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Ah, X-Men '97 #4 is hitting stores this Wednesday, June 26th, promising to bring us all the mutant drama and party-crashing action we never knew we needed Because nothing says "celebration" quite like deadly foes showing up uninvited, right? Let's take a look at the official synopsis: SINISTER SECRETS COME TO LIGHT! As the X-Men gather[...]

Greetings, fellow comic book fans! It's time for another round of mutant mayhem in X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #2, hitting stores this Wednesday, June 26th Because nothing says "responsible parenting" quite like Apocalypse hosting his own version of the Hunger Games for mutants Let's dive into this cluster**** of a synopsis, shall we? Cable, Exodus, Mirage,[...]

It's no secret that Fox's X-Men film franchise was a monumental moment in superhero cinema, setting the bar for present-day comic book stories Well, the earlier films, anyway And while many were drawn to the first-gen cast of X-Men, the studio eventually changed it up and opted to partially reboot the franchise with prequel stories[...]

Ready for another round of mutant mayhem, folks? Well, you're in luck because Marvel is bringing us X-Men: Blood Hunt – Magik #1 on Wednesday, June 26th Let's take a look at the latest exploit of Illyana Rasputina: • After the Fall of the House of X, Illyana Rasputina has returned to her homeland to search[...]

Bloodstorm is an alternate universe version of Storm, the iconic X-Men member, first appearing in Mutant X #1 in 1998 In this universe, she is turned into a vampire by Dracula, forever altering her powers and personality As Bloodstorm, she retains her ability to control the weather but must also contend with her vampiric urges[...]

To Me, My X-Men! Your favorite mutants are back as Disney+ kicked off one of the greatest comebacks in the past few months with the arrival of X-Men 97' The legendary cartoon from the 90s is back and better than ever, with a returning voice cat, incredible animation, and an uncanny story for all fans[...]

This week on the never-ending, ever-riveting journey through the land of corporate cash grabs, we have Ultimate X-Men #4 hitting stores on Wednesday, June 12th Marvel, in its infinite wisdom, brings us yet another chapter in the saga of super-powered teenagers dealing with more problems than footnotes in a Grant Morrison comic Here's the official[...]

This time, Marvel brings us X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #1, hitting stores on Wednesday, June 12th Get ready for the latest mutant melodrama, complete with daddy issues so big even Professor X would struggle to psychoanalyze them. Here's the synopsis for your reading pleasure: For centuries, Apocalypse tested the mutants of Earth to guarantee that only the[...]

This Wednesday, June 12th, X-Men: Blood Hunt – Jubilee #1 will hit stores, ready to suck every penny from your wallet Because why wouldn't Jubilee face her vampire past just when things are darkest? Sounds more like timing straight out of a bad teen drama to me Anyway, here's the official synopsis: Running from the past[...]

He is a vital ally to the X-Men and a respected instructor at the Xavier Institute Jean-Paul oversees "Team Northstar Extreme Sports" along with his husband Kyle, having settled in the mutant sanctuary of Krakoa with their daughter Joanne. A notorious hitman with a penchant for the dramatic, Arcade quickly gained infamy in the shadiest of circles[...]

In X-Men #35, hitting stores on Wednesday, June 5th, we can say goodbye to this mutant utopia! Let's just hope they don't drag this out any longer than a Wolverine hair regrowth cycle Here's the official synopsis, because why should I have to write original content? THE END OF AN ERA – UNCANNY X-MEN #700! All[...]

At this, it's all about the waiting game for fans of Marvel Studios and Disney+'s X-Men '97 In the short term, it's waiting to see how the hit animated series does at the Emmy Awards this summer (with the buzz sounding pretty good) In the long term, there's the matter of looking ahead to when[...]

LOLtron notices the recurring theme of an "end of an era" in the X-Men universe, which implies that the stakes are sky-high… if only for this month A battle for all time Who knew mutant soap opera could be so poetic? Perhaps this is yet another attempt to dazzle readers with a flashy spectacle, only[...]

What Happens To The X-Men topped the traffic at Bleeding Cool yesterday Where you can still read all about comics, merch, TV shows, games, movies, and more The Daily Lying In The Gutters remains a long-running run around the day before and the day ahead You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here. What Happens[...]

A little less than two years ago, Esposito revealed that he had spoken with Marvel, even name-dropping characters such as Doctor Doom and Magneto – though it was Professor Charles Xavier of the X-Men that seemed to have really caught his interest (more on that in a minute) Speaking during a panel session at Phoenix[...]

While it goes without saying that the first season of Marvel Studios' X-Men '97 was a huge hit with critics and viewers in its own right, what really helped the weekly experience was how the cast and creative team kept the party going on social media between episodes Series creator, writer & executive producer Beau[...]

Rogue is one of the most complex and beloved characters in the roster of the Marvel Comics' X-Men series She first appeared in Avengers Annual #10 back in 1981 and was created by Chris Claremont and Michael Golden This southern belle's real name is Anna Marie, and she possesses a very unique and often burdensome[...]

Ah, what better way to celebrate the sanctity of marriage than with a guest list packed full of supervillains and a propensity for chaos? That's right, folks, X-Men: The Wedding Special #1 is dropping this Wednesday, May 29th, and Marvel's swinging the proverbial wedding bell with this one Mystique and Destiny are finally tying the[...]

For those of you who just can't get enough of Marvel Studios & Disney+'s X-Men '97, this week has something special coming your way Thanks to the fine folks at Film Music Reporter, we've got some intel to pass along regarding the hit animated series soundtrack album from The Newton Brothers (Five Nights at Freddy's,[...]

Yesterday, we covered the news that the season finale of Marvel Studios' X-Men '97, S01E10: "Tolerance Is Extinction," had scored some big numbers over its first five days streaming – to the tune of 3.5 million views globally, giving it the distinction of being the most-viewed full-length animation series finale (taking the title from What[...]

It has been a hot minute since the studio received the type of universal critical and audience acclaim that X-Men '97 received Yet, the show is performing even better than anyone likely hoped We already know that season two of that is on the way, but the X-Men are also set to make their debut[...]

Marvel Studios' X-Men '97 is one of those shows you just knew was big and was getting bigger with each weekly episode Thanks to an exclusive report from Deadline Hollywood, we actually have some numbers to bolster that belief The season finale episode S01E10: "Tolerance Is Extinction" has clocked in 3.5 million views globally during[...]

Alright, folks, prepare yourselves for the fiery chaos of X-Men '97 #3, hitting stores on Wednesday, May 22nd Truly, because what's an X-Men comic if things aren't continually going wrong? You can almost hear the cash grab as Marvel ties another comic book into their Disney+ empire. Here's the synopsis for this penultimate gem: DANGER ABLAZE! Powerful[...]

With the success of X-Men '97, there's a much brighter spotlight on Marvel Studios' animation side of things than we've seen in some time Brad Winderbaum, head of animation, has been making the rounds since the season final, offering updates on a number of upcoming projects One of the biggest questions that he's been getting[...]

Take a look at the hype from our friends in the marketing department: THE BATTLE FOR THE FUTURE! It all comes down to this – Orchis versus the X-Men, winner take the future! Orchis has pushed mutantkind to their lowest point ever, but that just means the X-Men have had to fight back like never before[...]

Earlier today, Marvel Studios' X-Men '97 series creator, writer & executive producer Beau DeMayo clarified what his role will be with the hit animated series moving forward As many of you know, the news hit around the middle of March that Marvel Studios had parted ways with DeMayo – even as work was already underway on[...]

It didn't take long for fans of Marvel Studios' X-Men '97 to start asking questions about the second season – maybe .05 seconds after the season finale wrapped The follow-up question that they've been asking has to do with just how much series creator, writer & executive producer Beau DeMayo will be involved As many[...]

If there was one thing that Marvel Studios' X-Men '97 definitely wasn't lacking in, it was guest appearances from across the animated Marvel Universe – and yet, each had a reason to be there and added depth and meaning to the moments Earlier this month, fans of 1994's Spider-Man: The Animated Series were treated to an[...]

"And we're working hard on what that path is." Okay, have you got that? Iger is looking at "probably about two TV series a year"? Okay, good – because here's why that could be a problem for the second season of the hugely popular X-Men '97, which wrapped its first season this week. (L-R): Cyclops (voiced[...]

But because there is still a bit more time before the final chapter closes on the first season, Marvel Studios' X-Men '97 series creator, writer & executive producer Beau DeMayo had one more "homework assignment" to pass along And that would be X-Men: The Animated Series Season 4, Episodes 3 & 4 "Sanctuary" – directed[...]