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Laura Kinney has come a long way from where she started in X-Men: Evolution (and later in her first comic book appearance in Nyx No. 3). She’s evolved into more than just the daughter of Logan: She’s Wolverine. And, for those who doubt that, Logan himself says it’s true during X-Men No. 5 by Jonathan Hickman (with art by R.B. Silva). Due to her consistent evolution, it’s not shocking that Marvel Comics put her on the New Avengers and that Bucky Barnes (a.k.a. the Winter Soldier) says she’s the better Wolverine.

While on their first mission, Natasha asks if their distraction (Laura) can handle what’s happening. Bucky says, “Of course. She’s the best there is at what she does.” Natasha, who was trained by Wolverine, asked if she was better than Logan. Bucky replied, “I didn’t call him, did I?”

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Marvel Comics made their way onto the realm of animated TV frequently, beginning way back in 1966 with the anthology series "The Marvel Super Heroes." The following year, Hanna-Barbera made a "Fantastic Four" animated series, and the company was off to the races. Marvel shows were met with only fitful success and popularity, however. Many youths recall the celebrated "X-Men" TV series from 1992, but fewer likely remember the 1979 series "Fred and Barney Meet the Thing," or the "Fantastic Four" and "Iron Man" shows from 1994. 

It's important to remember that the popularity of "Spider-Man" (1994) and "X-Men: Evolution" (2000) are aberrations. The bulk of Marvel animated shows have historically flopped. After the debut of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the sheer volume of Marvel animated shows increased exponentially, and now it's hard to keep track of it all. Many, many animated shows, both good and bad, kind of fell through the cracks. Many still await rediscovery.

X-Menhas been getting a lot of love from Marvel lately. Since 20th Century Fox was bought by Disney, mutants and the X-Men brand have slowly been making appearances in the MCU. This includes projects like Ms. Marvel, The Marvels and Deadpool & Wolverine. However, arguably the most beloved thing in the last number of years pertaining to this side of the Marvel universe has been the reboot ofX-Men: The Animated Series, X-Men ‘97. Season 1 of the series was a major critical and commercial success for Disney. That also caused a ton of merchandise to be released for this nostalgic show. Now, Mondo has re-entered the X-Mansion with their latest X-Men ‘97 figure.

A part of Mondo's WonderCon 2025 collection, their new X-Men ‘97 figure is of Wolverine in his brown and tan suit. Specifically, based on the Season 1 finale “Tolerance Is Existence”, the “Pryde of the X-Men" Wolverine is a...

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2008-2012 was a great yet frustrating era to be a fan of Marvel cartoons. That brief period of time saw the premiere of some of the very best television that's ever adapted Marvel Comics: "The Spectacular Spider-Man," "Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes," and "Wolverine and the X-Men." I both blame and cherish these shows for making me a true Marvel Comics fan.

Yet, all these truly marvelous shows concluded prematurely for infuriating bureaucratic reasons. "Spectacular Spider-Man" ended when Sony ceded some Spider-Man television rights back to Marvel. Meanwhile, "Earth's Mightiest Heroes" was canned to make way for the far inferior (and Marvel Cinematic Universe-synergistic) "Avengers Assemble." Lastly, "Wolverine and the X-Men" never made it to season 2 because the show's financing fell apart.

Series writer-producer Joshua Fine confirmed as much in a 2011 interview. Even worse, season 2 was already in production; it had a season outline,...

The X-Men franchise has been around for decades, highlighting the team of mutants fighting against villains while dealing with a world that hates them. The X-Men movies, while flawed, did a great job at introducing the comic characters to the general public, and really set the precedent for what superhero movies could be, which ultimately led to the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

With Disney buying Fox and planning on bringing the X-Men over to the MCU, many fans have wondered how the team of mutants will be adapted. While some fans hope for a full reboot with a new cast, there are some characters from the Fox X-Men films that were so perfectly cast, it will be hard for the MCU to beat. With the massive success of Deadpool & Wolverine, it is clear that some Fox X-Men characters are still just as popular.

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The X-Men are Marvel’s Mightiest Mutants, but none of them are mightier than Magneto. Perhaps the most powerful of all mutants, Erik Lehnsherr made his first appearance in the comics in 1963 and he has endured the test of time, remaining of the most widely-recognized X-Men characters to this day.

It’s not surprising when there are adaptations in the mainstream quite regularly, from the original X-Men movie series to the recent Disney Plus series X-Men ’97, he’s been at the forefront of many of the classic characters’ most well-known adventures. And his powers – and the drive behind them – continue to captivate audiences.

Magneto is a complicated individual, which makes him a powerful character in many senses of the word. He has the ability to manipulate and move metal with his mind, controlling magnetic fields all around him with ease. He's a longtime enemy of the X-Men, as well...

Marvel's mutants are once again dominating animation, and it's the perfect time to revisit an under-appreciated X-Men cartoon that ended way back in 2003. X-Men: The Animated Series is back in public discourse, and for a good reason. While expectations were high for X-Men '97, few predicted that it would be one of Marvel's better projects of all time - animated or otherwise.

However, while X-Men: The Animated Series is rightfully iconic, it's far from the team's only show well-worth watching. X-Men:tas defined Xavier's team of heroes for a generation in the 90s, but it's far from the only show to prove influential and add to the overall X-Men mythos. Just three years after the famous animated series ended, X-Men: Evolution began its four-season run and delivered a bold new take on the mutant formula.

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With the conclusion of What If...?, Marvel Animation released the teaser trailer for their upcoming animated series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Originally announced as Spider-Man: Freshman Year, the series seemingly would be a new take on Peter Parker's origin story of becoming Spider-Man in the MCU, as when audiences met him in Captain America: Civil War, he had already been operating for a few years. Yet since the series' announcement, it has pivoted away from the main MCU canon, as signified not only by the new title but also by the presence of characters not in the MCU, like Norman Osborn.

If anyone had any doubts that Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man was not MCU canon, then Marvel Studios' head of streaming, television, and animation, Brad Winderbaum, is setting the record straight. Speaking with Phase Hero's Brandon Davis (see video below), Winderbaum revealed that while the animated Spider-Man series was...

X-Men 97 standout character Sunspot is getting some love from Diamond Select Toys, and Screen Rant has a first look at the collectible. Played in X-Men 97 by Gui Agustini, Sunspot is the superhero moniker of a young mutant named Roberto Da Costa who has the ability to absorb and channel solar power. The collectible is the latest in a line of Diamond Select Toys pieces based on X-Men: The Animated Series, though it of course jumps to the 2024 revival and continuation of that show.

Screen Rant is happy to offer a first look at Diamond Select Toys Sunspot collectible. Based on the X-Men 97 take on the character rather than the comic book Sunspot, the mini-bust shows the character fully powered, with jet-black skin and bursting with bold yellow balls of energy. Pre-orders for the bust open Friday, November 22 at Diamondselecttoys.com, and it has an Srp of $90.00. Take a look at...

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As the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) draws closer to making the X-Men a reality, it's about time that a forgotten character joins the canon. The X-Men series has introduced countless beloved heroes and villains over the years, although not all have had their moment in the spotlight. Like its mutants, the X-Men franchise is constantly evolving, giving new characters chances to shine. With fan-favorite icons like Wolverine and underappreciated characters like Adam-x on everyone's minds, fans are busy drafting their dream lineup as the MCU continues to weave mutants into its stories. With Storm set to bring the thunder in the upcoming What If...? Season 3 and X-23 already having lept onto the big screen, perhaps it's time to give one more...

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Despite opening in less than a week, Deadpool & Wolverine decided to release one more trailer that revealed that a fan-favorite character would be joining the film. The third Deadpool film is a meta-movie about the character going from the 20th Century Fox X-Men film universe to the Marvel Cinematic Universe while also being a love letter and farewell to over 20 years of non-mcu Marvel movies. The film features Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Aaron Stanford as Pyro, Tyler Maine as Sabretooth, and Jennifer Garner as Elektra, but the latest trailer revealed another hero: Laura Kinney, aka X-23, played by Dafne Keen.

X-23 has been around for about 20 years, but most general audiences became aware of her through her role in the critically acclaimed Logan. Her inclusion in Deadpool & Wolverine...

Marvel and DC have both delivered some iconic superhero movies. Examples like "Logan," "Infinity War," and "Into The Spider-Verse" combined critical acclaim & box office success. Superhero films like "The Dark Knight" redefined the genre, setting high standards in storytelling for comic book adaptations.

Comic book movies may receive a little too much flak, but there is no denying that a select few Marvel and DC offerings are nothing short of perfect. Superhero films are more of a mainstay in cinema than they have ever been thanks to some of the most iconic comic book movies launching the genre into the stratosphere. The sheer number that exists today means that creators are under more pressure to deliver some semblance of uniqueness - and these examples certainly deliver.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe remains the most successful movie franchise in history with a total worldwide box office that feels unassailable at this point.

“You’ve got the wrong guy,” sneers Wolverine in the latest and final trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine.

“You were always the wrong guy,” comes the rejoinder, which would have been powerful said by anyone, but gets all the more cutting because of who delivered it: Laura aka X-23, once again played by Dafne Keen.

Ever since Hugh Jackman announced his return to the world of superheroes as Wolverine, fans have worried about the sanctity of his last outing, Logan. In addition to fully embracing the themes of regret and violence that have always driven Wolverine, Logan gave the hero a moving and well-deserved ending that seemed permanent when Jackman announced his retirement from the character.

The newest and final trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine goes to great lengths to assure viewers that Logan remains unsullied. Throughout the surprisingly sober teaser, Wolverine distinguishes himself as a multiversal variant of those seen in previous X-Men movies,...

Marvel's Nyx relaunch pays homage to the original series with a cover referencing X-23's first appearance. Nyx (2024) explores the aftermath of the Krakoan Era and features Laura Kinney and other young mutants living in New York City. The new series may have more connections to the original Nyx series than previously thought, including possible appearances by the original cast.

More than 20 years after the publication of Marvel's original Nyx series, the upcoming Nyx relaunch is harkening back to its original namesake with a cover homaging the first appearance of X-23, the once and future Wolverine. Its a surprising tribute to a controversial series, but one that makes sense as Wolverine returns to New York City. How the original series impacts this new story remains ambiguous, but this new cover gives hints that it hasnt been forgotten entirely.

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As we edge closer to the release of Deadpool & Wolverine and everything that the film is set to represent, fan expectations, as one would expect, are at an all-time high. The MCU has struggled in recent years and appears to have pinned a lot on the upcoming Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds-starrer, which most notably sees the return of Wolverine to live-action since 2017’s Logan.

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The movie was not only praised for its stellar narrative, but it also brought forth the character of X-23, played by Dafne Keen, a potential replacement for Jackman’s character once he eventually hangs up his boots. The MCU will also need to be well-prepared for that eventuality, as even if Wolverine plays a major role in upcoming Avengers narratives, his clone and adoptive daughter is the obvious replacement who is bound to take up the mantle in due time.

Marvel should consider Cyclops' X-Men: Evolution design for future live-action movies, as proven by this fan's phenomenal cosplay. Aaron Rivin's Cyclops costume, inspired by Steven Gordon's design, stays true to the original with only minor deviations. Rivin's four-year dedication and collaboration with other artists showcase a love and effort not often seen in fan creations.

Cyclops finally gets the MCU costume he deserves in a cosplay that perfectly captures a source material-based design that all fans can agree is an inarguable classic. This animation-to-live-action recreation will give die-hard fans a new appreciation for the original art and might even lead some enthusiasts to demand that Marvel seriously consider this design for future X-Men projects involving Scott Summers.

If this fans cosplay proves anything, its that Marvel should seriously consider drawing inspiration from Cyclops most iconic looks for future live-action movies.

Cosplayer Aaron Rivin took to Instagram to share his truly awe-inspiring Cyclops costume.

X-Men '97 introduces new characters in Season 2, offering deeper narratives and expanding the Marvel universe. The revival maintains the legacy of X-Men: Tas, setting the stage for compelling storylines and character development. Characters like Kitty Pryde, Danielle Moonstar, and X-23 could bring fresh dynamics and depth to X-Men '97 Season 2.

X-Men '97 still has a swathe of characters to introduce who didn't previously appear in X-Men: The Animated Series. X-Men: The Animated Series boasted a stunning array of Marvel characters throughout its iconic run in the 1990s. The X-Men '97 cast introduced several additional characters from the X-Men pantheon. However, some characters never made it into either but would make especially compelling additions to X-Men '97 season 2.

The X-Men: Tas revival has proven itself so triumphant that X-Men '97 season 2 was confirmed before season 1 was even released. Season 2 promises to maintain this impeccable reputation for complex narratives and nuanced characterization.

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The dust has barely settled since the season finale of X-Men ‘97 dropped, yet the accolades have already started to pour in.

The highly-acclaimed animated series is nominated in the Breakthrough Drama Series category at the 2024 Gotham TV Awards, with credit to Beau DeMayo as creator and Victoria Alonso, Louis D’Esposito, Kevin Feige, Brad Winderbaum, and DeMayo as executive producers.

It is up against some serious competition in the category, versus Black Cake, Fallout, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and The Curse; however, it is worth noting that X-Men ‘97 is the only animated show to get a nomination in this year’s awards.

Nominees for the annual Gotham Awards are selected by a panel of film and television critics, journalists, and festival programmers, with the award ceremony to be held on June 4, 2024.

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Quick Links How Marvel Reinvented Captain America for the '90s What Happened to Captain America: The Animated Series? Why the World Needed a Captain America Series Before his reappearance on X-Men '97, Captain America was set to have his own cartoon. Captain America: The Animated Series had potential that was never realized. With his divisive portrayal on X-Men '97, the world could've used a Captain America solo series.

X-Men: The Animated Series was a staple of '90s television and the genesis of an entire shared universe, but it raises the question of what happened to the spinoff that never was. With its captivating cavalcade of superheroes, X-Men '97 continues to enthrall audiences on the small screen nearly three decades later. However, even after all this time, X-Men '97 remembers its roots and role in a bigger animated world with the appearance of other Marvel characters within its new narrative.

X-Men is one of Marvel’s most popular superhero teams. The team arguably comes 2nd in popularity right after The Avengers as the latter has gained a lot of admiration and acclaim since their live-action adaptation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Wolverine is arguably one of the most popular X-Men characters and the character is all set to make his MCU debut later this year in the highly anticipated movie, Deadpool & Wolverine. However, it is still highly unlikely that we will be seeing Logan on the big screen with his daughter, Rien.

Reine du Rien: Wolverine’s overpowered daughter

Over the years, we have seen many powerful X-Men characters in various series and movies. However, there are still many X-Men characters that have still not been introduced to either animated franchises or live actions.

X-Men '97 recaptures the excitement and intensity of the original 1992 series with classic characters and new technological updates. Fox made a last-minute decision to air Season 5 of the original X-Men cartoon, which led to wild adventures and a unique animation style. Professor Xavier's fate remains a mystery, leaving fans eager to see what happens next in X-Men '97 on Disney+.

With the revival series well into its first season, X-Men ‘97 has quickly recaptured the excitement and intensity of the original 1992 animated television series. In the five episodes that are now streaming on Disney+, comic book fans have not only been reintroduced to iconic members of the X-Men team like Cyclops, Jean Grey, Wolverine, Jubilee, and The Beast, but we have also seen them take on harrowing foes like Mister Sinister, The X-Cutioner, and Mojo. While the animation remains two-dimensional to emit nostalgia, Marvel Studios Animation has brought in Studio Mir...

While Superhero-fatigue was not at its peak, several movies from both superhero brands— Marvel and DC Studios, enjoyed the heydays at the box office. Amid that, stand-alone female-led movies have also seen astonishing success.

Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman

Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot, in particular, was the perfect example of the rise of female-led superhero flicks as the 2017 movie went on to be a critical darling with a stunning box-office performance. Fox’s X-Men movie series based on the Marvel characters also enjoyed a mild buzz for a female-led movie with Dafne Keen but it did not see the light of day as of yet.

Dafne Keen’s X-23 Spin-off Was Inches Away From Reality Dafne Keen in Logan

The X-Men franchise has added a lot to the legacy of 20th Century Fox enjoying groundbreaking success with the X-Men movies based on Marvel comics. In a farewell...

Dealing with violent characters and their graphic storylines can definitely be a tricky affair when you’re making a show for kids. Unfortunately, that is exactly what has been happening with Marvel’s fan-favorite X-Men member, Wolverine for years.

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Marvel recently revived its highly successful X-Men: The Animated Series from the 90s under the name of X-Men ’97. However, the problem with exploring some of the badass stories of Wolverine remains the same to this day.

Boyd Kirkland explains why the violent side of Wolverine was never explored in X-Men: Evolution

X-Men is one of Marvel’s most popular superhero teams. The team arguably comes 2nd in popularity right after The Avengers as the latter has gained a lot of admiration and acclaim since their live-action adaptation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Boyd Kirkland was best recognized for his work not only as the producer of X-Men: Evolution but also for his incredible direction on Batman: The Animated Series. The late director once revealed in an interview that he would love to make his own universe with his dream team.

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Kirkland was a veteran of animation whose name was highly regarded in the industry. Unfortunately, the famed figure passed away in 2011 while awaiting a lung transplant. Still, his legacy remains seen in his works featuring the X-Men.

X-Men: Evolution Producer Wanted A Thor Animated Feature

While catching up with Marvel Animation Age via The Dork Review, Boyd Kirkland responded to the question regarding his desire to build his own universe in the style of X-Men: Evolution. The producer already assumed the interviewer meant characters from the Marvel realm.

“Well, as a kid, I was initially drawn to Marvel comics because of Jack Kirby’s art,...

During the early 2000s X-Men: Evolution reimagined the popular Marvel Comics team for a younger audience. The animated series ran for 52 episodes across four seasons and was the first introduction to Mutants for an entirely new generation of superhero fans. However, the series failed to bring to life one of the X-Men’s deadliest foes.

Mr. Sinister as depicted in Marvel Comics

Despite its long run on air and interesting roster of X-Men characters, X-Men: Evolution could not introduce the terrifying Mr. Sinister, which would have preceded the character’s appearance in the more recent but retro-style animated X-Men ’97 series. Here is everything you need to know about plans for Mr. Sinister’s introduction in X-Men: Evolution and why it never materialized.

X-Men: Evolution Season 5 Almost Introduced Mr. Sinister Years Before X-Men ’97

X-Men: Evolution was created by Marty Isenberg, Robert N. Skir, and David Wise, and aired...

Mystique's powers in the Fox X-Men movies were impressive, but they omitted many abilities seen in Marvel Comics, like animal transformation. Mystique's abilities include accelerated healing, control over cells and hormones, and the ability to move organs - making her a formidable opponent. Mystique's shape-shifting prowess also extends to creating natural body armor, blocking psychic attacks, and camouflaging herself with surroundings for stealth.

Mystique has appeared in numerous X-Men movies, but the full extent and range of her powers have not been depicted. The villainous Marvel mutant starred in seven movies in Fox's X-Men timeline, portrayed perfectly by Rebecca Romijn and Jennifer Lawrence. While these remained fairly faithful to her typical characterization, Mystique in Marvel Comics has a litany of additional powers omitted from the Fox movies.

Mystique was a particular highlight in Fox's X-Men franchise, appearing in the original trilogy and the prequel movies. These movies featured many of Mystique's impressive abilities,...

Batman: The Animated Series is one of the most critically acclaimed and beloved animated shows of all time. The hit series debuted in 1992 and ran for two seasons, featuring some of the best creatives working in the animation medium at the time. One of the show’s creative geniuses went on to oversee one of Marvel animation’s most underrated shows.

A still from Batman: The Animated Series

Boyd Kirkland is an Emmy Award-nominated director who is one of the few people to have worked for both Marvel and DC. After his seminal work on Batman: The Animated Series, Kirkland serves as the lead producer on Marvel animation’s X-Men: Evolution, which is an underrated gem. Here is everything you need to know about how Kirkland came to work for Marvel.

Boyd Kirkland Talks Working For Marvel Animation After Batman: The Animated Series

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Representation of diversity has become a massive subject in the entertainment industry in the last few decades. However, the situation was quite different in the early 2000s when the audience used to not bat an eye over these things.

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Despite the audience not caring about representation back in the day, Marvel subtly tried to sneak in hints of a few characters being gay in X-Men: Evolution.

The animator of X-Men: Evolution opens up about LGBTQ+ representation in the series

X-Men is one of Marvel’s most popular superhero teams. The team arguably comes 2nd in popularity right after The Avengers as the latter has gained a lot of admiration and acclaim since their live-action adaptation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Over the years, Marvel has made many animated and live-action series and movies to explore multiple storylines related to the iconic superhero team. One such series was X-Men: Evolution...

It has been often seen in several movies and series that people of color (usually people of African heritage) spot a braided hairstyle. Alongside the braided hairstyle, an almost bald look or a one-side cut is also often seen with these characters.

People might call it stereotypical and even borderline racism, but this was the norm during the early 2000s. Well, with the animated series X-Men: Evolution, one character was almost about to suffer the same fate until the executive producers decided to step in and change it to something unique.

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X-Men: Evolution Saved Itself From Being Stereotypical

Back in the early 2000s, X-Men: Evolution was a newly animated series based on, well… the X-Men. However, the series had to go above and beyond the walls set by its predecessor X-Men: The Animated Series, and hence, had to include new characters.

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1992 was a pivotal year for superheroes, as it witnessed DC and Marvel kickstarting two iconic shows, which would go on to change the comic-book landscape forever. While Bruce Timm gave us the definitive version of the caped crusader with Batman: The Animated Series, with X-Men: The Animated Series, Larry Houston gave fans the definitive X-Men experience.

Considering how influential X-Men: The Animated Series was for the genre as a whole, the series that succeeded had pretty big shoes to fill. However, the creators were shot in the foot by Kids’ WB, after they were denied to include one element, which was crucial for the character’s development.

Kids’ WB Was Against Romance in X-Men: Evolution

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When it was announced that X-Men: Evolution was set to follow the mutants in their teenage years, eyebrows were raised, as not everyone was enthralled by the idea. But against all odds,...

X-Men: Evolution showcased the teenage Marvel mutants in immersive episodes filled with coming-of-age themes and complex character dynamics. Noteworthy episodes like "Under Lock and Key" and "Day of Reckoning" set the stage for riveting confrontations and plot developments. "Ascension - Part 2" serves as the explosive finale of X-Men: Evolution, delivering a thrilling conclusion with intense action and philosophical debates.

X-Men: Evolution depicted the famed mutant heroes across 52 thrilling episodes, though some are particularly noteworthy. X-Men: Evolution follows a teenage rendition of the Marvel mutants as Professor Charles Xavier recruits them into his School for Gifted Youngsters. X-Men: Evolution's coming-of-age interpretation of the X-Men characters provided ample storytelling potential, crafting some of the greatest X-Men adventures depicted in animation.

X-Men: Evolution lasted 4 years and originally aired on Kids' WB from 2000 until 2003. Each season comprises an overarching narrative littered with singular episodes exploring specific characters and their respective development. Like Fox's X-Men franchise,...

There are very few Marvel franchises that are as popular and beloved as the X-Men, since they have had a strong grip over quite a few mediums in the past several decades. With that said, most fans fondly remember their numerous animated shows, especially X-Men: Evolution.

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X-Men ’97 might be the latest show featuring everyone’s favorite mutants, but many fans truly believe X-Men: Evolution deserved a reboot instead, especially considering the huge steps the show took back in the day.

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When X-Men: Evolution premiered in 2000, it faced daunting odds. Not only did it have to follow the beloved X-Men: The Animated Series, but it also had to carve out its own identity. However, over its 52-episode run, the series defied its critics by consistently delivering compelling stories.

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X-Men is one of Marvel’s most popular superhero teams. The team arguably comes 2nd in popularity right after The Avengers as the latter has gained a lot of admiration and acclaim since their live-action adaptation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Marvel has also made a lot of animated series, and live-action movies to explore the adventure and storylines of the mutant superheroes. In one such series, Marvel decided to debut the character of X-23, kind of a younger version of Wolverine.

The history of X-23

Laura Kinney is the real name of the mutant X-23 that Dr. Zander Rice created to be the perfect killing machine. X-23 has dual adamantium claws in both her palms and advanced regenerative healing much like her adoptive father, Wolverine.

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The X-Men have been a staple of television for a very, very long time. Even before they helped kick-start the superhero movie boom, Marvel's mighty mutants appeared in various animated series, including Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends and X-Men: Pryde of The X-Men. Most fans will point to X-Men: The Animated Series as the pinnacle of these shows; after all, it managed to introduce the X-Men to a wider audience. Now that X-Men '97 has made a triumphant return to this version of the X-Men, the debate has been reopened (even if everyone agrees the theme song is still incredible). But there's another X-Men series that deserves just as much recognition, if not the title of "best X-Men series" ever. That series happens to be X-Men: Evolution.

The X-Men '97 revival introduces a new era with Cyclops leading and Magneto as an ally, but it isn't the only prominent X-Men show. X-Men: Evolution stands out by modernizing the X-Men through a high school drama. Evolution includes multiple characters that X-Men '97 and X-Men: The Animated Series completely ignored, which offers more content for lovable characters.

Decades after X-Men: The Animated Series ended in 1997, Marvel Studios elected to revive the show in the form of X-Men '97. Charles Xavier is dead, Cyclops is trying to lead the team through a new era, and Magneto is trying to prove himself as a leader and an ally to his mutant brethren. It's a fascinating time for the X-Men and appears to be an early sign of what the team might look like when they enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The success of X-Men '97 has reintroduced the team to audiences,...

Legion offers a unique take on the X-Men universe with a focus on social exclusion and complex character development. The show's surrealist adventure, mind-bending scenarios, and well-rounded villains set it apart from other X-Men classics. Legion's narrative explores themes of alienation and loneliness, delivering a tribute to the X-Men without direct references.

With X-Men '97 out now, the Marvel cult classic X-Men: The Animated Series finds a new life. Still, despite the cartoon’s revered status, it was the live-action venture Legion that challenged the notions of storytelling within the X-Men mythos but went largely under the radar. Out of all the X-Men animated shows so far, the 90s-era series and X-Men: Evolution have best endured as fan favorites. The history of X-Men live-action shows is more tumultuous, with the earliest examples being the 1996 TV pilot Generation X and the 2000s-era unlicensed series Mutant X, was abruptly canceled after two seasons.

Wolverine's Australian accent led to criticism in the 1989 X-Men pilot, despite comic-accurate costumes and impressive animation. X-Men: The Animated Series improved upon the 1989 pilot with emotional storytelling, serious themes, and a memorable theme song. Despite the failure of X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men, it inspired successful X-Men video games in the 1980s and 1990s, leaving behind a legacy.

Hugh Jackman is iconic as Wolverine, but some may be surprised to hear that a long-forgotten X-Men project had a different Australian play the role years earlier. Apart from the Fox X-Men movies, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s mutant ensemble has been reinterpreted in animation time and again with a coming-of-age makeover (X-Men: Evolution), a post-apocalyptic saga (Wolverine and the X-Men), and even a limited anime run. But the progenitor of this legacy was an ill-fated 1989 TV episode which, despite impressive animation, didn’t stick the landing.

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X-Men '97 continues the legacy of X-Men: The Animated Series with familiar voices and the iconic theme song. X-Men: Evolution is overdue for a sequel series, offering a fresh take on young characters and unresolved storylines. Marvel relaunching X-Men: Evolution would be nostalgic yet meaningful, as the series didn't have proper closure and has unexplored potential.

The X-Men comics have yielded a string of Marvel animated classics, including the 90s-era X-Men: The Animated Series, the dystopian Wolverine and the X-Men, two anime adaptations, and X-Men: Evolution, the coming-of-age spin on the mutant superteam. In terms of longevity and impact on pop culture, X-Men: The Animated Series overshadows the rest and its legacy continues in the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise with the 2024 revival, X-Men '97. With X-Men '97 including an all-star cast of returning voice actors and revisiting the iconic theme song, the series aces fan service while also carrying last season’s open-ended premise forward.

X-Men: The Animated Series is officially returning, much to the delight of fans. While DC animation had dominated the previous few decades with hits like Justice League Unlimited, Batman Beyond, Batman: The Animated Series, and Superman: The Animated Series, Marvel had its fair share of cultural and sleeper hits, like Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and Spider-Man: The Animated Series, along with the aforementioned X-Men series which has been rebranded as X-Men ’97.

A scene from X-Men ’97

At the heels of the X-Men animated series returning, fans have been talking about all the shows that Marvel should revive for Disney+. Among these is Spider-Man: The Animated Series, the head writer for which has revealed that all Marvel needs to do is call him.

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X-Men '97 might be going old school, but it's acting like no time has passed.

Following the release of the highly anticipated X-Men: The Animated Series sequel's trailer, showrunner Beau DeMayo spoke with Entertainment Weekly on what fans can expect from the classic X-Men, including how their outfits fit into the team's next adventure. "Every design choice is actually a clue to the storylines we're doing. Nothing is arbitrary," he teased, partially labeling these designs a callback to the show's predecessor, Pryde of the X-Men. The other reason, DeMayo added, was to "throw the X-Men back to a time where they're thinking about: What part of this do I want to keep? Was it truly simpler back then, or were we just more naive?"

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For the first time in over 10 years, a new animated “X-Men” show has arrived.

The first trailer for Disney+’s “X-Men ’97” is here, and it continues the story from the classic ’90s cartoon, “X-Men: The Animated Series.” It begins streaming on Disney+ on March 20.

The beloved “X-Men: The Animated Series” ran from 1992-1997 for five seasons. “X-Men ’97” functions as essentially a sixth season for the show, picking up after the 1997 series finale, “Graduation Day,” in which Prof. Charles Xavier dies. The new trailer shows X-Men members Cyclops, Wolverine, Morph, Rogue, Beast, Gambit, Jubilee, Bishop and more pick up the pieces after Prof. X perishes.

“We have to say vigilant, the professor entrusted us with his dream,” Cyclops says to his team, as footage shows anti-mutant protests in the streets and a casket containing Prof. X lowered into the ground. The team battles giant Sentinel robots, and the final...

X-Men: The Last Stand failed to capture the depth and complexity of The Dark Phoenix Saga, diluting the story and omitting important cosmic elements. Dark Phoenix improved upon the adaptation but suffered from a rushed narrative and limited character development, weakening the emotional impact. Wolverine and the X-Men successfully expanded upon the classic story, adding fresh perspectives and unexpected twists, while X-Men: The Animated Series remains the greatest adaptation with its faithful representation and emotional resonance.

The most famous X-Men story has been adapted four times in movies and television series, with very mixed results. Marvel's The Dark Phoenix Saga is celebrated as one of the greatest comic stories of all time. It depicts Jean Grey being possessed by an immense cosmic power, known as the Phoenix Force. The acclaimed X-Men narrative has been depicted several times, each of which was either celebrated or derided.

The Dark Phoenix Saga...

The Marvel Cinematic Multiverse has already begun to embrace the X-Men Animated series that defined the Mutants for a whole generation. While nods to the show such as Professor X's yellow chair in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, have hinted towards further live-action interactions between the project and the MCU, X-Men '97 demonstrates a commitment to the nostalgic project in animation.

X-Men '97 will reunite fans with the classic incarnations of these characters. While the original show featured unforgettable Mutants like Wolverine, Storm, Professor X, and Rogue, the new show can look to the modern comic landscape for some additional figures. These Mutants would fit well into the X-Men '97, with their appearances acting as a potential precursor to a future live-action role.

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John Bush, an Emmy-winning producer who worked on such animated shows as The Simpsons, Family Guy and X-Men: Evolution, has died. He was 69.

Bush died Nov. 23 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles of B-cell lymphoma of the brain stem, his friend Kevin Bannerman announced.

Bush’s credits also included King of the Hill, New Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost, Brave Little Toaster films, Oz-themed series, Clerks, Edgar & Ellen and the 2015 movie Open Season: Scared Silly.

Bush received his Emmy in 2001 for his work on The Simpsons, sharing the prize for outstanding animated program with the likes of James L. Brooks, Matt Groening and Al Jean. He was nominated for another Emmy the next year and spent three seasons on the show (2000-02) as an animation executive producer.

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X-Men animated series excel in fully developing the team members, unlike the movies. Wolverine's solo series lacked faithful adaptation, with poor animation and voice acting. X-Men: Evolution successfully explores the academic side of the X-Men while influencing the comics.

The X-Men have become well-known for their animated series, with cartoon incarnation of the legendary superhero team having its own unique appeal. Before even the first X-Men movie came to theaters, the mutants of Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters made a name for themselves in animation, debuting on TV screens in 1992. However, not all the X-Men's ventures into the medium have been successful, with the redundantly-titled TV pilot X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men failing to materialize, despite the efforts of its Australian-accented Wolverine.

As a concept, the X-Men almost work better within the context of a serialized cartoon to begin with. The X-Men movies sometimes struggled to...

The X-Men comics have been influenced by their movie and TV adaptations, just like DC Comics. The X-Men's iconic black and yellow outfits in the comics were inspired by the movies' leather uniforms. Kamala Khan's mutant abilities were introduced in the comics following her appearance in the Ms. Marvel Disney+ series.

The X-Men have had a long, tumultuous relationship with Marvel's movie and TV offerings, but the comics have taken a considerable amount of influence from their various adaptations over the years. Instances in DC Comics in which the source material took notes from the movies and TV shows are more well-known, such as Harley Quinn's introduction in Batman: The Animated Series, as well as the expanded backstory of Mr. Freeze. But Marvel Comics have been just as influenced, if not more so, by the popularity of their stories on screens big and small.

The X-Men have had their...

A voiceover artist known for her role in Beast Wars: Transformers has sadly been confirmed as having passed away.

Pauline Newstone was a Canadian voice acting talent with a long career, and she supplied her vocals to several franchises. These included Western animation, as well as English dubs of numerous anime. Newstone's passing at the age of 79 actually occurred early in May 2023, though the exact reasons are not currently known. The news was broadcast on Twitter/X by Candice Santora, a collaborator of Garry Chalk. Chalk worked alongside Pauline Newstone on the show that became one of her most notable gigs.

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One of Pauline Newstone's most well-known roles was in the CGI Mainframe animated series Beast Wars: Transformers. This 1996-1998 cartoon was a unique entry in Hasbro's Transformers franchise. Radically different from the previous 1980s animated series from Sunbow, this series replaced the franchise's Autobots and Decepticons with Maximals and Predacons.

For as long as I've known the X-Men, Rogue has been one of my favorite members of the team. It was her white-streaked hair and charming Southern Belle accent that first caught my notice, but what makes Rogue endure is her tortured soul.

Her untamed powers, to lethally absorb the vitality, memories, and superabilities of other people, prevent her from touching anyone; her first kiss put her boyfriend in a coma. So, she keeps herself closed off, too afraid of hurting others to get close to them — even her true love Gambit/Remy LeBeau. With this intersection of superpowers and characterization, Rogue shows how not all mutant powers are blessings. Due to underserved sex education in the United States, plenty of teens (especially queer ones) can relate to Rogue's fear that intimacy will cause calamity.

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Voice actor David Kaye still remembers getting the news he'd been cast on "Transformers: Animated." Two weeks after a callback where he read for multiple characters, he got a call from his agent. Kaye, who was driving in downtown LA, answered his phone and heard the news: he'd got the part ... of Optimus Prime. Kaye's response as he swerved his car: "Who?!"

While Kaye had read for Optimus Prime (and noticed voice director Susan Blu liked what he was doing), he walked into the audition expecting to get a different part. The part, in fact, that was furthest from Optimus Prime — Megatron. At the time, Kaye had been voicing Megatron for about a decade, first in "Beast Wars."

During the 1990s and 2000s, Kaye was a staple of Canada's voice-acting pool. Mainframe Entertainment, based in Vancouver, developed "Beast Wars" and recruited local talent, Kaye among them. A few years later,...