Steve Phoenix: The Untold Story

Jean Elaine Grey is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually those featuring the X-Men, a group of superheroes of which she is a founding member. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The X-Men #1 (September 1963). Jean Grey is a member of a subspecies of humans known as mutants—individuals born with superhuman abilities—with Jean possessing psionic powers. Initially capable of using only telekinesis, she later develops the powers of telepathy and empathy. During her early stint with the X-Men, she used the codename Marvel Girl. Jean is a caring and nurturing figure, but struggles with the pressure of being both an Omega-level mutant and the physical manifestation of the Phoenix Force, an extremely powerful cosmic entity. Jean first experiences a transformation into Phoenix in the X-Men storyline "The Dark Phoenix Saga", later becoming Dark Phoenix as a result of Mastermind's manipulation, before sacrificing herself to prevent further chaos. After her presumed death, Jean returns and resumes her relationship with Cyclops, whom she later marries. Following her return, Jean fosters relationships with Rachel Summers, her daughter from an alternate future, and Cable, the son of Cyclops and Jean's clone Madelyne Pryor. After Jean dies a second time, Beast brings a younger, time-displaced version of Jean into the present, alongside the rest of her original teammates. Eventually, Jean is resurrected by the Phoenix Force once more, choosing to part ways with it and live her own life separately from it. Following her return, Jean briefly assumed leadership of the X-Men's Red Team, until the "Krakoan Age". Resuming her relationship with Cyclops following his resurrection, Jean reconnects with the Phoenix Force, and chooses to leave the X-Men to travel in space. However, she assures Cyclops that she will not be in space forever, and returns to Earth to fight alongside the X-Men again. Jean's exact relationship to the Phoenix Force has often been changed throughout the character's history, as has her involvement in the events of "The Dark Phoenix Saga". Usually depicted as the Phoenix Force's favorite and most compatible host, storylines in 2024 revealed that Jean is actually the human manifestation of the Phoenix Force and its mother. Her connection to the Phoenix Force has often resulted in clashes with the Shi'ar empire, responsible for the massacre of most of her family members. Often listed as one of the most notable and powerful female characters in Marvel Comics, Jean has been featured in various Marvel-licensed products, including video games, animated television series, and merchandise. In film, the character has been portrayed by Famke Janssen and Sophie Turner in 20th Century Fox's X-Men film series (2000–2019). Sadie Sink portrays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026). The character also appears