’X-Men ’97’ Season 1 (2024) - The Story, The Cameos, What Comes Next

Marvel has outdone itself once again, this time with a reboot of the classic 90’ cartoon, 'X-Men '97', hailed (by us at minimum) as the best comic book adaptation of the year. Now, all 10 episodes of season one are available on Disney+. Join Logan, Andy, and Scotty on Mostly Superheroes for an in-depth fan-created expose on this groundbreaking series. 

Creators: The series, a brainchild of Beau DeMayo, is brought to life by Marvel Studios Animation, with DeMayo as head writer and Jake Castorena as supervising director. 

Season One Recap: 

1. "To Me, My X-Men": The X-Men thwart anti-mutant technology, facing the loss of their leader, Professor X. 

2. "Mutant Liberation Begins": Magneto stands trial at the UN, leading to dramatic shifts in mutant-human relations. 

3. "Fire Made Flesh": A visitor's secret at the mansion propels the X-Men into a tragic confrontation. 

4. "Motendo/Lifedeath - Part 1": Jubilee's birthday leads to a nostalgic trip through the X-Men's past adventures. 

5. "Remember It": As Genosha prepares for a significant change, the X-Men's secrets risk exposure. 

6. "Lifedeath - Part 2": Storm confronts her fears in a quest for freedom. 

7. "Bright Eyes": The X-Men's hunt for Sentinel inventor Bolivar Trask reveals a deeper conspiracy. 

8. "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 1": A new threat emerges, challenging the X-Men's unity. 

9. "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 2": The X-Men race against time to settle scores. 

10. "Tolerance Is Extinction - Part 3": Mutant-human relations reach a critical tipping point.  

Cameos: The finale boasts appearances from Marvel icons like Daredevil, Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Doctor Doom. 

Themes and Style: 'X-Men '97' combines action and drama while exploring serious topics, maintaining the original's animation style but with a modernized touch for today's audience. 

Cliffhangers and Predictions: The season ends with the X-Men scattered across time, setting up potential storylines involving Apocalypse and Mother Askani for season two. Predictions for season two include the rise of Onslaught and major Wolverine story arcs. 

Fun Facts: 

1. 'X-Men '97' is the first X-Men project from Marvel Studios since regaining the film and television rights to the characters. 

2. The series features a modernized version of the original series' animation style, provided by Studio Mir. 

Trivia Questions: 

1. Which character in 'X-Men '97' takes on the leadership role after Professor X's departure? 

2. What is the name of the villainous group using Sentinel technology against mutants in the first episode?  

Submit your answers. Answers revealed during the show. 

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Source(s): 

https://mostlysuperheroes.com/season-5-blogcast/x-men-97-2024 

X-Men '97 - Wikipedia 

X-Men '97 (TV Series 2024– ) - Episode list - IMDb 

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