History YMMV / BattleOfTheAtom

** The death of [[spoiler:Future!Dazzler/President Blair]] and [[spoiler:Future!Multiple Man]], followed with [[spoiler:Future!Beast]]'s DespairEventHorizon. While new generation of X-Men fans is probably not very familiar with [[spoiler:Dazzler]] or [[spoiler:Multiple Man]], they definitely know [[spoiler:Beast]] as a genuinely kindhearted person due to his appearances in TV show adaptations, video games, and live action movies. Really, it is hard to see [[spoiler:Future!Beast]]'s FaceHeelTurn as he [[TookALevelInCynic is corrupted with grief and lose his idealism]].

** In the Jason Aaron-penned parts, Wolverine and Storm spend a lot of time telling Cyclops off for his actions and shaming him, with him only mildly defending himself. When he does defend himself, it's followed by them getting the last word in to remind him, and the reader, that [[AndThatsTerrible he's doing some very naughty things.]] The reason it's informed, however, is that they never specify ''what'' it is that they're blaming him for (they never specifically mention the fact he killed Xavier (which many would argue he wasn't at fault for), and Wolverine briefly comments on him taking inexperienced students out into the field as a reason he's angry at him (which many could easily point out that the X-Men have been doing that since their ''inception'', and that Cyclops' current students are college-aged at youngest) while Storm doesn't give anything beyond 'you're a villain now', though it could be because of his talk of 'revolution'), and the fact they do it in the most childishly immature moments (such as reminding him that he has no right to call anyone a bad guy, despite the fact that there's some things going on that are ''much'' more important). It basically comes off as Wolverine and Storm reminding the reader that they think Cyclops' behaviour is appalling, without explaining what it is they don't like, or why they don't like it. Given Jason Aaron is the one who started Wolverine's current dislike of Cyclops and is the one who penned the story that resulted in him being seen as a villain, and that no other writer but him has even had ''anyone'' comment on the fact that the others don't like him right now, it makes you wonder if [[CreatorsPest he's got a problem with the character]] [[WriterOnBoard and is using them to vent it]].

** In the Jason Aaron-penned parts, Wolverine and Storm spend a lot of time telling Cyclops off for his actions and shaming him, with him only mildly defending himself. When he does defend himself, it's followed by them getting the last word in to remind him, and the reader, that [[AndThatsTerrible he's doing some very naughty things.]] The reason it's informed, however, is that they never specify ''what'' it is that they're blaming him for (they never specifically mention the fact he killed Xavier (which many would argue he wasn't at fault for), and Wolverine briefly comments on him taking inexperienced students out into the field as a reason he's angry at him (which many could easily point out that the X-Men have been doing that since their ''inception'', and that Cyclops' current students are college-aged at youngest) while Storm doesn't give anything beyond 'you're a villain now', though it could be because of his talk of 'revolution'), and the fact they do it in the most childishly immature moments (such as reminding him that he has no right to call anyone a bad guy, despite the fact that there's some things going on that are ''much'' more important). It basically comes off as Wolverine and Storm reminding the reader that they think Cyclops' behaviour is appalling, without explaining what it is they don't like, or why they don't like it. Given Jason Aaron is the one who started Wolverine's current dislike of Cyclops and is the one who penned the story that resulted in him being seen as a villain, and that no other writer but him has even had ''anyone'' comment on the fact that the others don't like him right now, it makes you wonder if [[WriterOnBoard he's got a problem with the character and is using them to vent it]].

** In the Jason Aaron-penned parts, Wolverine and Storm spend a lot of time telling Cyclops off for his actions and shaming him, with him only mildly defending himself. When he does defend himself, it's followed by them getting the last word in to remind him, and the reader, that [[AndThatsTerrible he's doing some very naughty things.]] The reason it's informed, however, is that they never specify ''what'' it is that they're blaming him for (they never specifically mention the fact he killed Xavier (which [[Administrivia.RuleOfCautiousEditingJudgment many would argue he wasn't at fault for]]), and Wolverine briefly comments on him taking inexperienced students out into the field as a reason he's angry at him (which many could easily point out that the X-Men have been doing that since their ''inception'', and that Cyclops' current students are college-aged at youngest) while Storm doesn't give anything beyond 'you're a villain now', though it could be because of his talk of 'revolution'), and the fact they do it in the most childishly immature moments (such as reminding him that he has no right to call anyone a bad guy, despite the fact that there's some things going on that are ''much'' more important). It basically comes off as Wolverine and Storm reminding the reader that they think Cyclops' behaviour is appalling, without explaining what it is they don't like, or why they don't like it. Given Jason Aaron is the one who started Wolverine's current dislike of Cyclops and is the one who penned the story that resulted in him being seen as a villain, and that no other writer but him has even had ''anyone'' comment on the fact that the others don't like him right now, it makes you wonder if [[WriterOnBoard he's got a problem with the character and is using them to vent it]].

* HilariousInHindsight: Even though he claims otherwise, Emma maintains ComicBook/{{Cyclops}} wants to help the young X-Men out because he wants to get on with Teen Jean. The same Emma who would later try to mind-rape Teen Scott into being his sex slave after Adult Scott's death.

** The death of [[spoiler:Future!Dazzler/President Blair]] and [[Future!Multiple Man]], followed with [[spoiler:Future!Beast]]'s DespairEventHorizon. While new generation of X-Men fans is probably not very familiar with [[spoiler:Dazzler]] or [[spoiler:Multiple Man]], they definitely know [[spoiler:Beast]] as a genuinely kindhearted person due to his appearances in TV show adaptations, video games, and live action movies. Really, it is hard to see [[spoiler:Future!Beast]]'s FaceHeelTurn as he [[TookALevelInCynic is corrupted with grief and lose his idealism]].

** The death of [[spoiler:Future!Dazzler/President Blair]] and [[spoiler:Future!Beast]]'s DespairEventHorizon. While new generation of X-Men fans is probably not very familiar with [[spoiler:Dazzler]], they definitely know [[spoiler:Beast]] as he appears in most TV show adaptations, video games, and live action movies. Really, it is hard to see [[spoiler:Future!Beast]] in such desperate condition.
** The event above also marks that [[spoiler:neither Xavier nor Magneto got their wish in the BotA future as the first mutant president in USA was assassinated and anti-mutant activities were still going on]].

** The death of [[spoiler:Future!Dazzler/President Blair]] and [[spoiler:Future!Beast]]'s DespairEventHorizon. While new generation of X-Men fans is probably not very familiar with [[spoiler:Dazzler]], they definitely know [[spoiler:Beast]] as he appears in most TV show adaptaions, video games, and live action movies. Really, it is hard to see [[spoiler:Future!Beast]] in such desperate condition.

** In the Jason Aaron-penned parts, Wolverine and Storm spend a lot of time telling Cyclops off for his actions and shaming him, with him only mildly defending himself. When he does defend himself, it's followed by them getting the last word in to remind him, and the reader, that [[AndThatsTerrible he's doing some very naughty things.]] The reason it's informed, however, is that they never specify ''what'' it is that they're blaming him for (they never specifically mention the fact he killed Xavier (which [[RuleOfCautiousEditingJudgement many would argue he wasn't at fault for]]), and Wolverine briefly comments on him taking inexperienced students out into the field as a reason he's angry at him (which many could easily point out that the X-Men have been doing that since their ''inception'', and that Cyclops' current students are college-aged at youngest) while Storm doesn't give anything beyond 'you're a villain now', though it could be because of his talk of 'revolution'), and the fact they do it in the most childishly immature moments (such as reminding him that he has no right to call anyone a bad guy, despite the fact that there's some things going on that are ''much'' more important). It basically comes off as Wolverine and Storm reminding the reader that they think Cyclops' behaviour is appalling, without explaining what it is they don't like, or why they don't like it. Given Jason Aaron is the one who started Wolverine's current dislike of Cyclops and is the one who penned the story that resulted in him being seen as a villain, and that no other writer but him has even had ''anyone'' comment on the fact that the others don't like him right now, it makes you wonder if [[WriterOnBoard he's got a problem with the character and is using them to vent it]].

* EveryoneIsJesusInPurgatory: ''Battle of the Atom'' is not an X-Men story about X-Men. It's a story about certain fans, for certain fans. It's a story about message boards. It's about Tumblr. It's about holding a fun house mirror up to 50 years of X-Men history for laughs (At or with whom?). It's about writers wanting to write what they want to write, and not having to owe a property, its fans, or its legacy anything. It's about defiance in the face of the same Jean Grey fan constantly asking about when Jean Grey will be back over the years, and creepy and angry stalker-y blogs and what-have-you about editors/creators. It's about the quality standards of events in the age of Web 2.0. It's about how fans continue to buy the book(s) even though they complain endlessly about them.

** The biggest problem some readers have with ''Battle of the Atom'' is it's trying to create a debate over something that shouldn't even be debatable: that the original five X-Men have to be sent back to their time. ''All-New X-Men #16'' proved that if one of the original five X-Men were to die, it would wipe out their present self in an instant and alter reality up to that point, yet several of the X-Men such as Kitty and Rachel want to make that decision the O5's choice and make any attempt to force them back out as immoral. Hell, Rachel even outright ''states'' that what the pair are doing is irrational.

** As it later turned out, Bendis apparently had little control over the plot, despite doing most heavy lifting and Aaron vetoed some of his ideas. It's no suprise he later would go completely ArmedWithCanon on the story in ''All-New X-Men''.

* EveryoneIsJesusInPurgatory: ''Battle of the Atom'' is not an X-Men story about X-Men. It's a story about certain fans, for certain fans. It's a story about message boards. It's about Tumblr. It's about holding a fun house mirror up to 50 years of X-Men history for laughs. (At or with whom?) It's about writers wanting to write what they want to write, and not having to owe a property, its fans, or its legacy anything. It's about defiance in the face of the same Jean Grey fan constantly asking about when Jean Grey will be back over the years, and creepy and angry stalker-y blogs and what-have-you about editors/creators. It's about the quality standards of events in the age of Web 2.0. It's about how fans continue to buy the book(s) even though they complain endlessly about them.

** As t later turned out, Bendis apparently had little control over the plot, despite doing most heavy lfting and Aaron vetoed some of his ideas. It's no suprise he later would go completely ArmedWithCanon on the story in ''All-New X-Men''.

-->'''Kitty[[/spoiler:Raze]]''': Hey, Logan. *[[spoiler:[[AudibleSharpness SNIKT!]]]]*

-->'''Kitty/[[spoiler:Raze]]''': Hey, Logan. *[[spoiler:[[AudibleSharpness SNIKT!]]]]*

** Another one from [[spoiler:http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/8/83001/3403676-wolverine+and+the+x-men+037-014.jpg Raze]].

* NightmareFuel: The shot when Future Kitty Pryde [[spoiler:transformed back to her/his true identity, [[http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20131009200722/marveldatabase/images/1/13/Logan%27s_son_%28Earth-TRN311%29.jpg Raze Darkholme]].]]

** The other plot twist given such weight in the finale, Kitty Pryde and Bobby's relationship ending really doesn't have much impact. They went on a few dates. Period. It just doesn't seem like that major a change. Given that Jason Aaron is the one that made the two a couple, it seems that only ''he'' thinks this was a satisfying dramatic pay off to the thing.

** The other plot twist given such weight in the finale, Kitty Pryde and Bobby's relationship ending really doesn't have much impact. They went on a few dates. Period. It just doesn't seem like that major a change. Given that Jason Aaron is the one that made the two a couple, it seems that only ''he'' thinks this was a satisfying dramatic pay off the thing.