10 More X-Men Fates Worse Than Death

10. Losing Your Powers - Uncanny X-Men #185-186 (1984)

Because mutations can cause people to develop an unusual appearance or a dangerous power, many mutants are left suffering terrible hardships on a daily basis. X-Men like Nightcrawler are demonised for their looks while people like Cyclops live in constant terror that misusing his powers could kill someone.

But there are some homo superior who were raised to see their abilities as a blessing. For as long as she can remember, Storm has embraced her ability to control the weather. Over the years, Ororo Munroe has flown among the clouds, nurturing crops across the world, and protecting homes from droughts, hurricanes, and tidal waves. Perceived as a literal goddess to many cultures, there are few mutants who love their powers more than Storm.

That's why it was no surprise that she sank into a deep depression after Henry Gyrich disabled her powers with a Neutraliser. To Storm, her abilities weren't just a big part of her life - they were life. To her, losing the ability to fly was like losing the ability to live. And when Storm discovered the Neutraliser was created by her partner, Forge, she was even more heartbroken.