Jean Grey was the key character in the story which permanently changed the landscape of comic book writing and storytelling.. before, all heroes are expected to win in the end, to be celebrated for their heroism and loved by everyone, and most specially, no superhero has ever died since.. Jean Grey was the first major character to die, and from then on, many has copied her resulting in a series of death and resurrection among many characters..
aside from that fact, Jean's character is more human and any.. he was always been the epitome of that which is good, but is also capable of unspeakable evil and destruction, and yet despite that, she still managed to know what is right from wrong and chose to do what she thinks is right, even if that would result to her death..
i remember what the great Stan Lee said on Scream Awards 2009, "How can a person be superhuman, without being human first".. Jean Grey reflect this quote.. i will forever hold in my heart the last words of the Dark Phoenix Saga..
"Jean Grey could have lived to become a God, but it was more important to her that she die, a Human.."
this is the degree of love and sacrifice shown by Jean Grey.. what most people fail to understand, is that true power does not come from immeasurable strength or omnipotence, but rather, on the strength of the human heart fueled by love and hope which springs eternal..
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