Episode #43 - Oprhans End
Original Airdate 25th February 1995

Corsair arrives on Earth and learns that he is Cyclops Father, just in time for Scott to learn his old man is wanted for kidnapping by The Sh'air!

Credits
Written By: Douglas Booth
Music Composed By: Shuki Levy
Animation Services By: AKOM

Review: The secret behind Cyclops and Corsair’s relationship is finally revealed in this single, standalone episode. I’m glad they gave this story it’s own episode, trying to jam this into the Phoenix Saga would’ve been a huge mistake. The fact the viewers already knew Corsair was his Father only made the build up more interesting.

Certainly an enjoyable episode, which surprised me, because, if you’ve reading these reviews, you’re probably aware that I don’t care for aliens in X-Men and I think X-Men should be about humans versus mutants, or something to that nature. What I enjoyed most about it was the mystery as to whether or not Corsair could be trusted or not, and Cyclops reactions to his Dad’s story. His speech about not being wanted after he thought his Dad died was especially well done, with excellent delivery from Norm Spencer. I think Norm was a good Cyclops and usually managed to make the most out of the occasional cheesy dialogue that Cyclops sometimes got lumbered with.

Visually, the episode actually pleases for once, with little to no screw-ups, and above average animation by AKOM’s standards. Cyclops was again using the blue on black looking model, which simply looks far cooler than his original design. Storm’s hair was also slightly tweaked and she looked a lot better for it, the animators didn’t have to put up with all that hair, giving them an easier time.

Orphans End stands an above average episode, and is arguably one of Cyclops’ finest moments.

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