SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Cyclops and Jean Grey have one of the longest-standing love stories in X-Men history – they have fallen in love, started a family, parted ways, faced death, and seen each other resurrected multiple times. They inevitably find their way back to each other, yet Scott's behavior in the franchise's early years has been called out in recent years for being dismissive and sexist, a problem Marvel addressed in Marvel Age #1000.
In the issue, Hank notes that Jean isn't just "any girl" but may instead be "the girl" to Scott, prompting him to shield her during a fight. The issue indicates that Cyclops' youth, and his feelings for Jean, have resulted in over-protectiveness. Cyclops and Jean Grey's Relationship is Always Complex The relationship at the heart of the X-Men had to begin somewhere, and this new look at those days at Xavier's mansion is in line with how Jean and Scott continue to be throughout their lives. While Warren and Hank both openly flirt with Jean, only Scott seems to pay attention to how she's feeling and respond to it, which makes his behavior toward her seem even more strange, without the right context.