Category Archives: X-Men
6 Things I Want To See in the Second Season of X-Men ’97
The first season of X-Men ’97 was a masterpiece. It was perfect from beginning to end. And one of the best parts of the series was how it took multiple storylines from the comics and condensed and reworked them to fit the show’s own, largely original storyline. It was brilliantly done. I gave the show a perfect 10/10 score in my review last week. Loved it!
So what about season 2?
X-Men ’97 has already been confirmed for a second and third season. In fact, season 2 is already in production. Showrunner Beau DeMayo has been fired by Marvel for reasons that have not yet been revealed, but he wrote a lot of the scripts for season 2, so there should be some quality assured. But aside from Apocalypse being a main focus, season 2 could feature pretty much anything and anyone. Season 1 was also filled to the brim with cameos and Easter Egg character appearances. Anyone could appear from anywhere in the franchise.
I did a List of Six years ago about characters and concepts I hoped to see in X-Men ’97. Nothing on that list came to pass. Now that we know what we can expect from this show, I’ve put together a new list specifically for what I’d like to see in season 2! And expect FULL SPOILERS for season 1 in this list as I discuss what I’d like to see happen next!
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6 Thoughts on the First Season of X-Men ’97
I mean, jeez louis, people. What an intense and amazing two months this has been. My expectations were very tempered when this show was first announced, and then we go those first few trailers. But from episode one, I have been hooked and completely on board with this insane idea that worked far, far better than it had any right to work.
TV Show Rating: 10/10 – Fantastic
I was a huge fan of the original X-Men Animated Series when it came out in the 1990s. I was the perfect age for it and was already solidly versed with the comics — though not the comics that were current at the time. The show introduced me to characters like Gambit, Rogue and Jubilee, and then so much more beyond them. The original show was everything. And now this new continuation is everything again. It’s so damn good. They did everything right and then some. X-Men ’97 is so good, I wonder if it will affect the MCU plans for the X-Men going forward…
Anyway, the finale aired yesterday and I’m ready to talk about the show! Expect FULL SPOILERS for the whole show. Seriously! DO NOT READ THIS LIST if you haven’t watched X-Men ’97! But if you have, join me after the jump for my thoughts! And please feel free to share your thoughts and review in the comments below!
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I posted yesterday that Marvel had announced a Dazzler comic book. I didn’t know when they would reveal the creative team and the plot, but I assumed it would be soon. It’s today. We know all the details today. And, you guys, this comic is being made specifically for me.
First off, I’ve wanted a Dazzler solo series for years, as I mentioned before. A superhero who is also a world-touring music star? That’s such a unique and potentially fun premise! Well now we know even more: this Dazzler comic will feature Multiple Man and Strong Guy as members of the supporting cast.
You guys! What the heck?! I was hoping Multiple Man and Strong Guy would be on the new X-Factor, but this is even better! Supporting cast members in a Dazzler world tour comic?! Did I pitch this comic to Marvel and not realize it?
Nope! This comes from up-and-coming writer Jason Loo, whom I love. This dude is single-handedly taking back Multiple Man and Strong Guy. He’s been writing them as part of the Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics, which are digital comics. And he apparently pitched this Dazzler book — which is a limited, 4-issue series — with artist Rafael Loureiro.
It’s also going to feature Domino, Shark-Girl and Wind Dancer, so that’s neat. But yeah. Holy crap, you guys. Hook this comic right to my freakin’ veins!
Also, Jason Loo, I know you don’t know me, but we should be friends and talk comics sometime!
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Dazzler is Getting a Solo Series!
Hey everybody! I’m on vacation from work this week and am spending the week just lounging at home, being as lazy as humanly possible. So I might not post as much as I should. But I still want to post exciting news like Dazzler getting a solo series in the new From the Ashes line of X-Men comics!
Storm is also getting a solo series, as announced by Marvel yesterday, but the one I’m really really excited about is Dazzler. I’ve wanted a Dazzler solo series for a long time now. Especially ever since Dazzler: X-Song by Magdelene Visaggio back in 2018, a Dazzler one-shot all about her music. I want a comic book about a touring superhero musician! I think it would be neat!
You’ve got Taylor Swift and the Eras Tour right there to use as inspiration. Now mix that with mutant and superhero angles, and you’ve got an ongoing where a mutant celebrity tours the world putting on big concerts and gets into different monkeyshines and shenanigans at each location. It’s a perfect set-up for an ongoing series. And you can explore the idea of mutant and celebrity without the satirical edge of X-Statix.
So I hope this comic is that idea. I probably shouldn’t put all of my expectations up on too high a pedestal, lest I disappoint myself. We don’t know the creative team or the plot yet, but I’ll share that info when it’s released. If all that info comes out today, I’ll just update this post.
Dazzler comes out in September!
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X-Factor Will Be Written by Mark Russell (No Sign of Multiple Man)
Well hot damn, people! The creative team and character roster of the new X-Factor comic book has been announced, and while I’m disappointed that Multiple Man isn’t in the comic, my disappointment is healed by the fact that writer Mark Russell, one of my all-time favorite comic book writers. I am freakin’ thrilled!
The full details of the comic are on AIPT Comics.
Formed by the government in response to a post-Krakoa outbreak of mutant paramilitary, ops squads, and mercenary teams, X-FACTOR will be co-led by Angel and Havok and include recruits like Pyro, Frenzy, Feral, and more. Part special agents for missions that require an arsenal of superpowers and part celebrity propaganda machine, X-FACTOR will wage war against emerging factions like the Mutant Underground and X-Term. Whether they believe in their actions or are just doing it for a check, the members of X-Factor are no fools when it comes to shady politics. As hidden agendas rear their ugly head, they’ll fight against the dark consequences and disastrous public opinion from the inside!
FAME, FORTUNE, MUTANTS! From the ashes of Krakoa, a new mutant arms race sweeps the globe! International governments are building their own mutant armies. But only America’s X-Factor has the most powerful, most patriotic, most marketable mutant heroes to stem the tide and make the world safe for democracy! Join them as they go from one death-defying mission to another. Who will die? Who will fall in love? Who will be the first to sell out? Like, comment and subscribe to find out!
The roster will include Angel, Havok, Feral, Frenzy and Pyro. I’m not all that thrilled about any of those characters, but that’s fine. Russell will work his magic.
If you’ve never read Mark Russell, his Wonder Twins and Flintstones comics are some of the best comics I’ve read this century. He’s phenomenal! And Bob Quinn on art should be fantastic as well!
And check out this quote from Russell:
“The thing I’ve always loved about the X-Men is that they’re characters first, super heroes second,” Russell shared. “So being able to write characters like Havok and Angel and Frenzy in a post-Krakoa reality is an opportunity to write about what I really care about, which is how do we help each other survive the apathy of the world we live in?”
I have been saying that for years! Characters first, superheroes second! Oh man, this comic is gonna be awesome! Though it won’t come out until August.
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