from Marvel Comics!
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The X-Men franchise, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, centers on mutants with extraordinary abilities. Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they battle discrimination and villainous mutants threatening humanity. The series explores themes of diversity and acceptance through a blend of action, drama, and complex characters, spanning comics, animated series, and blockbuster films.
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