Ever since ‘X-Men ’97’ gave fans a glimpse of Spider-Man from the original animated series, fans have been hoping that he will find his Mary Jane, and the showrunners delivered.
In the bombastic ‘X-Men ’97’ finale, Peter Parker and Mary Jane finally reunited. The final episode of the series featured numerous iconic cameos, including several Avengers, but one particular appearance stole the show. Showrunner Beau DeMayo confirmed its authenticity and hinted at the possibility of recreating another iconic animation from the same era.
After Professor X’s intervention healed Magneto and diverted Asteroid M, saving humanity. A brief cameo by Peter Parker and Mary Jane, reminiscent of their appearances in the 1994-1998 Spider-Man animated series, delighted fans. DeMayo confirmed the reunion on social media, filling a narrative gap from the original animation where Peter and Mj never reconnected.
Director Jake Castorena of X-Men ’97 revealed to Comicbook.com that Beau...
In the bombastic ‘X-Men ’97’ finale, Peter Parker and Mary Jane finally reunited. The final episode of the series featured numerous iconic cameos, including several Avengers, but one particular appearance stole the show. Showrunner Beau DeMayo confirmed its authenticity and hinted at the possibility of recreating another iconic animation from the same era.
After Professor X’s intervention healed Magneto and diverted Asteroid M, saving humanity. A brief cameo by Peter Parker and Mary Jane, reminiscent of their appearances in the 1994-1998 Spider-Man animated series, delighted fans. DeMayo confirmed the reunion on social media, filling a narrative gap from the original animation where Peter and Mj never reconnected.
Director Jake Castorena of X-Men ’97 revealed to Comicbook.com that Beau...
- 5/28/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
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
Giancarlo Esposito’s early works with Spike Lee showed his range as an actor and how interesting he was to watch on screen. However, he didn’t get the deserved attention for many years until Breaking Bad. The role opened up various opportunities for the actor and he has since starred in various franchises.
Giancarlo Esposito as Gus Fring in Breaking Bad | AMC
Esposito has now been in two extremely popular franchises playing antagonists Stan Edgar and Moff Gideon in The Boys and The Mandalorian. He is now set to enter the MCU in an unexpected role as claimed by the actor. A popular scooper has revealed his possible entry point in the MCU and fans are disappointed with it.
Giancarlo Esposito’s Marvel Role Will Reportedly Be in An MCU Series The Mandalorian star is joining the MCU | Lucasfilm
MCU fans have always dreamed of their favorite actors joining...
Giancarlo Esposito as Gus Fring in Breaking Bad | AMC
Esposito has now been in two extremely popular franchises playing antagonists Stan Edgar and Moff Gideon in The Boys and The Mandalorian. He is now set to enter the MCU in an unexpected role as claimed by the actor. A popular scooper has revealed his possible entry point in the MCU and fans are disappointed with it.
Giancarlo Esposito’s Marvel Role Will Reportedly Be in An MCU Series The Mandalorian star is joining the MCU | Lucasfilm
MCU fans have always dreamed of their favorite actors joining...
- 5/26/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Giancarlo Esposito recently confirmed that he had joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe... but not as the character he's been campaigning to play over the past few months, Charles Xavier.
During Ccxp back in May (via Collider), Esposito revealed that he will be appearing in a Marvel Studios project, but declined to reveal any more details. The actor did say that we'd find out "sooner rather than later," and the role is "better than you can imagine."
There was some speculation that Esposito might show up in the cameo-filled Deadpool and Wolverine, but according to Mttsh, he will be making his MCU debut in an upcoming Disney+ series.
Does this narrow down the character possibilities? Not really, since we have Agatha All Along, Ironheart, Daredevil: Born Again, and the recently announced Vision series all on the horizon, as well as more Marvel Spotlight presentations such as Wonder Man.
Esposito has expressed...
During Ccxp back in May (via Collider), Esposito revealed that he will be appearing in a Marvel Studios project, but declined to reveal any more details. The actor did say that we'd find out "sooner rather than later," and the role is "better than you can imagine."
There was some speculation that Esposito might show up in the cameo-filled Deadpool and Wolverine, but according to Mttsh, he will be making his MCU debut in an upcoming Disney+ series.
Does this narrow down the character possibilities? Not really, since we have Agatha All Along, Ironheart, Daredevil: Born Again, and the recently announced Vision series all on the horizon, as well as more Marvel Spotlight presentations such as Wonder Man.
Esposito has expressed...
- 5/26/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Recently, Giancarlo Esposito made headlines by expressing his desire to portray Professor X in the MCU, suggesting the character should not use a wheelchair, as Esposito does not see himself as that old. This sparked mixed reactions among fans, some of whom still hope that Patrick Stewart will remain the primary Charles Xavier in the MCU despite his character’s death in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.’
During a panel on Thunder Stage at Ccxp, Esposito confirmed his involvement in a Marvel project but clarified that it would not be as Professor X.
At the Phoenix Fan Fusion event, Esposito made a significant announcement: his role in the MCU will eventually be featured in a Disney+ series.
The MCU has knocked on my door and it’s a role you won’t predict. It will be teased and there will be a series afterwards.
Giancarlo Esposito reveals that...
During a panel on Thunder Stage at Ccxp, Esposito confirmed his involvement in a Marvel project but clarified that it would not be as Professor X.
At the Phoenix Fan Fusion event, Esposito made a significant announcement: his role in the MCU will eventually be featured in a Disney+ series.
The MCU has knocked on my door and it’s a role you won’t predict. It will be teased and there will be a series afterwards.
Giancarlo Esposito reveals that...
- 5/26/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Recently Giancarlo Esposito made headlines when he claimed that he would like to appear as Professor X in the MCU, but without the wheelchair, as he isn’t that old. Fans were divided on the matter since some still harbor hope that Patrick Stewart will be the MCU’s primary Charles Xavier despite him being killed during the events of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.’
Then during a panel on Thunder Stage at Ccxp Esposito confirmed that he will be appearing in the Marvel project, but also made it clear it’s not as Professor X.
Now during the Phoenix Fan Fusion event, Esposito revealed something pretty major. It turns out that his role within the MCU will eventually get a Disney+ series.
The MCU has knocked on my door and it’s a role you won’t predict. It will be teased and there will be a series afterwards.
Then during a panel on Thunder Stage at Ccxp Esposito confirmed that he will be appearing in the Marvel project, but also made it clear it’s not as Professor X.
Now during the Phoenix Fan Fusion event, Esposito revealed something pretty major. It turns out that his role within the MCU will eventually get a Disney+ series.
The MCU has knocked on my door and it’s a role you won’t predict. It will be teased and there will be a series afterwards.
- 5/26/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Patrick Stewart was a hard sell for Star Trek: Picard since he believed that Jean-Luc Picard’s arc was finished after Star Trek: Nemesis. However, Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman, and other creators of the series convinced him to take on the role in the series. He put a lot of consideration into committing to the project, as evident from a list of three conditions he presented to the creators.
Patrick Stewart and Jonathan Frakes in a still from Star Trek: Picard Season 3 | Paramount
They were obviously not thrilled about the conditions and tried to reason with the X-Men actor, who stuck to his guns. While the creators agreed to them, they did one thing that Stewart asked them specifically not to do in the conditions during the third season of the series.
Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Broke One Of The Conditions Set By Patrick Stewart
A still from Star Trek: Picard...
Patrick Stewart and Jonathan Frakes in a still from Star Trek: Picard Season 3 | Paramount
They were obviously not thrilled about the conditions and tried to reason with the X-Men actor, who stuck to his guns. While the creators agreed to them, they did one thing that Stewart asked them specifically not to do in the conditions during the third season of the series.
Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Broke One Of The Conditions Set By Patrick Stewart
A still from Star Trek: Picard...
- 5/25/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Deadpool & Wolverine Stars Tease Cassandra Nova's "Unpredictability" And Reveal Surprise Inspiration
While we've seen a lot from Deadpool & Wolverine in recent weeks, much of the threequel is shrouded in secrecy. The latest trailer offered a glimpse at the movie's villain, Cassandra Nova, though we still don't know what she's up to in The Void.
The prevailing theory is that the twisted twin sister of Professor X hails from the same reality as Deadpool & Wolverine's Logan. If she killed the X-Men before being pruned, it would go a long way in establishing Nova as a threat to the heroes and perhaps even the wider Multiverse.
In a profile of Emma Corrin on Harper's Bazaar, the actor (who uses they/them pronouns), refuses to say too much about playing the villain but confirmed Christoph Waltz's Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds was a key source of inspiration.
"Because he’s in that uniform, that says everything you need to know,...
The prevailing theory is that the twisted twin sister of Professor X hails from the same reality as Deadpool & Wolverine's Logan. If she killed the X-Men before being pruned, it would go a long way in establishing Nova as a threat to the heroes and perhaps even the wider Multiverse.
In a profile of Emma Corrin on Harper's Bazaar, the actor (who uses they/them pronouns), refuses to say too much about playing the villain but confirmed Christoph Waltz's Hans Landa in Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds was a key source of inspiration.
"Because he’s in that uniform, that says everything you need to know,...
- 5/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
At long last, it seems the MCU is getting closer to its mutation. We’re only two months away from Deadpool & Wolverine, which in its own way will bring something of an evolutionary leap to Marvel’s cinematic DNA. The world is still raving about the stellar first season of animated show X-Men ’97. And now, there are signs that we’re getting closer to the thing fans have been really waiting for: a proper MCU X-Men movie. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a writer has been hired to write such a thing – and the person tasked with that almighty responsibility is Michael Lesslie.
Given the amount of secrecy around Marvel’s X-Men plans, it’s unknown what brief Lesslie has been given – but he’s currently putting pen to paper on bringing Xavier’s team to the big screen. Lesslie previously served as lead writer on Park Chan-wook...
Given the amount of secrecy around Marvel’s X-Men plans, it’s unknown what brief Lesslie has been given – but he’s currently putting pen to paper on bringing Xavier’s team to the big screen. Lesslie previously served as lead writer on Park Chan-wook...
- 5/22/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Sir Patrick Stewart is a veteran actor who is known worldwide for portraying the role of Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men franchise for several years. Starring as the character for the first time alongside Ian McKellen’s Magneto back in 2000’s X-Men, Stewart placed himself in the hearts of millions of fans worldwide.
Patrick Stewart in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | Marvel Studios
Playing the role for so many years, the veteran actor had some iconic things to say in an interview. From the rapid changes in Hollywood to the “superhero fatigue” that people are experiencing now, Stewart’s answer came true as he predicted what the genre might look like in 10 years!
Sir Patrick Stewart Knew The Answer 10 Years Back!
It is the claim of millions of fans worldwide that the MCU has become “too woke”. Although we cannot say whether these statements are justified or not,...
Patrick Stewart in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness | Marvel Studios
Playing the role for so many years, the veteran actor had some iconic things to say in an interview. From the rapid changes in Hollywood to the “superhero fatigue” that people are experiencing now, Stewart’s answer came true as he predicted what the genre might look like in 10 years!
Sir Patrick Stewart Knew The Answer 10 Years Back!
It is the claim of millions of fans worldwide that the MCU has become “too woke”. Although we cannot say whether these statements are justified or not,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Wanda Maximoff’s assault on the Illuminati citadel left the premiere superhero team of Earth 838 dismantled and massacred. The Illuminati was survived by Baron Mordo and the missing member of the team who was expected to be seated in the empty chair (heavily rumored to be Daniel Craig’s Baldur the Brave).
Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness/ Marvel Studios
Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness did not stick around to show us the consequences the deaths had had on Earth 838. However, one theory suggests that Wanda’s massacre might not have done as much damage as audiences had been led to believe.
A theory suggests that Charles Xavier and Maria Rambeau survived Wanda Maximoff’s assault
Maria Rambeau in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness/ Marvel Studios
The theory, brought forward by Reddit user u/JohnnyChopper08, posits that Maria Rambeau,...
Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness/ Marvel Studios
Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness did not stick around to show us the consequences the deaths had had on Earth 838. However, one theory suggests that Wanda’s massacre might not have done as much damage as audiences had been led to believe.
A theory suggests that Charles Xavier and Maria Rambeau survived Wanda Maximoff’s assault
Maria Rambeau in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness/ Marvel Studios
The theory, brought forward by Reddit user u/JohnnyChopper08, posits that Maria Rambeau,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.
The first nine episodes of X-Men ‘97 teased a suitably epic finale to the X-Men: The Animated Series revival, and it’s safe to say that “Tolerance Is Extinction, Pt. 3” catapulted us into the already confirmed season 2 in style. Magneto and Professor Xavier put their differences aside, Bastion was bested, and a smorgasbord of cameos squeezed in everyone from Black Panther to Daredevil.
More than just teasing a potential Spider-Man: The Animated Series reboot, X-Men ‘97’s cliffhanger ending set up what’s next for Charles Xavier’s Gifted Youngsters. The team was divided across time, with Magneto, Xavier, Rogue, Nightcrawler, and Beast trapped in the year 3000 B.C., while Jean and Cyclops are marooned in 3960 A.D. But the ending doesn’t account for all of our spandex-clad heroes, and for those questioning where a certain de-clawed Canadian is, you aren’t alone.
The first nine episodes of X-Men ‘97 teased a suitably epic finale to the X-Men: The Animated Series revival, and it’s safe to say that “Tolerance Is Extinction, Pt. 3” catapulted us into the already confirmed season 2 in style. Magneto and Professor Xavier put their differences aside, Bastion was bested, and a smorgasbord of cameos squeezed in everyone from Black Panther to Daredevil.
More than just teasing a potential Spider-Man: The Animated Series reboot, X-Men ‘97’s cliffhanger ending set up what’s next for Charles Xavier’s Gifted Youngsters. The team was divided across time, with Magneto, Xavier, Rogue, Nightcrawler, and Beast trapped in the year 3000 B.C., while Jean and Cyclops are marooned in 3960 A.D. But the ending doesn’t account for all of our spandex-clad heroes, and for those questioning where a certain de-clawed Canadian is, you aren’t alone.
- 5/16/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
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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
The following contains spoilers from the Season 1 finale of Disney+’s X-Men ’97.
Disney+’s X-Men ’97 capped its first season with a finale that delivered some of the animated series’ best, most emotional action yet. And that mid-credits tease…? Holy moly, that mid-credits tease!
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“Tolerance Is Extinction: Part 3” kicks off with a flashback to one of the Marvel...
Disney+’s X-Men ’97 capped its first season with a finale that delivered some of the animated series’ best, most emotional action yet. And that mid-credits tease…? Holy moly, that mid-credits tease!
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“Tolerance Is Extinction: Part 3” kicks off with a flashback to one of the Marvel...
- 5/15/2024
- by Hayden Mears
- TVLine.com
Spoilers for "X-Men '97" follow.
Rejoice, my X-Fans, for your theories have prevailed.
The "X-Men '97" season 1 finale, the three-part epic "Tolerance is Extinction," ended in shocking fashion. The big bad Bastion sent Asteroid M on a collision course with Earth, deciding to force humanity into extinction rather than evolution. Professor X, unable to not see the good in Magneto, even after his frenemy's torturous attack on Wolverine, pulls Erik back to the light with a telepathic therapy session. The X-Men, once more including Magneto, save the world. But then they vanish, pulled through time to the past, future (Cyclops and Jean), and parts unrevealed. The past X-Men, stranded in Egypt, circa 3000 BC, meet a grey-skinned mutant that fans will certainly recognize.
As is Marvel tradition, there's also post-credits scene revealing that, while the X-Men are scattered across time, an old foe is rearing his head. In the present, En Sabah Nur's future self,...
Rejoice, my X-Fans, for your theories have prevailed.
The "X-Men '97" season 1 finale, the three-part epic "Tolerance is Extinction," ended in shocking fashion. The big bad Bastion sent Asteroid M on a collision course with Earth, deciding to force humanity into extinction rather than evolution. Professor X, unable to not see the good in Magneto, even after his frenemy's torturous attack on Wolverine, pulls Erik back to the light with a telepathic therapy session. The X-Men, once more including Magneto, save the world. But then they vanish, pulled through time to the past, future (Cyclops and Jean), and parts unrevealed. The past X-Men, stranded in Egypt, circa 3000 BC, meet a grey-skinned mutant that fans will certainly recognize.
As is Marvel tradition, there's also post-credits scene revealing that, while the X-Men are scattered across time, an old foe is rearing his head. In the present, En Sabah Nur's future self,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
This article was originally published on Toonado.com - head there now for all the latest on X-Men '97!
When it comes to cameos, X-Men '97 has gone all out and delivered heaps of fan-pleasing surprise appearances. However, everything we've seen up until now arguably pales in comparison to the first few minutes of "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 3."
After Professor X forces Magneto to undo the damage he's inflicted on the Earth (you can read our full recap here), Silver Samurai is once again shown watching over his home before we head to the White House and see Captain America alongside the Invincible Iron Man.
In Hell's Kitchen, Daredevil is stopping looters and, later, gets a helping hand from Cloak and Dagger when the Prime Sentinels are back on the loose.
Doctor Strange is shown using his magic to perform surgery in a New York hospital and, in Wakanda,...
When it comes to cameos, X-Men '97 has gone all out and delivered heaps of fan-pleasing surprise appearances. However, everything we've seen up until now arguably pales in comparison to the first few minutes of "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 3."
After Professor X forces Magneto to undo the damage he's inflicted on the Earth (you can read our full recap here), Silver Samurai is once again shown watching over his home before we head to the White House and see Captain America alongside the Invincible Iron Man.
In Hell's Kitchen, Daredevil is stopping looters and, later, gets a helping hand from Cloak and Dagger when the Prime Sentinels are back on the loose.
Doctor Strange is shown using his magic to perform surgery in a New York hospital and, in Wakanda,...
- 5/15/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Major Spoilers for X-Men ‘97 episodes are ahead, so proceed at your own risk!
In what can only be described as a true masterstroke of storytelling, Beau DeMayo has wrapped up his run on Marvel’s X-Men ‘97 with a season finale that left fans in awe. In the last three-part episode, titled Tolerance is Extinction, fans can’t help but marvel at the genius of the X-Men ‘97 creator.
Who would not want more after witnessing such an impressive display of storytelling prowess? DeMayo himself confessed the emotional toll of penning particularly resonant scenes—especially those involving the iconic duo, Magneto and Xavier. Also, with social media abuzz, viewers echo a plea for Marvel to keep him aboard the creative team.
Professor X in X-Men: The Animated Series (Image via Marvel Studios)
The animated show is a revival of the original X-Men series (X-Men: The Animated Series), but it...
In what can only be described as a true masterstroke of storytelling, Beau DeMayo has wrapped up his run on Marvel’s X-Men ‘97 with a season finale that left fans in awe. In the last three-part episode, titled Tolerance is Extinction, fans can’t help but marvel at the genius of the X-Men ‘97 creator.
Who would not want more after witnessing such an impressive display of storytelling prowess? DeMayo himself confessed the emotional toll of penning particularly resonant scenes—especially those involving the iconic duo, Magneto and Xavier. Also, with social media abuzz, viewers echo a plea for Marvel to keep him aboard the creative team.
Professor X in X-Men: The Animated Series (Image via Marvel Studios)
The animated show is a revival of the original X-Men series (X-Men: The Animated Series), but it...
- 5/15/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
X-Men comics have always been about the future. They are, after all, stories about mutants, the next stage in human evolution. The central tension dividing Professor Charles Xavier and his best friend Magneto is how to go into that future, either working with humanity or ruling them.
X-Men comics have also always been very, very confusing, with their frequent tales of clones, shape-changers, and alternate realities.
Given those two facts, it’s no wonder that X-Men creators would embrace time travel as a storytelling conceit, throwing Marvel’s Merry Band of Mutants far into the future or launching them deep into the past. The results vary, but these fifteen tales represent the best, and sometimes most headache inducing, of the X-Men’s adventures across time.
Photo: Marvel Comics. 15. Days of Future Present (1990)
The 1990 crossover Days of Future Present is only half an X-Men story, as Franklin Richards is the main character.
X-Men comics have also always been very, very confusing, with their frequent tales of clones, shape-changers, and alternate realities.
Given those two facts, it’s no wonder that X-Men creators would embrace time travel as a storytelling conceit, throwing Marvel’s Merry Band of Mutants far into the future or launching them deep into the past. The results vary, but these fifteen tales represent the best, and sometimes most headache inducing, of the X-Men’s adventures across time.
Photo: Marvel Comics. 15. Days of Future Present (1990)
The 1990 crossover Days of Future Present is only half an X-Men story, as Franklin Richards is the main character.
- 5/14/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
*Major Spoilers for X-Men ’97 Season Finale*
It has been said countless times before that Marvel Studios and the MCU do not like to leave loose ends. Although the finale of X-Men ’97 was one of the most iconic episodes of the animated series, Marvel Studios also completed the loop after 31 years!
With Wolverine uttering one iconic line to Magneto during the finale of X-Men ’97, the mutants really came full circle 31 years back when the Og X-Men: The Animated Series was released in 1992 and fans were really impressed with Marvel’s ability!
Magneto in X-Men ’97
“The brave are always the first to die”
It was 1992 when Magneto said an iconic line in the original animated show X-Men: The Animated Series. When the mutants (including Wolverine) chose to get in the Blackbird to face Bolivar Trask and Master Mold to save President Robert Kelly, Magneto considered it a suicide mission.
It has been said countless times before that Marvel Studios and the MCU do not like to leave loose ends. Although the finale of X-Men ’97 was one of the most iconic episodes of the animated series, Marvel Studios also completed the loop after 31 years!
With Wolverine uttering one iconic line to Magneto during the finale of X-Men ’97, the mutants really came full circle 31 years back when the Og X-Men: The Animated Series was released in 1992 and fans were really impressed with Marvel’s ability!
Magneto in X-Men ’97
“The brave are always the first to die”
It was 1992 when Magneto said an iconic line in the original animated show X-Men: The Animated Series. When the mutants (including Wolverine) chose to get in the Blackbird to face Bolivar Trask and Master Mold to save President Robert Kelly, Magneto considered it a suicide mission.
- 5/11/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Spoilers Ahead for X-Men ’97 Episode 9 – Tolerance Is Extinction Part 2
The storyline of X-Men ’97 has reached anxiety-inducing levels after Charles Xavier, Magneto, and Wolverine brought viewers to the edge of their seats during the final moments of Episode 9. With one episode left in this season, fans are sure that the series is setting up a villain more dangerous than the Sentinel Bastion for Season 2. This villain, Onslaught, might also introduce one of the strongest mutants who becomes key to stopping this villain.
The latest episode of X-Men ’97 hints at a potential scary villain born out of the tussle between Magneto and Professor X
The character is none other than Franklin Richards, who will also bring along a Fantastic Four connection to X-Men ’97. Richards is the son of Reed Richards and Sue Storm. All these potential storylines increase the anticipation for Season 2 by several folds.
X-Men ’97‘s...
The storyline of X-Men ’97 has reached anxiety-inducing levels after Charles Xavier, Magneto, and Wolverine brought viewers to the edge of their seats during the final moments of Episode 9. With one episode left in this season, fans are sure that the series is setting up a villain more dangerous than the Sentinel Bastion for Season 2. This villain, Onslaught, might also introduce one of the strongest mutants who becomes key to stopping this villain.
The latest episode of X-Men ’97 hints at a potential scary villain born out of the tussle between Magneto and Professor X
The character is none other than Franklin Richards, who will also bring along a Fantastic Four connection to X-Men ’97. Richards is the son of Reed Richards and Sue Storm. All these potential storylines increase the anticipation for Season 2 by several folds.
X-Men ’97‘s...
- 5/9/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Everyone’s favorite Merc With a Mouth will be teaming up with Wolverine for the upcoming film Deadpool & Wolverine. The film not only brings Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool into the MCU fold but also marks Hugh Jackman’s return to his most iconic role. Therefore, Reynolds, who also serves as a producer on the film understands that the threat faced by the titular heroes has to be worthy of a team-up.
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds will team up to face a common threat in Deadpool & Wolverine
During a recent interview, Reynolds shed some light on the film’s mysterious villain, promising that fans will witness the heroes fighting a Thanos-level threat. As a result, Reynolds promises will hopefully fix an upsetting streak in the MCU, which has consistently featured poor villains in recent times. Here is what Reynolds had to say about Deadpool & Wolverine‘s villain.
Ryan Reynolds...
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds will team up to face a common threat in Deadpool & Wolverine
During a recent interview, Reynolds shed some light on the film’s mysterious villain, promising that fans will witness the heroes fighting a Thanos-level threat. As a result, Reynolds promises will hopefully fix an upsetting streak in the MCU, which has consistently featured poor villains in recent times. Here is what Reynolds had to say about Deadpool & Wolverine‘s villain.
Ryan Reynolds...
- 5/9/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Have you ever anticipated a moment in the X-Men saga that turned out to be both thrilling and devastating? Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, Beau DeMayo’s X-Men ‘97 faithfully recreates and adapts the esteemed X-Men comics from the 1980s and 1990s, paying meticulous attention to every last detail. And the final moments of this week’s episode (Tolerance Is Extinction) align with this assertion.
Wolverine in X-Men ‘97 (Image via Marvel Studios)
Well, in the middle chapter of the three-part Tolerance Is Extinction finale, fans finally got to see their much-anticipated moment starring Magneto and Wolverine. The episode also featured one of the show’s most shocking cliffhangers to date. Magneto ripped the Adamantium from Wolverine’s skeleton, indicating a turning point for Logan as we enter season 2.
The following article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97’s Tolerance Is Extinction episode.
X-Men ‘97: Fans Can’t...
Wolverine in X-Men ‘97 (Image via Marvel Studios)
Well, in the middle chapter of the three-part Tolerance Is Extinction finale, fans finally got to see their much-anticipated moment starring Magneto and Wolverine. The episode also featured one of the show’s most shocking cliffhangers to date. Magneto ripped the Adamantium from Wolverine’s skeleton, indicating a turning point for Logan as we enter season 2.
The following article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97’s Tolerance Is Extinction episode.
X-Men ‘97: Fans Can’t...
- 5/9/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- 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 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
This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.
Seldom have audiences been treated to a “requel” as exceptional as X-Men ‘97. Critics and fans alike have had nothing but praise for the show, and how it has taken a Saturday morning staple and elevated almost every aspect of production, storytelling, and acting.
When other reboots attempt to cater to a mixed-generation audience, they often have to let the legacy characters (those actors from the original property) share screen time with a new generation. X-Men ‘97 was in a unique position to bring back the original voice cast as if no time had gone by whatsoever.
Lenore Zann, returning as the sassy southerner Rogue, has had plenty of time to evolve outside of the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters, and that has given her a new perspective on portraying the iconic X-Woman, especially as the character herself has changed. In X-Men ’97, Rogue...
Seldom have audiences been treated to a “requel” as exceptional as X-Men ‘97. Critics and fans alike have had nothing but praise for the show, and how it has taken a Saturday morning staple and elevated almost every aspect of production, storytelling, and acting.
When other reboots attempt to cater to a mixed-generation audience, they often have to let the legacy characters (those actors from the original property) share screen time with a new generation. X-Men ‘97 was in a unique position to bring back the original voice cast as if no time had gone by whatsoever.
Lenore Zann, returning as the sassy southerner Rogue, has had plenty of time to evolve outside of the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters, and that has given her a new perspective on portraying the iconic X-Woman, especially as the character herself has changed. In X-Men ’97, Rogue...
- 5/8/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Is Onslaught in X-Men '97? Ep 9 Sparks Fans' Hope for Sentient Mutant's Appearance - Main Image
With Professor X having to witness Magneto harm one of his X-Men, he's about to come to his last resort, which brings fans to the question: is Onslaught in X-Men '97? Here's what episode 9 tells us.
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for X-Men '97, so proceed with caution.
X-Men '97 Ep 9 Highlights Magneto vs Professor X Showdown
Professor X has officially returned to Earth, but Magneto and Rogue are on their last wit on saving humanity using their mutant powers.
And so, once Magneto shuts down the electrical systems using his electromagnetic abilities, the X-Men must face the foes they once considered family.
X-Men '97 episode 9 titled Tolerance is Extinction Pt. 2 shows the X-Men deliberately getting defeated, otherwise killed, during their battle with the Sentinels and Bastion, which leaves Wolverine, Magneto, and Professor X.
With Professor X having to witness Magneto harm one of his X-Men, he's about to come to his last resort, which brings fans to the question: is Onslaught in X-Men '97? Here's what episode 9 tells us.
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for X-Men '97, so proceed with caution.
X-Men '97 Ep 9 Highlights Magneto vs Professor X Showdown
Professor X has officially returned to Earth, but Magneto and Rogue are on their last wit on saving humanity using their mutant powers.
And so, once Magneto shuts down the electrical systems using his electromagnetic abilities, the X-Men must face the foes they once considered family.
X-Men '97 episode 9 titled Tolerance is Extinction Pt. 2 shows the X-Men deliberately getting defeated, otherwise killed, during their battle with the Sentinels and Bastion, which leaves Wolverine, Magneto, and Professor X.
- 5/8/2024
- EpicStream
X-Men ’97 is already nailing everything and scoring an eternal place in its viewers’ hearts, with more than 90% of audiences and nearly 100% of critics impressed by the immaculate way this story has been helmed. Plus, this saga doesn’t seem to want to stop anytime soon, because it already has a season 2 greenlit while the first one still airs, meaning there’s more peak entertainment incoming.
X-Men ’97.
That being said, this peak entertainment could also bring about the possible event of the mutant superheroes fending off against the earth’s mightiest heroes, i.e. the Avengers. And while that is yet to be officially confirmed, Ross Marquand, the actor who plays Professor X in this animated series, has ignited the hope of that happening, nonetheless, with some really relatable reasoning.
X-Men vs The Avengers? Could Happen, Says Ross Marquand
[Warning: Don’t read ahead if you haven’t watched X-Men ’97 but are planning to watch it. Spoilers ahead of the same.
X-Men ’97.
That being said, this peak entertainment could also bring about the possible event of the mutant superheroes fending off against the earth’s mightiest heroes, i.e. the Avengers. And while that is yet to be officially confirmed, Ross Marquand, the actor who plays Professor X in this animated series, has ignited the hope of that happening, nonetheless, with some really relatable reasoning.
X-Men vs The Avengers? Could Happen, Says Ross Marquand
[Warning: Don’t read ahead if you haven’t watched X-Men ’97 but are planning to watch it. Spoilers ahead of the same.
- 5/8/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The rumour mill continues churning out possible Deadpool & Wolverine cameos and, if we're not careful, disappointment will soon follow.
While the upcoming threequel is bound to feature some massive surprises, we've already seen what happens when fans set their expectations too high. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness included appearances from Professor X, Black Bolt, and Mister Fantastic, but even that wasn't enough for those who went in hoping to see Spider-Man and Tom Cruise!
Dafne Keen played X-23 in 2017's Logan and there have been rumblings for a while now that she'll suit up and reprise the role in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Asked about that in a recent interview, The Acolyte star chose her words carefully. "I mean...I can’t wait. The trailer looked incredible!" Keen responded, largely dodging the question. "This is all really crazy and I’m looking forward to seeing it."
Despite some pretty...
While the upcoming threequel is bound to feature some massive surprises, we've already seen what happens when fans set their expectations too high. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness included appearances from Professor X, Black Bolt, and Mister Fantastic, but even that wasn't enough for those who went in hoping to see Spider-Man and Tom Cruise!
Dafne Keen played X-23 in 2017's Logan and there have been rumblings for a while now that she'll suit up and reprise the role in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Asked about that in a recent interview, The Acolyte star chose her words carefully. "I mean...I can’t wait. The trailer looked incredible!" Keen responded, largely dodging the question. "This is all really crazy and I’m looking forward to seeing it."
Despite some pretty...
- 5/6/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man shepherded the MCU in its first three phases, leading the Avengers and being one of the leading heroes that catapulted the franchise to its peak. His journey from an arrogant and flamboyant billionaire to a selfless hero who sacrifices his life for the greater good has made him the most iconic character in the franchise.
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame
The actor has played the character over 10 times in the MCU and that is an admirable record. However, another unlikely actor has surpassed Downey Jr. in terms of voicing several MCU characters. X-Men ’97 actor Ross Marquand now holds the record for the most voice roles in the MCU across different formats.
Ross Marquand Now Holds a Unique MCU Record for His Incredible Voice Roles
Ross Marquand is the voice of Professor X in X-Men ’97
Many actors in the...
Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame
The actor has played the character over 10 times in the MCU and that is an admirable record. However, another unlikely actor has surpassed Downey Jr. in terms of voicing several MCU characters. X-Men ’97 actor Ross Marquand now holds the record for the most voice roles in the MCU across different formats.
Ross Marquand Now Holds a Unique MCU Record for His Incredible Voice Roles
Ross Marquand is the voice of Professor X in X-Men ’97
Many actors in the...
- 5/6/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
The Mandalorian Star Giancarlo Esposito Reveals He's Joining the MCU - Main Image
Giancarlo Esposito recently revealed that he is finally joining the MCU sooner than we may expect.
For years, fans have been clamoring for The Mandalorian actor to join the franchise since he has been associated with various fan casts in several iconic Marvel roles such as Professor X.
Fortunately, it looks like it is finally happening soon although the type of role that he might play could be unexpected for some fans.
Also Read: Hugh Jackman Reveals He Almost Wore Comic-Accurate Costume in The Wolverine
Giancarlo Esposito is Joining the MCU 'Sooner Rather Than Later'
In a recent convention appearance, Esposito revealed that he is set to make an appearance in an MCU project.
While he didn't provide details regarding the role that he will play, he teased that it will happen "sooner rather than later" and...
Giancarlo Esposito recently revealed that he is finally joining the MCU sooner than we may expect.
For years, fans have been clamoring for The Mandalorian actor to join the franchise since he has been associated with various fan casts in several iconic Marvel roles such as Professor X.
Fortunately, it looks like it is finally happening soon although the type of role that he might play could be unexpected for some fans.
Also Read: Hugh Jackman Reveals He Almost Wore Comic-Accurate Costume in The Wolverine
Giancarlo Esposito is Joining the MCU 'Sooner Rather Than Later'
In a recent convention appearance, Esposito revealed that he is set to make an appearance in an MCU project.
While he didn't provide details regarding the role that he will play, he teased that it will happen "sooner rather than later" and...
- 5/6/2024
- EpicStream
Even given the usually significant security provisions in place around any Marvel production before official announcements are made, you'd think an actor wouldn't even be able to drop hints that they'd auditioned, let alone been cast. But then, not every actor is Giancarlo Esposito a man who didn't meet a pop culture behemoth he couldn't infiltrate — Star Wars, DC, The Boys, you name it – and at Ccxp in Mexico City, he dropped word that he'll be making his entry to the Marvel Cinematic Universe before too long.
Yet, while fans have speculated about him playing Professor Charles Xavier (and he himself put that out into the universe a couple of years ago), in his latest con appearance, he shot that down — but wouldn't be drawn on exactly who he might be playing.
"I cannot promise you it’ll be Professor X, because here’s what I think. I think that...
Yet, while fans have speculated about him playing Professor Charles Xavier (and he himself put that out into the universe a couple of years ago), in his latest con appearance, he shot that down — but wouldn't be drawn on exactly who he might be playing.
"I cannot promise you it’ll be Professor X, because here’s what I think. I think that...
- 5/6/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97.
Bastion is the latest villain the X-Men will be fighting in X-Men ’97, with the character having declared war on mutant-kind as of Tolerance is Extinction Part 1. Magneto responded to the Prime Sentinel attacks with a declaration of war on his own, one that would cause the X-Men to take the fight to Magneto to prevent him from waging an all-out war on humanity.
Magneto in X-Men ’97
While the X-Men battle with Magneto, series creator Beau DeMayo has dropped some hints as to where the story might be headed. The writer/producer has been recommending episodes and specific storylines from the comics to fans in preparation for the coming installments of the season, and his latest recommendation might just see X-Men ’97 assemble The Avengers in its second season.
The confrontation between Magneto and Charles Xavier might give rise to an unbeatable...
Bastion is the latest villain the X-Men will be fighting in X-Men ’97, with the character having declared war on mutant-kind as of Tolerance is Extinction Part 1. Magneto responded to the Prime Sentinel attacks with a declaration of war on his own, one that would cause the X-Men to take the fight to Magneto to prevent him from waging an all-out war on humanity.
Magneto in X-Men ’97
While the X-Men battle with Magneto, series creator Beau DeMayo has dropped some hints as to where the story might be headed. The writer/producer has been recommending episodes and specific storylines from the comics to fans in preparation for the coming installments of the season, and his latest recommendation might just see X-Men ’97 assemble The Avengers in its second season.
The confrontation between Magneto and Charles Xavier might give rise to an unbeatable...
- 5/5/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
The MCU seems to have hit a rough patch lately with its movies. But things have been more positive on the TV side, with WandaVision, Loki, and Moon Knight garnering universal acclaim. The latest win for the franchise takes the form of X-Men ’97, a continuation of the classic animated X-Men series from 1997.
The show has been praised by fans and critics for staying true to the spirit of the original series while also feeling modern and fresh. In a recent episode, X-Men ’97 pulled off an important scene that could have major repercussions, not just for its characters but the MCU as a whole. In fact, a recent interview with one of the cast members of the show hinted at how the scene could lead to a showdown between the X-Men and the Avengers.
X-Men ’97 Is A Fitting Tribute To The Original Series A still from X-Men ’97...
The show has been praised by fans and critics for staying true to the spirit of the original series while also feeling modern and fresh. In a recent episode, X-Men ’97 pulled off an important scene that could have major repercussions, not just for its characters but the MCU as a whole. In fact, a recent interview with one of the cast members of the show hinted at how the scene could lead to a showdown between the X-Men and the Avengers.
X-Men ’97 Is A Fitting Tribute To The Original Series A still from X-Men ’97...
- 5/4/2024
- by Neeraj Chand
- FandomWire
Sometimes the fan campaigning really works, though in this case, the fan is actor Giancarlo Esposito, known for his roles in “Breaking Bad,” and “The Mandalorian.” In the last year or more, Esposito has made it no secret that he’s been eager to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, seemingly talking it up every chance he gets and telling audiences. Previously, the actor revealed he had met with Marvel Studios and said he was keen to play a new version of Professor X in the “X-Men” movies.
Continue reading Giancarlo Esposito Joins Marvel Universe In Mystery Role & Promises “It’s Better Than You Imagine” at The Playlist.
Continue reading Giancarlo Esposito Joins Marvel Universe In Mystery Role & Promises “It’s Better Than You Imagine” at The Playlist.
- 5/4/2024
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
For as long as anyone can remember, there’s been this ongoing debate: DC or Marvel, who’s the best? And now, once again, it’s keeping fans awake at night, this time wondering who’d come out on top in a fight. Will it be the Justice League or the X-Men?
A still from The X-Men ’97
It is undeniable that both of these are a powerhouse of a team from DC and Marvel, respectively, each with their own set of skills and strengths. Thus, it’s hard not to imagine how they’d stack up against each other. Even though it gets pretty heated, fans aren’t holding back from sharing their thoughts.
Justice League vs. X-Men Who Would Actually Win?
The Justice League and the X-Men stand as two of the mightiest teams in entire superhero lore, with a legion of devoted fans willing to battle it out...
A still from The X-Men ’97
It is undeniable that both of these are a powerhouse of a team from DC and Marvel, respectively, each with their own set of skills and strengths. Thus, it’s hard not to imagine how they’d stack up against each other. Even though it gets pretty heated, fans aren’t holding back from sharing their thoughts.
Justice League vs. X-Men Who Would Actually Win?
The Justice League and the X-Men stand as two of the mightiest teams in entire superhero lore, with a legion of devoted fans willing to battle it out...
- 5/4/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
Giancarlo Esposito stirred excitement recently by expressing his interest in joining the MCU as Professor X, albeit without the wheelchair, citing his age. This sparked debate among fans, with some still hoping for Patrick Stewart’s return despite his character’s apparent demise in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.’
However, during a panel at Ccxp’s Thunder Stage, Esposito revealed his involvement in a Marvel project but clarified that he won’t be portraying Professor X.
Esposito emphasizes that his upcoming role will arrive sooner rather than later, teasing fans with promises of something “better than you can imagine.” With the current MCU release schedule, only ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is slated for this year, leaving speculation open for Esposito’s potential involvement, perhaps as a variant of an existing character or an original creation. However, it’s more probable that his appearance will be in a 2025 release, considering...
However, during a panel at Ccxp’s Thunder Stage, Esposito revealed his involvement in a Marvel project but clarified that he won’t be portraying Professor X.
Esposito emphasizes that his upcoming role will arrive sooner rather than later, teasing fans with promises of something “better than you can imagine.” With the current MCU release schedule, only ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is slated for this year, leaving speculation open for Esposito’s potential involvement, perhaps as a variant of an existing character or an original creation. However, it’s more probable that his appearance will be in a 2025 release, considering...
- 5/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Recently Giancarlo Esposito made headlines when he claimed that he would like to appear as Professor X in the MCU, but without the wheelchair, as he isn’t that old. Fans were divided on the matter since some still harbor hope that Patrick Stewart will be the MCU’s primary Charles Xavier despite him being killed during the events of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.’
Now during a panel on Thunder Stage at Ccxp Esposito confirmed that he will be appearing in the Marvel project, but also made it clear it’s not as Professor X.
Esposito claims that this role is different that it will come sooner rather than later, and that fans can expect something “better than you can imagine.” Knowing the MCU release schedule, the only movie being released this year is ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ so we can’t exactly rule out that Esposito might be appearing in that production,...
Now during a panel on Thunder Stage at Ccxp Esposito confirmed that he will be appearing in the Marvel project, but also made it clear it’s not as Professor X.
Esposito claims that this role is different that it will come sooner rather than later, and that fans can expect something “better than you can imagine.” Knowing the MCU release schedule, the only movie being released this year is ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ so we can’t exactly rule out that Esposito might be appearing in that production,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Giancarlo Esposito’s wish to join Marvel Studios finally came true but not as Professor X with his dream version without the iconic character’s wheelchair. The actor has been, with many of his recent cool appearances including Guy Ritchie’s action comedy, The Gentlemen, climbing up the ladder of popularity since his iconic portrayal of Gus Fring in Breaking Bad.
Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian
Recently, Esposito confirmed that he is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, the role of the actor remained undisclosed. Of course, Marve Studios has been casting actors for different projects including Fantastic Four but the casting of The Mandalorian star propelled fans to think of Kang.
Will Giancarlo Esposito Replace Jonathan Majors As Kang?
Giancarlo Esposito as Gus Fring in Breaking Bad
The Jonathan Majors debacle has seemingly tarnished Marvel’s plans with Kang following the actor being convicted of assaulting...
Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian
Recently, Esposito confirmed that he is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, the role of the actor remained undisclosed. Of course, Marve Studios has been casting actors for different projects including Fantastic Four but the casting of The Mandalorian star propelled fans to think of Kang.
Will Giancarlo Esposito Replace Jonathan Majors As Kang?
Giancarlo Esposito as Gus Fring in Breaking Bad
The Jonathan Majors debacle has seemingly tarnished Marvel’s plans with Kang following the actor being convicted of assaulting...
- 5/4/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Giancarlo Esposito has joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe... but not as the character he's been campaigning to play over the past few months.
The actor has expressed interest in taking over from Sir Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy as the next big-screen incarnation of Professor Charles Xavier on several occasions, although he wasn't too keen on one particular aspect of the character.
"I've given it a cursory glance in my brain, and immediately I go 'Hmm,'" he said during a recent interview with Fade To Black . "'[It would] be great to play Professor X in some other incarnation than just the wheelchair. Right? Because the physical idea of being in a wheelchair every single day does not appeal to me. I just don't feel that old and I don’t like to sit that much. But certainly, we could figure something out maybe. Professor X wasn’t always in the...
The actor has expressed interest in taking over from Sir Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy as the next big-screen incarnation of Professor Charles Xavier on several occasions, although he wasn't too keen on one particular aspect of the character.
"I've given it a cursory glance in my brain, and immediately I go 'Hmm,'" he said during a recent interview with Fade To Black . "'[It would] be great to play Professor X in some other incarnation than just the wheelchair. Right? Because the physical idea of being in a wheelchair every single day does not appeal to me. I just don't feel that old and I don’t like to sit that much. But certainly, we could figure something out maybe. Professor X wasn’t always in the...
- 5/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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
This article contains spoilers for "X-Men '97."
Magneto of "X-Men" has one of the most brilliant backstories in superhero comics — they almost made a movie entirely about it. He was once a young Jewish boy when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Captured and dehumanized, he suffered at concentration camp Auschwitz like so many of his people. He survived but it convinced him that hatred is as natural to men as breathing, and so he fights to ensure the prosperity of mutantkind. This backstory was not part of Magneto's original conception (Chris Claremont added it in 1981's "Uncanny X-Men" #150), but you'll be hard-pressed to find a writer who hasn't embraced it since.
"X-Men '97" certainly has. In episode 2, "Mutant Liberation Begins," when Magneto is tried before the United Nations, he recalls how he was first put on his path when his people were slaughtered because "they called God by a different name.
Magneto of "X-Men" has one of the most brilliant backstories in superhero comics — they almost made a movie entirely about it. He was once a young Jewish boy when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Captured and dehumanized, he suffered at concentration camp Auschwitz like so many of his people. He survived but it convinced him that hatred is as natural to men as breathing, and so he fights to ensure the prosperity of mutantkind. This backstory was not part of Magneto's original conception (Chris Claremont added it in 1981's "Uncanny X-Men" #150), but you'll be hard-pressed to find a writer who hasn't embraced it since.
"X-Men '97" certainly has. In episode 2, "Mutant Liberation Begins," when Magneto is tried before the United Nations, he recalls how he was first put on his path when his people were slaughtered because "they called God by a different name.
- 5/2/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
In March 2019, Marvel Studios regained the film rights to X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Deadpool after Disney acquired Fox for $71.3 billion.
These characters are set to be incorporated into the MCU. In October 2020, the ‘X-Men’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ films were labeled as “Marvel Legacy films” on Disney+. Notably, Patrick Stewart reprised his role as an alternate Professor X in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,’ and Kelsey Grammer returned as Beast in ‘The Marvels.’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ will bring Deadpool and Wolverine, played by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, respectively, into the MCU continuity. As time passes, it becomes more evident that we are approaching the reboot. Therefore, we’ve compiled everything we know so far.
The studio is said to be seeking a mix of drama and comedy
Very little is known about the upcoming project’s plot, but the studio has recently ramped up its search for a writer.
These characters are set to be incorporated into the MCU. In October 2020, the ‘X-Men’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ films were labeled as “Marvel Legacy films” on Disney+. Notably, Patrick Stewart reprised his role as an alternate Professor X in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,’ and Kelsey Grammer returned as Beast in ‘The Marvels.’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ will bring Deadpool and Wolverine, played by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, respectively, into the MCU continuity. As time passes, it becomes more evident that we are approaching the reboot. Therefore, we’ve compiled everything we know so far.
The studio is said to be seeking a mix of drama and comedy
Very little is known about the upcoming project’s plot, but the studio has recently ramped up its search for a writer.
- 5/2/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
In the Marvel Universe, mutants are the inevitable future ordained by evolution and the ultimate truth of humanity. While the majority of humans have accepted the much-discriminated, ostracized mutants being motivated by a feeling of either fraternity, gratefulness (X-Men), pity, or apathy, a bunch of bigoted and xenophobic ones are hell bent on obliterating the race from existence. Prejudiced against mutants to the core, people like Gyrich and Trask see mutants as the extinction of humanity; therefore, from a misplaced notion of preserving humankind, they conspire to thwart mutants at every turn. But even these hatemongers seem to be no match for the recent threat mutantkind is facing in the form of Bastion, whose heinous plans against mutants appear to be multifaceted and running way deeper than previously imagined.
Previously, as the X-Men approached a remorseful, suicidal Bolliver Trask, it was revealed that Bastion was the true mastermind behind the...
Previously, as the X-Men approached a remorseful, suicidal Bolliver Trask, it was revealed that Bastion was the true mastermind behind the...
- 5/2/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
This article contains spoilers for X-Men ’97.
Beau DeMayo’s writing for X-Men ’97 is something that fans have routinely taken to the internet to appreciate, showering their praise on his personal social media handles, which the writer is ever grateful for. Over the course of this season, Beau DeMayo’s personal Twitter account has become the go-to place before, during, and after each episode, as the writer has begun dropping ‘homework’ for fans, pointing towards issues of X-Men comics and episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series that fans should watch in preparation for what’s to come.
X-Men ’97
Last week, before the first part of the finale aired, DeMayo asked fans to watch some episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series in preparation, which talked about a few plot points that were revised in Tolerance is Extinction Part 1. Similarly, this week, following the first part of the three-part finale,...
Beau DeMayo’s writing for X-Men ’97 is something that fans have routinely taken to the internet to appreciate, showering their praise on his personal social media handles, which the writer is ever grateful for. Over the course of this season, Beau DeMayo’s personal Twitter account has become the go-to place before, during, and after each episode, as the writer has begun dropping ‘homework’ for fans, pointing towards issues of X-Men comics and episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series that fans should watch in preparation for what’s to come.
X-Men ’97
Last week, before the first part of the finale aired, DeMayo asked fans to watch some episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series in preparation, which talked about a few plot points that were revised in Tolerance is Extinction Part 1. Similarly, this week, following the first part of the three-part finale,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Why Did DeWanda Wise Leave Captain Marvel? Actress Breaks Silence - Main Image
Marvel found its Maria Rambeau in Lashana Lynch, but before the British actress took the role, DeWanda Wise was supposed to play Carol Denver’s best friend in the 2019 Captain Marvel. However, she left the project before the production began, and Wise has now broken her silence about the real reason behind her exit.
Wise was cast as Maria Rambeau in January 2018 but was forced to part ways with the project in March of the same year before the filming started that Spring.
At the time, it was revealed that her departure was due to scheduling conflicts with the production of She’s Gotta Have It Season 2.
However, some couldn’t help but notice Wise’s words when she said making a Marvel movie was her “own personal nightmare.” So, what’s the truth about her exit?
DeWanda...
Marvel found its Maria Rambeau in Lashana Lynch, but before the British actress took the role, DeWanda Wise was supposed to play Carol Denver’s best friend in the 2019 Captain Marvel. However, she left the project before the production began, and Wise has now broken her silence about the real reason behind her exit.
Wise was cast as Maria Rambeau in January 2018 but was forced to part ways with the project in March of the same year before the filming started that Spring.
At the time, it was revealed that her departure was due to scheduling conflicts with the production of She’s Gotta Have It Season 2.
However, some couldn’t help but notice Wise’s words when she said making a Marvel movie was her “own personal nightmare.” So, what’s the truth about her exit?
DeWanda...
- 5/1/2024
- EpicStream
X-Men '97: What Does the "Magneto Was Right" Phrase Mean in Episode 8? This Means War - Main Image
Magneto had always been against helping humans, the very perpetrators behind the near extinction of his mutant kind. So what does the phrase, "Magneto was right", mean in X-Men '97 episode 8? Learn more about it here.
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for X-Men '97, so proceed with caution.
What Does "Magneto Was Right" Phrase Mean in X-Men '97?
By the end of X-Men '97 episode 7, Magneto was revealed as still alive and kicking, just under Mister Sinister and Bastion's clutches to use for their own gain.
Episode 8 titled Tolerance is Extinction Part 1 brings back Val Cooper, who tells Magneto the truth: the Un has been working beside Bastion and the Sentinel Empire.
Considering that they initially thought the X-Men supposedly lied to the human race about Professor X's whereabouts and status,...
Magneto had always been against helping humans, the very perpetrators behind the near extinction of his mutant kind. So what does the phrase, "Magneto was right", mean in X-Men '97 episode 8? Learn more about it here.
Content Spoilers: This article contains spoilers for X-Men '97, so proceed with caution.
What Does "Magneto Was Right" Phrase Mean in X-Men '97?
By the end of X-Men '97 episode 7, Magneto was revealed as still alive and kicking, just under Mister Sinister and Bastion's clutches to use for their own gain.
Episode 8 titled Tolerance is Extinction Part 1 brings back Val Cooper, who tells Magneto the truth: the Un has been working beside Bastion and the Sentinel Empire.
Considering that they initially thought the X-Men supposedly lied to the human race about Professor X's whereabouts and status,...
- 5/1/2024
- EpicStream
Before the teaser trailer for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ dropped, there were rumors circulating that Emma Corrin would portray the movie’s villain, Cassandra Nova. These rumors were substantiated by the US Copyright Listing and later confirmed by the official IMDb page. Cassandra Nova, a character from the comics, has a dark and complex backstory.
In the comics, Cassandra was Xavier’s twin while they were both in the womb. Xavier identified Cassandra as the “Mummudrai” by the Shi’ar, an opposing spirit to Professor Charles Xavier, possessing an equal but opposite nature.
Thanks to Xavier’s genetic abilities, Cassandra manifested physically, essentially becoming his twin. However, while gestating in their mother’s womb, Sharon Xavier, Cassandra was identified by Charles as malevolent. He attempted to eliminate her with his emerging psychic powers, leading to a miscarriage for Sharon. Despite this, Cassandra survived and spent decades in a sewer wall, constructing...
In the comics, Cassandra was Xavier’s twin while they were both in the womb. Xavier identified Cassandra as the “Mummudrai” by the Shi’ar, an opposing spirit to Professor Charles Xavier, possessing an equal but opposite nature.
Thanks to Xavier’s genetic abilities, Cassandra manifested physically, essentially becoming his twin. However, while gestating in their mother’s womb, Sharon Xavier, Cassandra was identified by Charles as malevolent. He attempted to eliminate her with his emerging psychic powers, leading to a miscarriage for Sharon. Despite this, Cassandra survived and spent decades in a sewer wall, constructing...
- 4/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Months before the teaser trailer for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ was released rumors were going around that Emma Corrin would be playing the movie’s villain Cassandra Nova. Those rumors were confirmed by US Copyright Listing, and later by the official IMDb page. Cassandra Nova is a character from the comics with a pretty gruesome story.
Cassandra was Xavier’s twin while both were gestation in the womb. Xavier recognized Cassandra as being the so-called “Mummudrai” by the Shi’ar, an equal and opposite spirit of Professor Charles Xavier.
Due to Xavier’s genetic potential, Cassandra was able to manifest in physical form, effectively becoming his twin. However, when gestating in their mother’s womb, Sharon Xavier, Cassandra was recognized by Charles as malevolent, leading him to attempt to kill her with his emerging psychic abilities. This resulted in a miscarriage for Sharon, although Cassandra survived and spent decades in a sewer wall,...
Cassandra was Xavier’s twin while both were gestation in the womb. Xavier recognized Cassandra as being the so-called “Mummudrai” by the Shi’ar, an equal and opposite spirit of Professor Charles Xavier.
Due to Xavier’s genetic potential, Cassandra was able to manifest in physical form, effectively becoming his twin. However, when gestating in their mother’s womb, Sharon Xavier, Cassandra was recognized by Charles as malevolent, leading him to attempt to kill her with his emerging psychic abilities. This resulted in a miscarriage for Sharon, although Cassandra survived and spent decades in a sewer wall,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
This X-Men ’97 article contains spoilers.
Like its predecessor X-Men: The Animated Series, X-Men ’97 remixes classic stories from X-Men comics to make them more palatable for television. But X-Men ’97 is also very much a continuation of Tas, returning to stories and themes that first aired almost three decades ago.
So it’s no surprise that season one showrunner Beau De Mayo has suggested that fans go back to a few classic Tas episodes ahead of the three-part X-Men ’97 finale, titled “Tolerance Is Extinction.” De Mayo points to the following story arcs specifically: “One Man’s Worth Parts 1 and 2,” “Sanctuary Parts 1 and 2,” “Descent,” and “The Final Decision.”
Beau DeMayo says the following episodes of the original X-Men animated series are worth rewatching to prepare for the 3-part finale 'Tolerance Is Extinction'. #XMen97
– One Man’s Worth, Pt 1 and 2
– Sanctuary, Pt 1 and 2
– Descent
– The Final Decision pic.twitter.com...
Like its predecessor X-Men: The Animated Series, X-Men ’97 remixes classic stories from X-Men comics to make them more palatable for television. But X-Men ’97 is also very much a continuation of Tas, returning to stories and themes that first aired almost three decades ago.
So it’s no surprise that season one showrunner Beau De Mayo has suggested that fans go back to a few classic Tas episodes ahead of the three-part X-Men ’97 finale, titled “Tolerance Is Extinction.” De Mayo points to the following story arcs specifically: “One Man’s Worth Parts 1 and 2,” “Sanctuary Parts 1 and 2,” “Descent,” and “The Final Decision.”
Beau DeMayo says the following episodes of the original X-Men animated series are worth rewatching to prepare for the 3-part finale 'Tolerance Is Extinction'. #XMen97
– One Man’s Worth, Pt 1 and 2
– Sanctuary, Pt 1 and 2
– Descent
– The Final Decision pic.twitter.com...
- 4/30/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
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