Today, I finally had a very important nerd breakthrough. I figured out exactly why the versions of Cyclops’ costume wherein his head is completely covered bother me so much.

I know this is sort of a Classic Cyke look, but it’s always rubbed me the wrong way. At first, I thought it was because such costumes make him look like he’s wearing a giant condom. That encompasses his entire body. I mean…

But after a lot of deep, ponderous thought, I think it’s actually because this type of supersuit hides his glorious hair. Cyclops has amazing hair. Snicker all you want. It’s true.

You know he spends a lot of time on it — way more than Jean or Emma — but how can he not when the final effect is so voluminous-yet-sculpted? In the mirror every morning, he probably imagines how it will look blowing in the breeze as he gracefully fights off a mass of Sentinels.

On the most important day of his life, his wedding, he knew that The Hair must be allowed to fly free.

JamesMarsdenCyclops also knows what’s up.

Even if my long-lost ladylove kills me today, he is thinking, at least my forelock will be dramatically emphasized.

So please, X-Costume Designers, hear my plea: stop trying to rein in the magic. Allow Cyclops’ hair to wave gloriously in the wind — uncovered and unhindered — as comic fans the world over gasp and gape in awe.