Originally posted by Horrificus
Because, all past history shows that Piotr isn't even the personality type that would be able to capitalize on the Cyttorak power, and definitely should not end up with "uber-cyttorak-power".And, it is pretty obvious that X-titles love to take even their lowliest characters, ignore continuity and have them end up ruling their own universe, defeating gods, besting high-level characters, etc.
Piotr having the Cy-power is just a ploy to give the X-titles a top+tier brick. Regardless of how it effects the rest of the books.
They want the x-books to have a "Thor", or a "Hulk", or a "Silver Surfer".
Sales!
Sales!
Sales!
Except it makes perfect sense. What greater amusement is there for any Elder demon God then corrupting a pure soul. Mephisto gets his kicks from it. Gillen has done wonders with this Colossus storyline.
They already have characters that can solo Thor, Hulk and Surfer ahem Legion. If anything they try to write out those characters.
Gillen has done an amazing job.
BTW Losing to Unit isn't a bad feat, not if you know what Unit is.
http://www.formspring.me/KieronGillen/q/315069086507742519
Also that blacked out image on the 4th issue of AvX Vs isn't Storm. It's someone with the Phoenix Force. If you zoom in on the cover you'll see it looks nothing like Storm.