Dark Phoenix: Origin and BackgroundThe Phoenix Force was first introduced by writer Chris Claremont and artist Dave Cockrum in 1976's Uncanny X-Men #101. For example, a Shi'ar warrior named Korvus wields a blade that contains a piece of the Phoenix Force within. The Phoenix can also leave behind remnants of its power in hosts and even inanimate objects when it moves on. In the case of Jean Grey, her already impressive telepathy and telekinesis are boosted to almost limitless levels.
This bonding process greatly enhances the host's powers. The Phoenix often chooses mortal hosts with which to bond, feeding on their passions and desires almost like an emotional parasite. The Phoenix Force has an advanced intelligence and a cosmic awareness that allows it to observe events across the Marvel Universe. Nor is it a mindless force of destruction. With this power at its disposal, the Phoenix is capable of scorching planets and even entire solar systems as it travels the galaxy. It can even drain the life force of beings who don't exist yet, killing them before they have a chance to live. It's only through this fusion of cosmic force and powerful mutant that the Dark Phoenix is born.ĭark Phoenix's Powers and AbilitiesThe Phoenix Force possesses nearly limitless power and is capable of absorbing even more energy from its surroundings. Its favorite host will always be Jean Grey, a mutant with the potential to either save the world or destroy it utterly. All that raw power needs to be directed, and that's why the Phoenix Force has made a habit of bonding with flesh-and-blood lifeforms. Its sole purpose is to burn away the old and outdated and make room for new life to grow and flourish in its place. It exists as a living embodiment of creation and passion. Dark Phoenix Explained: The BasicsThe Phoenix Force is one of the most powerful and dangerous entities in the Marvel Universe. So with the new iteration of the story about to be released, now is as good a time as any for a quick refresher on the Phoenix Force and its role in the X-Men mythos. This is actually the second time Fox has adapted the classic Dark Phoenix Saga storyline from the X-Men comics, after 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand. If you're feeling a sense of deja vu right now, you're not alone.