Warning! Spoilers for X-Force #10 ahead!

The Colossus, operating under a new codename, with a fresh new design, but still fundamentally the same heroic version of the character that readers are familiar with.

X-Force #10, written by Geoffrey Thorne, with art by Marcus To, stages the moment of Tank's unmasking as the issue's centerpiece reveal, and while it might not be a total surprise, it is a relief for a huge segment of the X-fandom, given that the series has also featured a villainous version of Colossus, which struck some readers as an unusual choice, given the character's recently completed redemption arc.

At the same time, some readers have expressed criticism of the decision, arguing that Marvel should have followed through on making Tank an original character.

Marvel Confirms New X-Men Powerhouse "Tank" Is Actually Colossus

X-Force #10, written by Geoffrey Thorne, with art by Marcus To; Color By Erick Arciniega; Lettering By Joe Caramagna

The Krakoan Era of the X-Men franchise featured a fall from grace for Colossus, who became an antagonist for a significant stretch of time, before having a triumphant return to heroic form. X-Force seemingly undermined that arc, but now it is clear that Piotr Rasputin is once more firmly on the side of good. X-Force #10's confirmation of Tank's true identity ends an early thread of speculation for the series, validating the widely held fan theory about who was under the mask, though the question of "why" still remains.

While Colossus fans are happy he hasn't been reduced to a villain once more, some X-Force readers are unsure whether the destination will ultimately have been worth the journey with this character arc.

X-Force #10 even "lampshades" this itself, or in other words, calls attention to it, by having Captain Britain say, "it's about time you dropped that blood helmet, 'Tank'," as if the X-Force squad themselves couldn't clearly understand why Colossus had adopted a new identity. Readers know to wait for subsequent issues to clarify things before judging the current in-progress arc too harshly, but while Colossus fans are happy he hasn't been reduced to a villain once more, some X-Force readers are unsure whether the destination will ultimately have been worth the journey with this character arc.

As "Tank," Colossus Got An Exciting Wardrobe Upgrade; But Will It Stick?

The Jury Is Still Out On The "Tank = Colossus" Reveal

One of the bad version of Colossus, and now a good one, hasn't necessarily generated a lot of excitement. Instead, it has been a source of unease for X-fans.

Tank's costume design, in particular, has received praise from fans, and now the concern among the fandom will be that the outfit will fall by the wayside, whenever Piotr reclaims his classic design from the villainous impostor who has appeared in the last several issues. The flip side is that this could potentially be a reinvigorating start to a new era for Colossus, one that the character arguably needs on the heels of his Krakoan era. X-Men readers will have to remain cautiously optimistic about Marvel's plans for Colossus now that his role as "Tank" has been confirmed.

X-Force #10 is available now from Marvel Comics.