Despite being fired as X-Men '97 showrunner (the details are still sketchy) shortly before the series premiered on Disney+, Beau DeMayo has remained active on social media, sharing intriguing insights into the development of the animated revival show and revealing some of his key influences.
DeMayo has previously explained how the iconic "Superman takes flight" sequence from Zack Snyder's Man of Steel inspired a similar moment from episode 6 featuring Storm regaining her powers, and has now revealed that a different scene may have "subconsciously influenced" Rogue attacking the villainous Bastion in the recent season finale.
This was yet another standout moment for Rogue, who unleashed the full extent of her power while channelling the pain and rage she felt after losing Gambit in the Genosha massacre
I was likely subconsciously influenced by this when writing the #xmen97 finale beat of Rogue punching Bastion. That’s not Superman hammering Zod.
DeMayo has previously explained how the iconic "Superman takes flight" sequence from Zack Snyder's Man of Steel inspired a similar moment from episode 6 featuring Storm regaining her powers, and has now revealed that a different scene may have "subconsciously influenced" Rogue attacking the villainous Bastion in the recent season finale.
This was yet another standout moment for Rogue, who unleashed the full extent of her power while channelling the pain and rage she felt after losing Gambit in the Genosha massacre
I was likely subconsciously influenced by this when writing the #xmen97 finale beat of Rogue punching Bastion. That’s not Superman hammering Zod.
- 5/29/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
"Deadpool and Wolverine" — which is due out on July 26, 2024 — will mark Hugh Jackman's return as Wolverine after a seven year hiatus. (I remember vividly when 2017's "Logan" was supposed to be his final bow.)
Ever since superhero movies have become Marvel and DC's biggest cultural footprints, the comics have had the mandate to follow their lead. The adaptations point the direction of the source material, not the other way around.
Take how, in the 2010s, Marvel relegated the X-Men from the top shelf to the dustbin because 20th Century Fox owned the mutants' movie rights. Once Marvel's parent company Disney acquired Fox (and the X-Men with it) in 2019, the X-Men were raised back up. "Deadpool and Wolverine" is the greatest culmination of that merger yet, with the film's trailers suggesting the Merc with a Mouth is entering the MCU full-throttle — and bringing the rest of Fox's Marvel films along with him.
Ever since superhero movies have become Marvel and DC's biggest cultural footprints, the comics have had the mandate to follow their lead. The adaptations point the direction of the source material, not the other way around.
Take how, in the 2010s, Marvel relegated the X-Men from the top shelf to the dustbin because 20th Century Fox owned the mutants' movie rights. Once Marvel's parent company Disney acquired Fox (and the X-Men with it) in 2019, the X-Men were raised back up. "Deadpool and Wolverine" is the greatest culmination of that merger yet, with the film's trailers suggesting the Merc with a Mouth is entering the MCU full-throttle — and bringing the rest of Fox's Marvel films along with him.
- 5/28/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
X-Men '97 Season 2 Release Date: When Will the Mutants Return on Disney+? - Main Image
X-Men '97 has been an eagerly awaited animation series from Marvel, so it makes sense why fans are highly anticipating the official release date for X-Men '97 season 2.
The show was meant to revive the original 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series, with the story continuing where the show left off.
While season 2 of X-Men '97 was already greenlit as early as July 2022, here is everything you need to know about its release date predictions and potential plotlines.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Release Date Predictions
Animation takes a much longer time to produce, which is why X-Men '97 season 2 had been greenlit ahead of the first season's premiere.
This is also how the showrunners managed to get a headstart on writing the second season's finale.
"[Production] is going really, really well. We're just in post-production on season 1 and [right now] writing...
X-Men '97 has been an eagerly awaited animation series from Marvel, so it makes sense why fans are highly anticipating the official release date for X-Men '97 season 2.
The show was meant to revive the original 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series, with the story continuing where the show left off.
While season 2 of X-Men '97 was already greenlit as early as July 2022, here is everything you need to know about its release date predictions and potential plotlines.
X-Men '97 Season 2 Release Date Predictions
Animation takes a much longer time to produce, which is why X-Men '97 season 2 had been greenlit ahead of the first season's premiere.
This is also how the showrunners managed to get a headstart on writing the second season's finale.
"[Production] is going really, really well. We're just in post-production on season 1 and [right now] writing...
- 5/27/2024
- EpicStream
Adam Driver has had a very interesting career in the industry starting with her supporting roles in the 2010s. After his on-screen debut in Clint Eastwood’s J. Edgar, the actor continued improving himself with his supporting performances in Girls, Lincoln, Frances Ha, and Inside Lleywn Davis. The actor has now become a great leading man in dramas as well as blockbusters.
Adam Driver as Neil in Gayby | Wolfe Releasing
One of his most entertaining supporting roles was in the 2012 rom-com Gayby, where he played the role of Neil, the co-worker of Matthew Wilkas’s character. Neil is a comic book enthusiast, and he shares the sentiments of many Marvel fans who hated the infamous Spider-Man storyline One More Day and how it ruined many arcs up to that point.
The Hate For Spider-Man One More Day Is Echoed By Adam Driver’s Neil in Gayby
The One More Day...
Adam Driver as Neil in Gayby | Wolfe Releasing
One of his most entertaining supporting roles was in the 2012 rom-com Gayby, where he played the role of Neil, the co-worker of Matthew Wilkas’s character. Neil is a comic book enthusiast, and he shares the sentiments of many Marvel fans who hated the infamous Spider-Man storyline One More Day and how it ruined many arcs up to that point.
The Hate For Spider-Man One More Day Is Echoed By Adam Driver’s Neil in Gayby
The One More Day...
- 5/25/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Mutantkind no longer has Krakoa, but they still have the X-Men. Over the past few months, new series announcements have revealed what awaits in the team's new "From the Ashes" era.
Set around - and beyond - the globe, the upcoming titles will see new teams assemble to take on emerging threats to mutankind, all while beloved characters fulfil their long-awaited destiny as solo heroes, and other groups of mutants come together to survive a world that fears them now more than ever.
They may share the same dream, but they have different missions. Harkening back to classic X-Men storytelling while embracing the franchise's modern evolution, Marvel Comics has described "From the Ashes" as an exciting fresh start for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
The initiative will officially kick off this July in the pages of X-Men #1, Nyx #1, Phoenix #1, and X-Force #1. Today, we have details about August's X-Men titles, revealing...
Set around - and beyond - the globe, the upcoming titles will see new teams assemble to take on emerging threats to mutankind, all while beloved characters fulfil their long-awaited destiny as solo heroes, and other groups of mutants come together to survive a world that fears them now more than ever.
They may share the same dream, but they have different missions. Harkening back to classic X-Men storytelling while embracing the franchise's modern evolution, Marvel Comics has described "From the Ashes" as an exciting fresh start for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
The initiative will officially kick off this July in the pages of X-Men #1, Nyx #1, Phoenix #1, and X-Force #1. Today, we have details about August's X-Men titles, revealing...
- 5/25/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The season 1 finale of Marvel Studios' acclaimed animated series, X-Men '97, hit Disney+ last Wednesday, and the events of "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 3" may have given us a pretty good idea of which characters will be undergoing a major personality change when the show returns for its second season.
If you haven't watched the episode yet, spoilers follow.
In the closing moments of the drama-filled finale, the team managed to defeat Bastion and prevent Asteroid M from destroying the planet, but the heroes ended up being transported through time in the process (by who or what remains to be seen).
Xavier (Ross Marquand), Magneto (Matthew Waterson), Rogue (Lenore Zann), Nightcrawler (Adrian Hough), and Beast (George Buza) find themselves in Egypt in the year 3,000 B.C., where they encounter a younger En Sabah Nur (Adetokumboh M'Cormack); while Jean Grey (Jennifer Hale) and Cyclops (Ray Chase) land way into the future in the year 3960 A.
If you haven't watched the episode yet, spoilers follow.
In the closing moments of the drama-filled finale, the team managed to defeat Bastion and prevent Asteroid M from destroying the planet, but the heroes ended up being transported through time in the process (by who or what remains to be seen).
Xavier (Ross Marquand), Magneto (Matthew Waterson), Rogue (Lenore Zann), Nightcrawler (Adrian Hough), and Beast (George Buza) find themselves in Egypt in the year 3,000 B.C., where they encounter a younger En Sabah Nur (Adetokumboh M'Cormack); while Jean Grey (Jennifer Hale) and Cyclops (Ray Chase) land way into the future in the year 3960 A.
- 5/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
X-Men '97 was a big hit with critics right from the start, but the Disney+ revival series has now become the highest-rated Marvel Studios project - live-action or animated, big or small screen - in the 16-year history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
With more reviews now counted for last Wednesday's season finale, X-Men '97 has reached a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. This takes it past Marvel's previous top-rated Disney+ show, Ms. Marvel (98%), and movie, Black Panther (96%), to become the most positively-reviewed MCU project of all time on the popular aggregator site.
The series wasn't only a critical favourite, as Deadline reports that May 15th's cameo-filled finale, "Tolerance is Extinction, Part 3," amassed a whopping 3.5 million views globally in its first five days on the streaming platform, making it the most-viewed full-length animated series finale since Season 1 of What If…?.
Marvel Studios has clearly taken note of the show's popularity, and...
With more reviews now counted for last Wednesday's season finale, X-Men '97 has reached a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. This takes it past Marvel's previous top-rated Disney+ show, Ms. Marvel (98%), and movie, Black Panther (96%), to become the most positively-reviewed MCU project of all time on the popular aggregator site.
The series wasn't only a critical favourite, as Deadline reports that May 15th's cameo-filled finale, "Tolerance is Extinction, Part 3," amassed a whopping 3.5 million views globally in its first five days on the streaming platform, making it the most-viewed full-length animated series finale since Season 1 of What If…?.
Marvel Studios has clearly taken note of the show's popularity, and...
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
In the X-Men '97 season 1 finale, the team was thrown backwards (and forwards) in time. In 3000 B.C., we watched as Professor X, Magneto, Beast, Rogue and Nightcrawler encountered a young En Sabah Nur, a.k.a. Apocalypse.
Meanwhile, in 3060 A.D., Cyclops and Jean Grey crossed paths with a younger version of their son, Cable. As for Wolverine, Morph, Jubilee, and Storm, they're currently unaccounted for (though it's been confirmed they're not in the present and are scattered across one or both timelines).
Talking to IGN (via Toonado.com), supervising director Jake Castorena teased plans for Apocalypse in X-Men '97 season 2, explaining why the decision was made to put the spotlight back on the iconic villain.
"With the X-Men, for better or for worse, all roads usually end up leading to Apocalypse, right? It's either Apocalypse, Sinister, or Magneto," he says. "What I will say is we do things on purpose.
Meanwhile, in 3060 A.D., Cyclops and Jean Grey crossed paths with a younger version of their son, Cable. As for Wolverine, Morph, Jubilee, and Storm, they're currently unaccounted for (though it's been confirmed they're not in the present and are scattered across one or both timelines).
Talking to IGN (via Toonado.com), supervising director Jake Castorena teased plans for Apocalypse in X-Men '97 season 2, explaining why the decision was made to put the spotlight back on the iconic villain.
"With the X-Men, for better or for worse, all roads usually end up leading to Apocalypse, right? It's either Apocalypse, Sinister, or Magneto," he says. "What I will say is we do things on purpose.
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
In the X-Men '97 season 1 finale, the team was thrown backwards (and forwards) in time. In 3000 B.C., we watched as Professor X, Magneto, Beast, Rogue and Nightcrawler encountered a young En Sabah Nur, a.k.a. Apocalypse.
Meanwhile, in 3060 A.D., Cyclops and Jean Grey crossed paths with a younger version of their son, Cable. As for Wolverine, Morph, Jubilee, and Storm, they're currently unaccounted for (though it's been confirmed they're not in the present and are scattered across one or both timelines).
Talking to IGN (via Toonado.com), supervising director Jake Castorena teased plans for Apocalypse in X-Men '97 season 2, explaining why the decision was made to put the spotlight back on the iconic villain.
"With the X-Men, for better or for worse, all roads usually end up leading to Apocalypse, right? It's either Apocalypse, Sinister, or Magneto," he says. "What I will say is we do things on purpose.
Meanwhile, in 3060 A.D., Cyclops and Jean Grey crossed paths with a younger version of their son, Cable. As for Wolverine, Morph, Jubilee, and Storm, they're currently unaccounted for (though it's been confirmed they're not in the present and are scattered across one or both timelines).
Talking to IGN (via Toonado.com), supervising director Jake Castorena teased plans for Apocalypse in X-Men '97 season 2, explaining why the decision was made to put the spotlight back on the iconic villain.
"With the X-Men, for better or for worse, all roads usually end up leading to Apocalypse, right? It's either Apocalypse, Sinister, or Magneto," he says. "What I will say is we do things on purpose.
- 5/22/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Exclusive: The finale of X-Men ’97 has set a promising track record for Disney+.
The episode, which debuted on May 15, saw 3.5M views globally in its first five days on the streaming platform. That makes it the most-viewed full-length animation series finale since Season 1 of What If…?, the Walt Disney Company says.
According to Disney, viewership had been growing consistently over the four episodes leading to the finale.
X-Men ’97 premiered in March with 4M views collectively across the first two episodes in their first five days on the platform.
The exact breakdown of viewership for each episode is unclear, but regardless it does indicate a strong, growing interest for the animated series, since the finale alone was nearly able to match the audience of the first two episodes in the same time frame.
As an added bonus, Disney also says that viewership for the original 1992 X-Men animated series has doubled since X-Men ’97 premiered.
The episode, which debuted on May 15, saw 3.5M views globally in its first five days on the streaming platform. That makes it the most-viewed full-length animation series finale since Season 1 of What If…?, the Walt Disney Company says.
According to Disney, viewership had been growing consistently over the four episodes leading to the finale.
X-Men ’97 premiered in March with 4M views collectively across the first two episodes in their first five days on the platform.
The exact breakdown of viewership for each episode is unclear, but regardless it does indicate a strong, growing interest for the animated series, since the finale alone was nearly able to match the audience of the first two episodes in the same time frame.
As an added bonus, Disney also says that viewership for the original 1992 X-Men animated series has doubled since X-Men ’97 premiered.
- 5/21/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
In the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, Paradox, Deadpool’s assigned Tva agent, talked about how a Wolverine that he was referring to let down his entire world, as the camera focuses on Wolverine, in costume, lying on the floor of the Tva, possibly incapacitated. A theory has emerged pointing towards how Wolverine could have let down his world, and it ties in directly with a certain comic book run that has been widely influential for the Wolverine of the Fox-verse.
Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel Studios
Old Man Logan has been a widely influential comic for Wolverine as a character, so much so that a version of this Logan has made his way into Earth 616, and remains an integral part of the Snikt Family.
The story has a significant amount of influence on 2013’s The Wolverine, and 2017’s Logan. The story’s inciting incident has...
Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel Studios
Old Man Logan has been a widely influential comic for Wolverine as a character, so much so that a version of this Logan has made his way into Earth 616, and remains an integral part of the Snikt Family.
The story has a significant amount of influence on 2013’s The Wolverine, and 2017’s Logan. The story’s inciting incident has...
- 5/21/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
When Secret Wars writer Jonathan Hickman relaunched the X-Men line of comic books by sending the heroes to Krakoa and making them immortal, there was one subtle change which generated a lot of discussion.
After decades of the trio being embroiled in a love triangle, it was strongly hinted that Wolverine, Cyclops, and Jean Grey's new life on the island nation had resulted in them taking their relationship down a very...modern...route.
Yes, the insinuation was that they were a "throuple," with Scott and Logan presumably sharing Jean (or vice versa).
The biggest hint in that respect came when the floorplan of the "Summer House" confirmed that their bedrooms were linked, with Jean's in the middle (something unique to their rooms only).
We're sure you don't need us to join the dots there, but Tom Brevoort, Executive Vice President and new X-Men Group Editor at Marvel Comics, has...
After decades of the trio being embroiled in a love triangle, it was strongly hinted that Wolverine, Cyclops, and Jean Grey's new life on the island nation had resulted in them taking their relationship down a very...modern...route.
Yes, the insinuation was that they were a "throuple," with Scott and Logan presumably sharing Jean (or vice versa).
The biggest hint in that respect came when the floorplan of the "Summer House" confirmed that their bedrooms were linked, with Jean's in the middle (something unique to their rooms only).
We're sure you don't need us to join the dots there, but Tom Brevoort, Executive Vice President and new X-Men Group Editor at Marvel Comics, has...
- 5/21/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Let’s not beat around the bush; Marvel’s going through something right now. The superhero studio’s recent output has simply exhausted both casual and hardcore fans alike.
The sentiment appears to be close to universal too: amidst the avalanche of MCU content, there have been too few hits and too many misses. The fact that Bob Iger, Disney’s Chief Executive Officer, has publicly said that they’re going to change strategy and “slowly decrease volume” tells you everything you need to know.
So how does Marvel proceed from here? MCU mastermind Kevin Feige is seemingly planning to course-correct by re-assembling the Avengers sooner rather than later. Next year alone will see the release of Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, The Fantastic Four, and Blade, followed a few months later by a new Avengers—previously subtitled “The Kang Dynasty,” though that’s reportedly been abandoned.
It’s a sensible play.
The sentiment appears to be close to universal too: amidst the avalanche of MCU content, there have been too few hits and too many misses. The fact that Bob Iger, Disney’s Chief Executive Officer, has publicly said that they’re going to change strategy and “slowly decrease volume” tells you everything you need to know.
So how does Marvel proceed from here? MCU mastermind Kevin Feige is seemingly planning to course-correct by re-assembling the Avengers sooner rather than later. Next year alone will see the release of Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, The Fantastic Four, and Blade, followed a few months later by a new Avengers—previously subtitled “The Kang Dynasty,” though that’s reportedly been abandoned.
It’s a sensible play.
- 5/21/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Brad Pitt has become an icon of the film industry over a career that spans 37 years, and he is still going strong. With his chiseled looks, infectious charisma, and acting range, he can portray any role assigned to him. Hence, his career has been built over a wide genre of films, establishing him as an astonishing leading man, unforgettable antagonist, and impactful side character.
Brad Pitt. Credits: Joel Kowsky/ Wikimedia Commons
When the Fury actor finds the time amid his many roles, he also delivers memorable cameos in films that leave a lasting impact on its viewers. From Friends to Deadpool 2, his cameos are brief but impactful. However, his latest cameo in Ryan Reynolds’ If Movie tops it all because he had a screen time of 0 seconds in the film.
Brad Pitt’s One-of-a-Kind Cameo in Ryan Reynolds’ If Movie
Brad Pitt has always been destined for greatness and...
Brad Pitt. Credits: Joel Kowsky/ Wikimedia Commons
When the Fury actor finds the time amid his many roles, he also delivers memorable cameos in films that leave a lasting impact on its viewers. From Friends to Deadpool 2, his cameos are brief but impactful. However, his latest cameo in Ryan Reynolds’ If Movie tops it all because he had a screen time of 0 seconds in the film.
Brad Pitt’s One-of-a-Kind Cameo in Ryan Reynolds’ If Movie
Brad Pitt has always been destined for greatness and...
- 5/21/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Cyclops. Wolverine. Jean Gray.
Some characters have been at the forefront of the Marvel brand that are intimately connected to the X-Men. It is as Captain America and Iron Man are to the Avengers, Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben are to the Fantastic Four, and as Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman are to the Justice League. Whenever it comes to introducing these teams in new mediums, these characters are the premier choices to build out the universe with.
X-Men | Marvel Comics
While Wolverine, Cyclops, and Marvel Girl might be important characters to introduce the X-Men within any universe, a rumor has surfaced online that states that Marvel might forgo its premiere mutant team to focus on ‘underutilized’ characters to introduce the X-Men in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Needless to say, fans had a few things to say about it, whether it is true or not.
Fans simply don’t want...
Some characters have been at the forefront of the Marvel brand that are intimately connected to the X-Men. It is as Captain America and Iron Man are to the Avengers, Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben are to the Fantastic Four, and as Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman are to the Justice League. Whenever it comes to introducing these teams in new mediums, these characters are the premier choices to build out the universe with.
X-Men | Marvel Comics
While Wolverine, Cyclops, and Marvel Girl might be important characters to introduce the X-Men within any universe, a rumor has surfaced online that states that Marvel might forgo its premiere mutant team to focus on ‘underutilized’ characters to introduce the X-Men in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Needless to say, fans had a few things to say about it, whether it is true or not.
Fans simply don’t want...
- 5/19/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
The season 1 finale of Marvel Studios' acclaimed animated series, X-Men '97, hit Disney+ this past Wednesday, and it's fair to say the events of "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 3" left us with a lot to discuss.
If you haven't watched yet, beware of major spoilers from this point on.
In the closing moments of the drama-filled finale, the team managed to defeat Bastion and prevent Asteroid M from destroying the planet, but the heroes somehow ended up being transported through time in the process.
Xavier (Ross Marquand), Magneto (Matthew Waterson), Rogue (Lenore Zann), Nightcrawler (Adrian Hough), and Beast (George Buza) find themselves in Egypt in the year 3,000 B.C., where they encounter a younger En Sabah Nur (Adetokumboh M'Cormack). Jean Grey (Jennifer Hale) and Cyclops (Ray Chase) land way into the future in the year 3960 A.D. where they meet a younger version of their son, Nathan Summer, aka Cable,...
If you haven't watched yet, beware of major spoilers from this point on.
In the closing moments of the drama-filled finale, the team managed to defeat Bastion and prevent Asteroid M from destroying the planet, but the heroes somehow ended up being transported through time in the process.
Xavier (Ross Marquand), Magneto (Matthew Waterson), Rogue (Lenore Zann), Nightcrawler (Adrian Hough), and Beast (George Buza) find themselves in Egypt in the year 3,000 B.C., where they encounter a younger En Sabah Nur (Adetokumboh M'Cormack). Jean Grey (Jennifer Hale) and Cyclops (Ray Chase) land way into the future in the year 3960 A.D. where they meet a younger version of their son, Nathan Summer, aka Cable,...
- 5/19/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is getting bigger and bigger. Apart from Marvel’s first family making it into the universe, the fan-favorite X-Men, too, have finally made it to superhero verse. After Beau DeMayo’s X-Men ’97 showed how well Marvel is capable of handling the team, the prospects of the mutants making it to live-action have certainly garnered enough attention and excitement from fans.
After X-Men ’97, Marvel fans can hardly wait for X-Men’s live-action debut | Marvel Animation
This has resulted in fans making several casting suggestions and promoting various actors for different roles. And among the many actors being promoted by fans, Stranger Things star Sadie Sink has become a popular choice for Jean Grey. Yet not all Marvel fans agree on it and feel she might be too young to lead such a titular character.
Stranger Things Star Sadie Sink is a Popular Fan Choice...
After X-Men ’97, Marvel fans can hardly wait for X-Men’s live-action debut | Marvel Animation
This has resulted in fans making several casting suggestions and promoting various actors for different roles. And among the many actors being promoted by fans, Stranger Things star Sadie Sink has become a popular choice for Jean Grey. Yet not all Marvel fans agree on it and feel she might be too young to lead such a titular character.
Stranger Things Star Sadie Sink is a Popular Fan Choice...
- 5/18/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.
X-Men ’97 ended with more than a few spinning plates. Sure, Bastion was defeated, but the events sent some of the X-Men to the far future and others into the past. And yet a few others were zapped to parts unknown, such as Wolverine, who remains in critical condition after Magneto ripped out his adamantium skeleton. Back in the present, Forge and Bishop make plans to find their friends. Then there’s the matter of Professor X and Magneto’s mental states, which seems to be pointing toward the coming of the terrible Onslaught.
As that last point reminds us, as wonderful as X-Men ’97 is, a lot of its power comes from the Marvel comics that it adapts. The first season of X-Men ’97 ran quickly through some important storylines from the comics, including Inferno, Mutant Massacre, Lifedeath, and Operation: Zero Tolerance.
X-Men ’97 ended with more than a few spinning plates. Sure, Bastion was defeated, but the events sent some of the X-Men to the far future and others into the past. And yet a few others were zapped to parts unknown, such as Wolverine, who remains in critical condition after Magneto ripped out his adamantium skeleton. Back in the present, Forge and Bishop make plans to find their friends. Then there’s the matter of Professor X and Magneto’s mental states, which seems to be pointing toward the coming of the terrible Onslaught.
As that last point reminds us, as wonderful as X-Men ’97 is, a lot of its power comes from the Marvel comics that it adapts. The first season of X-Men ’97 ran quickly through some important storylines from the comics, including Inferno, Mutant Massacre, Lifedeath, and Operation: Zero Tolerance.
- 5/17/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
The first season of X-Men ‘97 recently concluded with the titular team taking down Bastion and putting an end to his nefarious plans. The finale of the animated series delivered several powerful moments, with many mutants getting a chance to shine. However, some fans felt that Storm was unnecessarily sidelined from the final battle.
X-Men ‘97 disappointed after Storm was sidelined in the finale.
Fans took to social media to criticize former showrunner Beau DeMayo for leaving out Storm from the battle, implying that the choice was made because of her racial background. However, DeMayo responded to the criticism and provided his own explanation for why Storm did not have a larger role in the finale to X-Men ‘97 season 1. Here is what DeMayo had to say about criticism stemming from downplaying Storm. Spoilers Ahead!
Fans Criticize X-Men ‘97 Showrunner Beau DeMayo For Downplaying Storm
The final episode of X-Men ‘97...
X-Men ‘97 disappointed after Storm was sidelined in the finale.
Fans took to social media to criticize former showrunner Beau DeMayo for leaving out Storm from the battle, implying that the choice was made because of her racial background. However, DeMayo responded to the criticism and provided his own explanation for why Storm did not have a larger role in the finale to X-Men ‘97 season 1. Here is what DeMayo had to say about criticism stemming from downplaying Storm. Spoilers Ahead!
Fans Criticize X-Men ‘97 Showrunner Beau DeMayo For Downplaying Storm
The final episode of X-Men ‘97...
- 5/16/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
X-Men '97 Finale's Mother Askani Reveal Is A Sign of What's to Come in Season 2 - Main Image
The season 1 finale of X-Men '97 ended on a massive cliffhanger for our favorite heroes as they found themselves trapped in two different timelines and the reveal of Apolcaypse and Mother Askani as major figures in season 2.
Rogue, Nightcrawler, Beast, Charles Xavier, and Magneto are trapped in Ancient Egypt in 3000 B.C. and encounter a young En Sabah Nur (aka Apocalypse).
Meanwhile, Cyclops and Jean Grey find themselves in a desolated future set in 3960 A.D. and meet a young Nathan, Mother Askani, and the Clan Askani.
Let's explore what we could expect in season 2 based on the Mother Askani reveal.
Read Next: X-Men '97 Finale Echoes What Logan Warned Jean Grey About in Episode 5
Who is Mother Askani aka Rachel Summers?
As long-time X-Men fans know, Askani is also known as Rachel Summers,...
The season 1 finale of X-Men '97 ended on a massive cliffhanger for our favorite heroes as they found themselves trapped in two different timelines and the reveal of Apolcaypse and Mother Askani as major figures in season 2.
Rogue, Nightcrawler, Beast, Charles Xavier, and Magneto are trapped in Ancient Egypt in 3000 B.C. and encounter a young En Sabah Nur (aka Apocalypse).
Meanwhile, Cyclops and Jean Grey find themselves in a desolated future set in 3960 A.D. and meet a young Nathan, Mother Askani, and the Clan Askani.
Let's explore what we could expect in season 2 based on the Mother Askani reveal.
Read Next: X-Men '97 Finale Echoes What Logan Warned Jean Grey About in Episode 5
Who is Mother Askani aka Rachel Summers?
As long-time X-Men fans know, Askani is also known as Rachel Summers,...
- 5/16/2024
- EpicStream
*Spoiler warning for X-Men ’97 Episode 10!*
There had been a lot of talks about X-Men ‘97 featuring Morph as a nonbinary character, and evidently, many were still unimpressed with this move. The season finale just brought out a huge surprise for everyone, and clearly, that one scene with Morph and Wolverine left many fans speechless.
Disney+’s X-Men ’97
Even with the legendary director Larry Houston, who helmed the original X-Men animated series, and J.P. Karliak, the voice actor of Morph, explaining how the character’s orientation has always been presented as such, it remained a cause for debate throughout the season.
Morph’s Nonbinary Status In X-Men ‘97 Is Still A Hot Controversy
Larry Houston previously explained via Variety that Morph’s nonbinary status is as easy to understand as the character being a shapeshifter.
“For me, the word ‘nonbinary’ is the same as the word ‘shapeshifter.’ Every character...
There had been a lot of talks about X-Men ‘97 featuring Morph as a nonbinary character, and evidently, many were still unimpressed with this move. The season finale just brought out a huge surprise for everyone, and clearly, that one scene with Morph and Wolverine left many fans speechless.
Disney+’s X-Men ’97
Even with the legendary director Larry Houston, who helmed the original X-Men animated series, and J.P. Karliak, the voice actor of Morph, explaining how the character’s orientation has always been presented as such, it remained a cause for debate throughout the season.
Morph’s Nonbinary Status In X-Men ‘97 Is Still A Hot Controversy
Larry Houston previously explained via Variety that Morph’s nonbinary status is as easy to understand as the character being a shapeshifter.
“For me, the word ‘nonbinary’ is the same as the word ‘shapeshifter.’ Every character...
- 5/16/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The mid-credits scene of X-Men ’97 revealed to the audience that six months after the X-Men vanished, Apocalypse visited the ruins of Genosha to lament the mutant massacre. Given that Apocalypse was seen looking at a charred playing card, fans are assured that the next big villain that will be plaguing the X-Men is Apocalypse and his Four Horsemen.
A still from X-Men ’97, showing a Young Apocalypse in ancient Egypt
In the comics, Wolverine, who is currently recovering, Storm, and Gambit (who is dead) have all served as the Horseman for Death, along with a slew of other characters that are yet to make an appearance in X-Men ’97. A theory says that these characters will be a part of Apocalypse’s Horsemen along with the one loose end when it comes to the villains for this season: Mister Sinister.
The theory suggests that Apocalypse could pit...
A still from X-Men ’97, showing a Young Apocalypse in ancient Egypt
In the comics, Wolverine, who is currently recovering, Storm, and Gambit (who is dead) have all served as the Horseman for Death, along with a slew of other characters that are yet to make an appearance in X-Men ’97. A theory says that these characters will be a part of Apocalypse’s Horsemen along with the one loose end when it comes to the villains for this season: Mister Sinister.
The theory suggests that Apocalypse could pit...
- 5/16/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97
Storm has had multiple romances in X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men ’97, in the form of her relationships with Wolverine and Forge. However, X-Men ’97 seems to have permanently shut the door on one of Storm’s most famous romances from the comics, thanks to a key easter egg that was revealed in the finale of X-Men ’97, Tolerance is Extinction Part 3.
Storm in X-Men ’97
Storm, while being married to Wolverine in one possible future (as depicted in X-Men: The Animated Series) has also been the Queen of Wakanda, serving as the monarch of the fictional nation with her husband, King T’Challa, the Black Panther. However, as revealed in X-Men ’97, the current monarch of Wakanda, very much in his prime, is King T’Chaka, the father of T’Challa.
Storm is usually a contemporary of King T’Challa
T’Challa,...
Storm has had multiple romances in X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men ’97, in the form of her relationships with Wolverine and Forge. However, X-Men ’97 seems to have permanently shut the door on one of Storm’s most famous romances from the comics, thanks to a key easter egg that was revealed in the finale of X-Men ’97, Tolerance is Extinction Part 3.
Storm in X-Men ’97
Storm, while being married to Wolverine in one possible future (as depicted in X-Men: The Animated Series) has also been the Queen of Wakanda, serving as the monarch of the fictional nation with her husband, King T’Challa, the Black Panther. However, as revealed in X-Men ’97, the current monarch of Wakanda, very much in his prime, is King T’Chaka, the father of T’Challa.
Storm is usually a contemporary of King T’Challa
T’Challa,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
James Clavell’s 1975 novel Shogun chronicled feudal Japan in the 1600s. It delved into a historic retelling of how English sailor John Blackthorne ended up trapped on the shores of Japan after an unfortunate shipwreck. Thrust into the unknown political landscape of the country, Blackthorne’s character represented one of the first instances of a troupe which has since become extremely common in Hollywood.
When a capable hero is left trapped in a completely unknown world with no help or support, they must learn on the go and do whatever it takes in order to survive. With Shogun recently receiving a mini-series via FX and Hulu, her daughter and executive producer of the project, Michaella Clavell, recently talked about the various ways in which her father’s novel inspired even projects such as Hugh Jackman’s The Wolverine and Tom Cruise’s The Last Samurai, despite being released decades earlier.
When a capable hero is left trapped in a completely unknown world with no help or support, they must learn on the go and do whatever it takes in order to survive. With Shogun recently receiving a mini-series via FX and Hulu, her daughter and executive producer of the project, Michaella Clavell, recently talked about the various ways in which her father’s novel inspired even projects such as Hugh Jackman’s The Wolverine and Tom Cruise’s The Last Samurai, despite being released decades earlier.
- 5/16/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
X-Men '97's first season wrapped up on Disney+ yesterday and showrunner Beau DeMayo has returned to X and shared more insights into the finale, "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 3."
As we first reported on Toonado.com, he began by revealing what we've long suspected since the series started: Morph does indeed have romantic feelings for Wolverine. That was hinted at in a shower scene earlier in the season, and DeMayo has confirmed the non-binary mutant's feelings are indeed one-sided.
This adds new context to the scene in the finale when Morph transforms into Jean Grey and, in that form, tells Logan they love him. Now, we know that what initially seemed like the mutant's way of comforting his dying friend was, in fact, a declaration of love...
Yes, Morph was confessing romantic feelings for Logan #xmen97
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— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) May 16, 2024
You know when you...
As we first reported on Toonado.com, he began by revealing what we've long suspected since the series started: Morph does indeed have romantic feelings for Wolverine. That was hinted at in a shower scene earlier in the season, and DeMayo has confirmed the non-binary mutant's feelings are indeed one-sided.
This adds new context to the scene in the finale when Morph transforms into Jean Grey and, in that form, tells Logan they love him. Now, we know that what initially seemed like the mutant's way of comforting his dying friend was, in fact, a declaration of love...
Yes, Morph was confessing romantic feelings for Logan #xmen97
pic.twitter.com/FhgShK5CX9
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) May 16, 2024
You know when you...
- 5/16/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
We've known for some time that Brad Pitt was eyed to play Cable in Deadpool 2. Concept art has shown the actor transformed into the time-travelling son of Cyclops and Jean Grey, but the role ultimately went to Avengers: Endgame star Josh Brolin.
While Pitt's busy schedule was to blame for that, he still found the time to make a fun blink-and-you'd-miss-it cameo as X-Force member, The Vanisher.
Talking to Josh Horowitz about his new movie The Fall Guy, Deadpool 2 director David Leitch reflected on trying to cast Pitt as Nathan Summers and explained how that ultimately led to him dying by electrocution on screen (when the invisible mutant parachuted into power lines).
"Ryan [Reynolds] and I went to pitch Brad," Leitch says in the video below. "We had concept art, and it's sort of how the Vanisher cameo came to life. Because I think he entertained it...
While Pitt's busy schedule was to blame for that, he still found the time to make a fun blink-and-you'd-miss-it cameo as X-Force member, The Vanisher.
Talking to Josh Horowitz about his new movie The Fall Guy, Deadpool 2 director David Leitch reflected on trying to cast Pitt as Nathan Summers and explained how that ultimately led to him dying by electrocution on screen (when the invisible mutant parachuted into power lines).
"Ryan [Reynolds] and I went to pitch Brad," Leitch says in the video below. "We had concept art, and it's sort of how the Vanisher cameo came to life. Because I think he entertained it...
- 5/16/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
X-Men '97 Finale Echoes What Logan Warned Jean Grey About in Episode 5 - Main Image
The X-Men '97 finale sees the team of mutants separated on different timelines: some in the past, some in the future. As the unresolved stories build up for season 2, here's how Logan's ominous warning lines up with the X-Men '97 finale.
As Bishop said, "Luckily, this ain't our first time at 'the X-Men are dead' rodeo." The finale may have sparked hope for the mutants in returning to their original time, but it also poses a darkness looming in their future.
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for X-Men '97 finale, so proceed with caution.
Finale Sees the X-Men 'Yanked' Through Time
Beast failed to stop the catastrophic impact of the Asteroid M on Earth, leaving the X-Men to prepare to sacrifice themselves. Instead of meeting their demise, however, they were sent to a different timeline.
The X-Men '97 finale sees the team of mutants separated on different timelines: some in the past, some in the future. As the unresolved stories build up for season 2, here's how Logan's ominous warning lines up with the X-Men '97 finale.
As Bishop said, "Luckily, this ain't our first time at 'the X-Men are dead' rodeo." The finale may have sparked hope for the mutants in returning to their original time, but it also poses a darkness looming in their future.
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for X-Men '97 finale, so proceed with caution.
Finale Sees the X-Men 'Yanked' Through Time
Beast failed to stop the catastrophic impact of the Asteroid M on Earth, leaving the X-Men to prepare to sacrifice themselves. Instead of meeting their demise, however, they were sent to a different timeline.
- 5/16/2024
- EpicStream
It is no secret that the Beau DeMayo show X-Men ’97 has been surprising fans with its brilliance from the get-go. One thing the show handles in a delicate way that the audiences are happy about is the dynamic between Morph and Wolverine. Now, what sets the X-Men lore apart is its emphasis on human drama amidst plenty of mutant action. It has never hesitated to dig deep into complex subject matters like relationships and cracks within friendships, among other things.
Wolverine in X-Men ‘97 (Image via Marvel Studios)
Similarly, while Wolverine’s feelings for Morph stop at friendship, Morph seems to be brewing something deeper in his mind. DeMayo, sensing the fans’ burning questions, finally addressed this matter on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). Fans are happy with the revelation!
X-Men ’97 Explores the Always Overlooked Wolverine-Morph Dynamic!
Fans are absolutely loving the newfound focus...
Wolverine in X-Men ‘97 (Image via Marvel Studios)
Similarly, while Wolverine’s feelings for Morph stop at friendship, Morph seems to be brewing something deeper in his mind. DeMayo, sensing the fans’ burning questions, finally addressed this matter on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). Fans are happy with the revelation!
X-Men ’97 Explores the Always Overlooked Wolverine-Morph Dynamic!
Fans are absolutely loving the newfound focus...
- 5/16/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
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The first season of "X-Men '97" comes to a close today, and the animated series has solidified itself as one of the best Marvel Studios projects since "Avengers: Endgame." While it would have been easy for the revival of "X-Men: The Animated Series" to coast by on cool nostalgia, showrunner Beau De Mayo (who was fired before the show's premiere) and supervising producer and head director Jake Castorena ensured that "X-Men '97" brought meaningful and emotional stories to life week in and week out, alongside the magnificent and modern mutant mayhem that zips through signature comic book storylines.
Similarly, Hasbro's Marvel Legends line of action figures have delivered an assembly of collectibles that take the classic feel of the animated X-Men and give them outstanding modern action figures. After an excellent first wave of figures, albeit one that could have used more accessories,...
The first season of "X-Men '97" comes to a close today, and the animated series has solidified itself as one of the best Marvel Studios projects since "Avengers: Endgame." While it would have been easy for the revival of "X-Men: The Animated Series" to coast by on cool nostalgia, showrunner Beau De Mayo (who was fired before the show's premiere) and supervising producer and head director Jake Castorena ensured that "X-Men '97" brought meaningful and emotional stories to life week in and week out, alongside the magnificent and modern mutant mayhem that zips through signature comic book storylines.
Similarly, Hasbro's Marvel Legends line of action figures have delivered an assembly of collectibles that take the classic feel of the animated X-Men and give them outstanding modern action figures. After an excellent first wave of figures, albeit one that could have used more accessories,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.
Well, X-Men ’97‘s finale didn’t end with Onslaught or Ultimatum (thank goodness), but it did go out with quite the bang. The heroes stop Bastion’s assault with the help of Jean Grey’s Phoenix Force, depowering Mister Sinister at the same time. Although the battle sends Asteroid M crashing toward the Earth, Professor X appealed to Magneto’s better angels once again and convinced him to prevent a global catastrophe, apparently killing himself and the X-Men in the process.
But, as Bishop tells Forge, “This ain’t our first time at the ‘X-Men are Dead’ rodeo.”
Sure enough, the final minutes of the finale confirm the X-Men still live, albeit in very different times. With half the team in ancient Egypt and the other half in a ravaged far future, they have their work cut out for them in season two.
Well, X-Men ’97‘s finale didn’t end with Onslaught or Ultimatum (thank goodness), but it did go out with quite the bang. The heroes stop Bastion’s assault with the help of Jean Grey’s Phoenix Force, depowering Mister Sinister at the same time. Although the battle sends Asteroid M crashing toward the Earth, Professor X appealed to Magneto’s better angels once again and convinced him to prevent a global catastrophe, apparently killing himself and the X-Men in the process.
But, as Bishop tells Forge, “This ain’t our first time at the ‘X-Men are Dead’ rodeo.”
Sure enough, the final minutes of the finale confirm the X-Men still live, albeit in very different times. With half the team in ancient Egypt and the other half in a ravaged far future, they have their work cut out for them in season two.
- 5/15/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
This article was originally published on Toonado.com - head there now for all the latest on X-Men '97!
Following the shocking events of last week's episode, the X-Men '97 finale - "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 3" - begins with a visit to the past and the moment Charles Xavier told his friend, Magnus, that he was a mutant.
We soon learn this is all in Magneto's head, with Professor X using his immense psychic abilities to force his friend-turned-foe to undo the damage he's inflicted upon the Earth. He succeeds, but Bastion is far from done and still has an army of Prime Sentinels on hand.
Just as the villain is about to kill Cable, Jean Grey returns as the Phoenix (briefly) to deal with him and leaves Mister Sinister a husk of his normal self. However, Bastion takes advantage of the distraction to take the Techno-Organic Virus...
Following the shocking events of last week's episode, the X-Men '97 finale - "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 3" - begins with a visit to the past and the moment Charles Xavier told his friend, Magnus, that he was a mutant.
We soon learn this is all in Magneto's head, with Professor X using his immense psychic abilities to force his friend-turned-foe to undo the damage he's inflicted upon the Earth. He succeeds, but Bastion is far from done and still has an army of Prime Sentinels on hand.
Just as the villain is about to kill Cable, Jean Grey returns as the Phoenix (briefly) to deal with him and leaves Mister Sinister a husk of his normal self. However, Bastion takes advantage of the distraction to take the Techno-Organic Virus...
- 5/15/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
X-Men ’97 has been building up its threats and world swiftly, proving its intentions to start right where it left off—at the climax of its story. Characters are dying left and right, introductions of past iconic characters are frequent, and iconic comic book characters are making their animation debuts.
Spider-Man in X-Men ’97
The most recent addition to the series was Mother Askani, who made an appearance at the very end of the tenth episode of the series, alongside Nathan Summer. While it was made evident that Nathan was the son of Jean Grey and Scott Summers, there was another character who was related to the X-Men power couple.
Spoiler warning for those who have not seen the 10th episode of X-Men ’97.
Who is Mother Askani?
Mother Askani, better known as Rachel Summers, made her first appearance in The Uncanny X-Men #141. She is the daughter of Jean Grey and Scott Summers,...
Spider-Man in X-Men ’97
The most recent addition to the series was Mother Askani, who made an appearance at the very end of the tenth episode of the series, alongside Nathan Summer. While it was made evident that Nathan was the son of Jean Grey and Scott Summers, there was another character who was related to the X-Men power couple.
Spoiler warning for those who have not seen the 10th episode of X-Men ’97.
Who is Mother Askani?
Mother Askani, better known as Rachel Summers, made her first appearance in The Uncanny X-Men #141. She is the daughter of Jean Grey and Scott Summers,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Spoilers Ahead for X-Men ’97 Episode 10 – Tolerance Is Extinction – Part 3
X-Men ’97 has set the bar so high for the live-action X-Men film in the MCU. The series truly satisfied Marvel fans with its jaw-dropping climax episode. The final episode, Tolerance is Extinction – Part 3, concluded a three-episode arc that began with the eighth episode. Fans were super excited to see the number of cameo appearances from different Avengers in the show, including Captain America’s second appearance.
X-Men ʼ97 final episode has numerous Avengers cameos [Credit: Marvel Animation/Disney+]The show did not take the popularly predicted path of introducing the Onslaught. Showrunner Beau DeMayo had asked viewers to read the comics, Sanctuary Part 1 & 2, before watching the final episode. Here are all the Avengers cameos from the episode.
Invincible Iron Man and Captain America
Invincible Iron Man and Captain America in X-Men ’97
Invincible Iron Man appears alongside Captain America as...
X-Men ’97 has set the bar so high for the live-action X-Men film in the MCU. The series truly satisfied Marvel fans with its jaw-dropping climax episode. The final episode, Tolerance is Extinction – Part 3, concluded a three-episode arc that began with the eighth episode. Fans were super excited to see the number of cameo appearances from different Avengers in the show, including Captain America’s second appearance.
X-Men ʼ97 final episode has numerous Avengers cameos [Credit: Marvel Animation/Disney+]The show did not take the popularly predicted path of introducing the Onslaught. Showrunner Beau DeMayo had asked viewers to read the comics, Sanctuary Part 1 & 2, before watching the final episode. Here are all the Avengers cameos from the episode.
Invincible Iron Man and Captain America
Invincible Iron Man and Captain America in X-Men ’97
Invincible Iron Man appears alongside Captain America as...
- 5/15/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
From all the X-Men movies, including the acclaimed "Logan," to animated series like "X-Men '97," Wolverine is one of the biggest fan-favorite Marvel superheroes. With razor-sharp indestructible claws and an accelerated healing factor, James "Logan" Howlett is a killing machine with a conscience, finding his place among the mutant superheroes, the X-Men. Wolverine comes from an especially dark past, however, while his berserker rage and susceptibility to mind control makes him a lethal liability at times. This has led to Wolverine committing several especially heinous acts, some deliberately, across the character's extensive history in comic books, television, and film.
Wolverine may be one of the greatest heroes of the Marvel Universe, but you can bet that his hands are dirty with all the questionable things he's done. Here are the worst things Wolverine has ever done, be it mistakes made in the comics, movies, or beyond, adding to the superhero's conflicted morality and background.
Wolverine may be one of the greatest heroes of the Marvel Universe, but you can bet that his hands are dirty with all the questionable things he's done. Here are the worst things Wolverine has ever done, be it mistakes made in the comics, movies, or beyond, adding to the superhero's conflicted morality and background.
- 5/13/2024
- by Samuel Stone
- Slash Film
X-Men '97's season 1 finale, "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 3," arrives Disney+ on Wednesday and former showrunner Beau DeMayo has shared one last "homework assignment" for fans.
As you can see below (via Toonado.com), he's suggested we track down the X-Men: The Animated Series episode "The Final Decision".
In that, Magneto kidnaps Senator Kelly to start a war between humans and mutants. Sentinels made out of plastic then attack, rescuing the politician and leaving the X-Men to rescue a badly injured Master of Magnetism.
Bolivar Trask and Master Mold also factor into the episode, with the X-Men and Magneto working to destroy the latter and get Kelly back from Trask (who planned to replace his mind with a robot). The incident changes Kelly's mind about mutants and the episode ends with Mister Sinister watching Scott Summers and Jean Grey getting engaged.
Could that be when the villain swapped Jean with his clone?...
As you can see below (via Toonado.com), he's suggested we track down the X-Men: The Animated Series episode "The Final Decision".
In that, Magneto kidnaps Senator Kelly to start a war between humans and mutants. Sentinels made out of plastic then attack, rescuing the politician and leaving the X-Men to rescue a badly injured Master of Magnetism.
Bolivar Trask and Master Mold also factor into the episode, with the X-Men and Magneto working to destroy the latter and get Kelly back from Trask (who planned to replace his mind with a robot). The incident changes Kelly's mind about mutants and the episode ends with Mister Sinister watching Scott Summers and Jean Grey getting engaged.
Could that be when the villain swapped Jean with his clone?...
- 5/12/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Spoiler Warning for Episode 8 of X-Men ’97.
X-Men ‘97 is never short of exciting surprises for fans, and with the release of Episode 8 earlier this month, it seemed that one of the major scenes in the series crawled out of the screen and burst open into the world.
Magneto in X-Men ’97
In the said episode, Magneto released an epic blast across the Earth that wiped out all sources of power. This Friday, a report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) claimed that a G5 geomagnetic storm has reached the Earth. Was this Magneto’s doing?
Geomagnetic Storm Hits Earth, Noaa Issues Warning For Severe Impact
The Noaa gave a warning to the public as soon as they detected a geomagnetic storm hitting the Earth. On a scale of G1 to G5, the latter is the strongest and most extreme. Radio transmissions and satellite navigations are expected to be affected.
X-Men ‘97 is never short of exciting surprises for fans, and with the release of Episode 8 earlier this month, it seemed that one of the major scenes in the series crawled out of the screen and burst open into the world.
Magneto in X-Men ’97
In the said episode, Magneto released an epic blast across the Earth that wiped out all sources of power. This Friday, a report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) claimed that a G5 geomagnetic storm has reached the Earth. Was this Magneto’s doing?
Geomagnetic Storm Hits Earth, Noaa Issues Warning For Severe Impact
The Noaa gave a warning to the public as soon as they detected a geomagnetic storm hitting the Earth. On a scale of G1 to G5, the latter is the strongest and most extreme. Radio transmissions and satellite navigations are expected to be affected.
- 5/11/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Spoilers for "X-Men '97" follow.
The goriest moment of "X-Men '97" season 1 will assuredly go down as episode 5, "Remember It," which saw the mutant nation of Genosha wiped out just as it was in the dark "X-Men" comic arc "E is for Extinction."
Episode 9, "Tolerance is Extinction Part 2" just gave it a runner-up though. Magneto, who has returned to his old villain ways, is fighting the X-Men on his new base of Asteroid M. Wolverine, famous for his adamantium-coated claws and skeleton, stabs Magneto. Undeterred, Magneto uses his powers to tear out the adamantium from Wolverine's body.
This bit, like most of the episode, is taken from 1993 "X-Men" comic crossover event "Fatal Attractions." The episode ends with a shot recreating a panel from "X-Men" #25 (drawn by Andy Kubert) of liquified adamantium heeding Magneto's call and pouring out of Wolverine's battered body. Writer Peter David first suggested this as a joke,...
The goriest moment of "X-Men '97" season 1 will assuredly go down as episode 5, "Remember It," which saw the mutant nation of Genosha wiped out just as it was in the dark "X-Men" comic arc "E is for Extinction."
Episode 9, "Tolerance is Extinction Part 2" just gave it a runner-up though. Magneto, who has returned to his old villain ways, is fighting the X-Men on his new base of Asteroid M. Wolverine, famous for his adamantium-coated claws and skeleton, stabs Magneto. Undeterred, Magneto uses his powers to tear out the adamantium from Wolverine's body.
This bit, like most of the episode, is taken from 1993 "X-Men" comic crossover event "Fatal Attractions." The episode ends with a shot recreating a panel from "X-Men" #25 (drawn by Andy Kubert) of liquified adamantium heeding Magneto's call and pouring out of Wolverine's battered body. Writer Peter David first suggested this as a joke,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
After an exciting, often shocking run of episodes, the season 1 finale of X-Men '97 hits Disney+ next Wednesday, and (former) showrunner Beau DeMayo has shared some "homework" for fans who might want a cryptic hint about what to expect from "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 3."
Spoilers for last week's episode and (potentially) Wednesday's instalment follow.
DeMayo posted an image from Star Trek: The Next Generation season 5, episode 18, "Cause and Effect." This episode of the beloved sci-fi series saw the crew of the Enterprise caught in a time-loop, with the ship being destroyed over and over again, and Picard, Riker, Data and co. having to figure out how to reset the anomaly.
Does this suggest that the X-Men will find themselves in a similar situation? "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2" certainly left the team in dire straits, with Jean Grey killed(?) by a Mr. Sinister-controlled Cable, and Wolverine's Adamantium...
Spoilers for last week's episode and (potentially) Wednesday's instalment follow.
DeMayo posted an image from Star Trek: The Next Generation season 5, episode 18, "Cause and Effect." This episode of the beloved sci-fi series saw the crew of the Enterprise caught in a time-loop, with the ship being destroyed over and over again, and Picard, Riker, Data and co. having to figure out how to reset the anomaly.
Does this suggest that the X-Men will find themselves in a similar situation? "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2" certainly left the team in dire straits, with Jean Grey killed(?) by a Mr. Sinister-controlled Cable, and Wolverine's Adamantium...
- 5/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97 episode 9.
Wolverine has always been a mystery, ever since he stalked the Hulk through the Canadian wilderness in his 1974 first appearance. Over the years, readers got occasional glimpses into his past, from his real name(s) to his shady black ops missions.
One of the most shocking reveals came in the aftermath to 1993’s X-Men #25, the climax of the crossover event Fatal Attractions, when an incensed Magneto ripped out Wolverine’s Adamantium skeleton.
X-Men ’97 has already run through some of the most important events in X-Men history, covering Inferno, Mutant Massacre, and E is for Extinction in the span of nine 22-minute episodes. But the series set up something much bigger when it pulled from Fatal Attractions in the penultimate episode of the first season, “Tolerance is Extinction Part Two.” By that episodes end, a desperate Magneto stops Wolverine the only way he knows how,...
Wolverine has always been a mystery, ever since he stalked the Hulk through the Canadian wilderness in his 1974 first appearance. Over the years, readers got occasional glimpses into his past, from his real name(s) to his shady black ops missions.
One of the most shocking reveals came in the aftermath to 1993’s X-Men #25, the climax of the crossover event Fatal Attractions, when an incensed Magneto ripped out Wolverine’s Adamantium skeleton.
X-Men ’97 has already run through some of the most important events in X-Men history, covering Inferno, Mutant Massacre, and E is for Extinction in the span of nine 22-minute episodes. But the series set up something much bigger when it pulled from Fatal Attractions in the penultimate episode of the first season, “Tolerance is Extinction Part Two.” By that episodes end, a desperate Magneto stops Wolverine the only way he knows how,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Beau DeMayo’s Marvel animated series, X-Men ’97, has been a phenomenal entry as far as Marvel Cinematic Universe is concerned. A continuation of the original X-Men: The Animated Series, the show not only carries on the nostalgic theme and old aesthetic but it has one of the best storylines and character arcs that Marvel fans have ever witnessed.
Josh Brolin’s Cable in Deadpool 2
From Scott Summers getting the spotlight he deserves to the X-Men finally being shown as the family they are, there are several things fans can pinpoint that the series got right. Another one of these is Cable, and X-Men ’97 treats him way better than Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool 2 ever did.
Cable Looks Way Cooler in X-Men ’97 Than He Did in Deadpool 2
Cyclops’ scene in X-Men ’97
Known as Nathan Summers, Cable made his screen debut in X-Men: The Animated Series and...
Josh Brolin’s Cable in Deadpool 2
From Scott Summers getting the spotlight he deserves to the X-Men finally being shown as the family they are, there are several things fans can pinpoint that the series got right. Another one of these is Cable, and X-Men ’97 treats him way better than Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool 2 ever did.
Cable Looks Way Cooler in X-Men ’97 Than He Did in Deadpool 2
Cyclops’ scene in X-Men ’97
Known as Nathan Summers, Cable made his screen debut in X-Men: The Animated Series and...
- 5/9/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Just when we thought X-Men '97 couldn't possibly shock us again, today's middle chapter of the three-part "Tolerance Is Extinction" finale delivered one of the show's most jaw-dropping cliffhangers to date.
You can read our full recap here, but in an explosive confrontation on Asteroid M, Magneto tore the Adamantium from Wolverine's skeleton, a moment which, while likely familiar to comic book fans, promises to be a game-changer for Logan as we head into season 2.
Former X-Men '97 showrunner Beau DeMayo has taken to X (via Toonado.com) to share some insights into the episode, starting with Wolverine's and the Master of Magnetism's battle...
It even speaks to what Logan warned Jean about in Ep 5: that the past will drag you under if you’re not careful.
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) May 8, 2024
This is the beauty and honor of Logan. He does the nasty job so the other X-Men can dream.
You can read our full recap here, but in an explosive confrontation on Asteroid M, Magneto tore the Adamantium from Wolverine's skeleton, a moment which, while likely familiar to comic book fans, promises to be a game-changer for Logan as we head into season 2.
Former X-Men '97 showrunner Beau DeMayo has taken to X (via Toonado.com) to share some insights into the episode, starting with Wolverine's and the Master of Magnetism's battle...
It even speaks to what Logan warned Jean about in Ep 5: that the past will drag you under if you’re not careful.
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) May 8, 2024
This is the beauty and honor of Logan. He does the nasty job so the other X-Men can dream.
- 5/8/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.
For all of the many, many logic leaps that superhero stories require, one of the most glaring occurred in X-Men. Why would the X-Men employ Wolverine, a guy with a metal skeleton, to fight Magneto, a guy who controls metal with his mind? Sure, occasional stories addressed this question, at least by having Magneto toss the ol’ Canucklehead across a room from time to time. But the Master of Magnetism rarely pressed his advantage.
Except, that is, for one story, which laid the groundwork for the ninth episode of X-Men ’97, “Tolerance is Extinction Part Two.” The episode recreates a scene from 1993’s X-Men #25, written by Fabian Nicieza and penciled by Andy Kubert, in which Magneto does the unthinkable (or the inevitable?) and tears the adamantium skeleton out of Wolverine’s body.
But more than a mere callback to one of the most shocking Marvel Comics moments ever,...
For all of the many, many logic leaps that superhero stories require, one of the most glaring occurred in X-Men. Why would the X-Men employ Wolverine, a guy with a metal skeleton, to fight Magneto, a guy who controls metal with his mind? Sure, occasional stories addressed this question, at least by having Magneto toss the ol’ Canucklehead across a room from time to time. But the Master of Magnetism rarely pressed his advantage.
Except, that is, for one story, which laid the groundwork for the ninth episode of X-Men ’97, “Tolerance is Extinction Part Two.” The episode recreates a scene from 1993’s X-Men #25, written by Fabian Nicieza and penciled by Andy Kubert, in which Magneto does the unthinkable (or the inevitable?) and tears the adamantium skeleton out of Wolverine’s body.
But more than a mere callback to one of the most shocking Marvel Comics moments ever,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
This article was originally published on Toonado.com - head there now for all the latest on X-Men '97!
Today's episode of X-Men '97, "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 2," opens with Charles Xavier waking up in the ruins of the X-Mansion. Magneto's Emp blast has left the world in disarray and the X-Men have only 12 hours to get him to undo the damage before it becomes permanent.
Storm saves Jubilee and Sunspot from an angry group of humans and Cyclops turns down Professor X's offer of friendship. Rogue, meanwhile, continues to mourn for Gambit and the team later splits in two: one group will confront Magneto and the other needs to defeat Bastion so they can free the Prime Sentinels from his control.
The X-Men don their 80s-style costumes and are confronted by Magneto (who has pulled Asteroid M out of the sea). He plans to make that...
Today's episode of X-Men '97, "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 2," opens with Charles Xavier waking up in the ruins of the X-Mansion. Magneto's Emp blast has left the world in disarray and the X-Men have only 12 hours to get him to undo the damage before it becomes permanent.
Storm saves Jubilee and Sunspot from an angry group of humans and Cyclops turns down Professor X's offer of friendship. Rogue, meanwhile, continues to mourn for Gambit and the team later splits in two: one group will confront Magneto and the other needs to defeat Bastion so they can free the Prime Sentinels from his control.
The X-Men don their 80s-style costumes and are confronted by Magneto (who has pulled Asteroid M out of the sea). He plans to make that...
- 5/8/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
This article was originally published on Toonado.com - head there now for all the latest on X-Men '97!
Today's episode of X-Men '97, "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 2," opens with Charles Xavier waking up in the ruins of the X-Mansion. Magneto's Emp blast has left the world in disarray and the X-Men have only 12 hours to get him to undo the damage before it becomes permanent.
Storm saves Jubilee and Sunspot from an angry group of humans and Cyclops turns down Professor X's offer of friendship. Rogue, meanwhile, continues to mourn for Gambit and the team later splits in two: one group will confront Magneto and the other needs to defeat Bastion so they can free the Prime Sentinels from his control.
The X-Men don their 80s-style costumes and are confronted by Magneto (who has pulled Asteroid M out of the sea). He plans to make that...
Today's episode of X-Men '97, "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 2," opens with Charles Xavier waking up in the ruins of the X-Mansion. Magneto's Emp blast has left the world in disarray and the X-Men have only 12 hours to get him to undo the damage before it becomes permanent.
Storm saves Jubilee and Sunspot from an angry group of humans and Cyclops turns down Professor X's offer of friendship. Rogue, meanwhile, continues to mourn for Gambit and the team later splits in two: one group will confront Magneto and the other needs to defeat Bastion so they can free the Prime Sentinels from his control.
The X-Men don their 80s-style costumes and are confronted by Magneto (who has pulled Asteroid M out of the sea). He plans to make that...
- 5/8/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Take a look at more footage from Marvel Animation’s “X-Men ‘97” now streaming on Disney+:
Cast includes Ray Chase as ‘Cyclops’, Jennifer Hale as ‘Jean Grey’, Alison Sealy-Smith as ‘Storm’, Cal Dodd as ‘Wolverine’, Jp Karliak as ‘Morph’…
…Lenore Zann as ‘Rogue’, George Buza as ‘Beast’, Aj LoCascio as ‘Gambit’, Holly Chou as ‘Jubilee’, Isaac Robinson-Smith as ‘Bishop’, Matthew Waterson as ‘Magneto’…
…Adrian Hough as ‘Nightcrawler’, Theo James as ‘Bastion’ and Chris Potter as ‘Nathan Summers’/‘Cable’.
Directors include Jake Castorena, Chase Conley and Emi Yonemura, with music by The Newton Brothers.
Click the images to enlarge…...
Cast includes Ray Chase as ‘Cyclops’, Jennifer Hale as ‘Jean Grey’, Alison Sealy-Smith as ‘Storm’, Cal Dodd as ‘Wolverine’, Jp Karliak as ‘Morph’…
…Lenore Zann as ‘Rogue’, George Buza as ‘Beast’, Aj LoCascio as ‘Gambit’, Holly Chou as ‘Jubilee’, Isaac Robinson-Smith as ‘Bishop’, Matthew Waterson as ‘Magneto’…
…Adrian Hough as ‘Nightcrawler’, Theo James as ‘Bastion’ and Chris Potter as ‘Nathan Summers’/‘Cable’.
Directors include Jake Castorena, Chase Conley and Emi Yonemura, with music by The Newton Brothers.
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 5/8/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
There's only two more episodes of X-Men '97 to go, and Marvel Studios has released a clip from tomorrow's penultimate season 1 chapter, "Tolerance is Extinction - Part 2."
The preview finds our mutant heroes suiting-up in new costumes for their impending battle with Bastion and his forces.
The outfits are a mixture of the team's classic looks, and the costumes they wore in the pages of The Uncanny X-Men. The clip also sees Jubilee burn Roberto DaCosta's business card, so Sunspot must have decided not to join the fight.
Former showrunner Beau DeMayo hinted at the costume change when he shared the unused pilot for Pryde of the X-Men earlier today.
DeMayo was also asked if he's ever heard any talk of adding Kitty Pryde/Shadowcat to the X-Men '97 roster.
"I haven’t, but my suspicion is Jubilee and Kitty slightly compete in terms of their age and Pov on the team.
The preview finds our mutant heroes suiting-up in new costumes for their impending battle with Bastion and his forces.
The outfits are a mixture of the team's classic looks, and the costumes they wore in the pages of The Uncanny X-Men. The clip also sees Jubilee burn Roberto DaCosta's business card, so Sunspot must have decided not to join the fight.
Former showrunner Beau DeMayo hinted at the costume change when he shared the unused pilot for Pryde of the X-Men earlier today.
DeMayo was also asked if he's ever heard any talk of adding Kitty Pryde/Shadowcat to the X-Men '97 roster.
"I haven’t, but my suspicion is Jubilee and Kitty slightly compete in terms of their age and Pov on the team.
- 5/8/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
At a time when the Marvel Cinematic Universe is awaiting the grand and proper entry of the mutants with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine, its animation branch has dipped itself back into nostalgia with X-Men ‘97. The reboot series picked up the aesthetics of the original series that ran from 1992 to 1997 and has so far showcased the wide universe of mutants and their existential conflict with humanity. Once again, the likes of Magneto and Cyclops take the center stage following the absence of Charles Xavier.
From tackling threats in the Genosha attack to braving misery, gaining confidence, and re-attaining their powers, the show has expanded in-depth into the world of the mutants. Thus, an analysis and matchup of their abilities from the comics as well as their storyline through the series so far, can help establish a ranking to lay out the five strongest of the...
From tackling threats in the Genosha attack to braving misery, gaining confidence, and re-attaining their powers, the show has expanded in-depth into the world of the mutants. Thus, an analysis and matchup of their abilities from the comics as well as their storyline through the series so far, can help establish a ranking to lay out the five strongest of the...
- 5/7/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Even if you’ve never read a single X-Men comic book in your life, you probably still know some of the big stories. The Dark Phoenix Saga, in which Jean Grey gets possessed by a world-destroying entity of unspeakable power. Days of Future Past, in which an X-Man from the future comes to the present to prevent the unthinkable. Weapon X, in which Wolverine is transformed into a killing machine.
These stories get told and retold in movies, cartoon shows, and video games, and with good reason. They’re among the best superhero stories ever written. But they’re hardly the only good stories in X-Men history. The team has existed since 1963, and while they didn’t hit their stride until writer Chris Claremont took over in 1974, that still leaves decades worth of complex, complicated issues to unravel.
But it need not be so complicated. If you want to get...
These stories get told and retold in movies, cartoon shows, and video games, and with good reason. They’re among the best superhero stories ever written. But they’re hardly the only good stories in X-Men history. The team has existed since 1963, and while they didn’t hit their stride until writer Chris Claremont took over in 1974, that still leaves decades worth of complex, complicated issues to unravel.
But it need not be so complicated. If you want to get...
- 5/7/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
X-Men: The Animated Series has a devoted fanbase, but it's not exactly considered a classic on the same level as, say, Batman: The Animated Series.
Regardless, we all had high expectations heading into X-Men '97 and the Marvel Animation series has absolutely smashed them. Perhaps the best take on these heroes we've ever seen grace the screen, Marvel Studios will have its work cut out when it comes to topping the show with its eventual live-action X-Men reboot.
In this feature, we're exploring what's worked so well in X-Men '97 and how that can translate to theaters. In other words, these are the lessons the next X-Men movie needs to learn from the revival, especially after 20th Century Fox's hit-and-miss (mostly miss) efforts.
To read through these points, simply click on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.
5. Wolverine Isn't The Main Character
Wolverine was the lead character in 2000's X-Men.
Regardless, we all had high expectations heading into X-Men '97 and the Marvel Animation series has absolutely smashed them. Perhaps the best take on these heroes we've ever seen grace the screen, Marvel Studios will have its work cut out when it comes to topping the show with its eventual live-action X-Men reboot.
In this feature, we're exploring what's worked so well in X-Men '97 and how that can translate to theaters. In other words, these are the lessons the next X-Men movie needs to learn from the revival, especially after 20th Century Fox's hit-and-miss (mostly miss) efforts.
To read through these points, simply click on the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.
5. Wolverine Isn't The Main Character
Wolverine was the lead character in 2000's X-Men.
- 5/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The X-perience of a lifetime is here.
Airbnb has redesigned a private mansion in Westchester, N.Y. — the home of the X-Men in Marvel comics — into a replica of the mutant manor from “X-Men ’97.”
The mansion, decorated in the 2-D animation style of the Disney+ series, is complete with replicas of Wolverine’s and Jubilee’s bedrooms, Beast’s science lab, the telepathic Cerebro device, the Danger Room and other features. There’s even the severed head of an evil, robotic Sentinel laying in the front yard to greet you as you arrive.
The “X-Men ’97” mansion is part of Airbnb’s new Icons line, a series of unique experiences located around the world inspired by movies, TV, music and art. The company unveiled its first 11 Icons, which include the “Up” balloon house, Riley’s Headquarters from “Inside Out 2,” Prince’s “Purple Rain” home and more. Most of the Icon locations are free,...
Airbnb has redesigned a private mansion in Westchester, N.Y. — the home of the X-Men in Marvel comics — into a replica of the mutant manor from “X-Men ’97.”
The mansion, decorated in the 2-D animation style of the Disney+ series, is complete with replicas of Wolverine’s and Jubilee’s bedrooms, Beast’s science lab, the telepathic Cerebro device, the Danger Room and other features. There’s even the severed head of an evil, robotic Sentinel laying in the front yard to greet you as you arrive.
The “X-Men ’97” mansion is part of Airbnb’s new Icons line, a series of unique experiences located around the world inspired by movies, TV, music and art. The company unveiled its first 11 Icons, which include the “Up” balloon house, Riley’s Headquarters from “Inside Out 2,” Prince’s “Purple Rain” home and more. Most of the Icon locations are free,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
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