The impossible has finally happened, with Marvel officially returning Jean Grey's sister Sara to life after being presumed dead for over 30 years. But her return to the X-Men universe brings with it the one mutant superpower with the potential to not only change the team, but the entire reality of Marvel's Earth. 2e6a4i

Warning: Contains spoilers for Phoenix #7!!

Warning: Contains potential spoilers for Phoenix #7!

Warning: Spoilers for Phoenix #5!The world of Marvel Comics is littered with gods and heroes and monsters and villains, and fans might expect those gods to be the most powerful Marvel beings. And yet, as Phoenix learns in her new series, there is something more powerful than gods in the Marvel hierarchy, which elevates Jean Grey well beyond mutant status and even beyond the realm of gods.

Jean Grey and the Phoenix Force have finally bonded as equal entities, transforming the duo into the cosmic godly entity known simply as the Phoenix. Now fully embracing the Phoenix Force’s ancient power, Jean has ascended to that of a god, even gaining the recognition of the god of gods. To match her sudden ascension of power, Jean has begun to let go of her mortal confines.

Warning: contains spoilers for Phoenix #5The iconic Omega-level mutant and X-Men hero Jean Grey has a brand-new family... and they control the entire Marvel Universe. Phoenix #5 sees the abstract entity known as Eternity welcoming Jean into Marvel's cosmic pantheon, alongside other beings like Eon, the Living Tribunal, and Uatu the Watcher. Jean's latest evolution makes her the "most powerful person in the universe," with the Phoenix finally ascending beyond godhood, becoming an essential force of nature within the cosmos.

Thanos'return to a role of supremacy in the Marvel Universe continues, as he faces off against Phoenix, perhaps the only hero originating from Earth who can truly beat him one-on-one. The battle between two of the Universe's most powerful beings is one that fans have wanted for a long time, immediately making this issue of Phoenix one of the most highly anticipated of the year.

Since Charles Xavier founded the X-Men, the team's roster has shifted and changed. Its original have cycled in and out throughout the years as they grew in power, experienced tragedy and grief, and battled through life and death before finding their way back. No one knows that journey better than Jean Grey, and artist Lucas Werneck captured her very essence with concept art for her new look.

Phoenix and Cyclops is about as classic a Marvel couple as it gets, and a new cosplay collaboration shows off just how amazing they are together. Scott and Jean are a couple with decades upon decades of messy history, but they’ve come out the other end stronger than ever, making this cosplay celebration all the more appropriate.

Warning: Contains potential spoilers for Phoenix #2!