The lore behind Marvel villain-turned-hero Juggernaut is set to get a major expansion, as Spider-Man finds himself face-to-face with Cyrios, “the scion of Cytorrak,” the deity whose supernatural power the Juggernaut’s strength is drawn from. An upcoming issue of Amazing Spider-Man promises to elaborate on the role of Cytorrak in Marvel’s vast cosmos.
Amazing Spider-Man #63 – written by Justina Ireland, with art by Gleb Melnikov – is part of the “8 Deaths of Spider-Man” arc, in which Marvel’s new Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Doom, sends Spider-Man on a chaotic tour of the Marvel Multiverse. As the synopsis for the issue reveals, this will include an encounter with the offspring of Cytorrak, the freshly introduced Cyrios.
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Amazing Spider-Man #63 (2024) |
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December 11, 2024 |
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Justina Ireland |
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Gleb Melnikov |
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Ed McGuinness |
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Francesco D’ippolito, Lucas Werneck, and Rafael Albuquerque, |
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Spider-Man finds himself face-to-face with CYRIOS, SCION OF CYTORRAK!, Cyrios represents the inevitability of time and takes Spider-Man on a heartbreaking tour through Peter Parker’s past AND future in excruciating detail. How many deaths will Spider-Man spend trying to alter his past and save his future?! |
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Intriguingly, Cyrios is described as “represent[ing] the inevitability of time,” a role in Marvel’s cosmic hierarchy that might lead to a reinterpretation of Cytorrak’s position among the publisher’s pantheon.
Peter Parker Will Meet The “Scion” Of Juggernaut’s Patron God Cytorrak
Amazing Spider-Man #63 – Written By Justina Ireland; Art By Gleb Melnikov
Despite being introduced into Marvel canon nearly sixty years ago, so much about Cytorrak remains a mystery. However, the details that fans have learned about the deity – particularly in the past several decades – have left readers eager to know more, a feeling many will experience once more with the tantalizing revelation of Cytorrak’s “scion,” Cyrios. Perhaps most exciting, in any case, is the extension of Cytorrak and his influence beyond just the Juggernaut character, as Spider-Man’s interaction with his offspring opens up a whole new side of the Marvel Universe to the dark god.
In Marvel lore, Cytorakk and seven other “demon lords” are ancient, powerful beings who operate on Earth through “Exemplars,” avatars of their strength. While most readers will be familiar with Juggernaut, the other demon lords and their Exemplars have gone largely unexplored since their introduction.
Amazing Spider-Man #63 is set to feature Cyrios taking Peter Parker on “a heartbreaking tour” of his history and future, suggesting that the “scion” of Cytorrak has an interest in, and connection to humanity beyond just the dominion over them that his father craves. The issue will likely contain more details that will allow readers to consider Cytorrak in a new context – and will perhaps set the stage for the next evolution of the character’s lore, independent of his connection to Juggernaut.
The Lore Behind Juggernaut’s Dark God Cytorrak Deserves To Be Expanded On
Story Potential Marvel Needs To Actualize
During Juggernaut’s long tenure as an X-Men antagonist, he was largely described as following the will of Cytorrak; later, when the character firmly embraced heroism, a critical step in his redemption arc involved breaking his contract with Cytorrak, and stealing the power of the deity’s Gem. Now, there is also a new character in the Marvel Universe, Kid Juggernaut, who has radically altered Juggernaut’s lore, and by extension, Cytorrak’s. All of that is to say, Marvel seems to have greater plans for Cytorrak, the pieces of which are slowly being maneuvered into place.
Hopefully, after Amazing Spider-Man #63 brings attention to this new scion of Cytorakk, Marvel will express further renewed interest in exploring just how Juggernaut is connected to the most complex and unexplored aspects of Marvel’s lore. With so much untapped potential, readers can only remain patient until Cytorrak and the rest of his dark pantheon are explored in depth. For now, they can speculate about how Cyrios fits into Peter Parker’s story in “8 Deaths of Spider-Man,” and what new pieces of information about Cytorrak and Juggernaut the Spider-Man story will provide.
Amazing Spider-Man #63 will be available December 11, 2024 from Marvel Comics.
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is the name given to several individuals who have employed a spider-moniker throughout Marvel Comics. Typically gaining their powers through a bite from a radioactive spider, the different Spider-Man heroes employ super-strength, agility, and intellect while utilizing webbing to swing and tangle up their foes. The most notable of these Spider-Men is Peter Parker, who remains one of the most popular superheroes throughout the world.