Summary
The hit series,X-Men ‘97stems from comics by nature of it being an X-Men adaptation. However, the creators of the hit Marvel animated series have revealed some of the specific comics that inspired the show. These series and issues are readily accessible forX-Men ‘97fans to read.
X-Men ‘97(2024), picked up where theX-Menanimated series that aired from 1992-1997 left off. It quickly became a fan-favorite series with a second season on its way and a third in development. However, with the first season being over, there’s a desire for more of the X-Men series ahead of its return.
Marvelofficially shared a podcast that goes behind the scenes of the show and details the comics that inspired it. Jake Castorena and Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, the supervising producer and co-executive producer, respectively, shared details about the series onThe Official Marvel Podcast.
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Notably, each of these comics was released before 1997, makingX-Men ‘97stay true to the storylines and events that would have been available to Marvel comic fans at the time of the original animated series’ release.
Castorena and Vasquez-Eberhardt revealed the inspiration behind three episodes ofX-Men ‘97, including Episode 2, 3, and 9. The events covered include Magneto’s trial, Wolverine’s fight against Magneto, and the introduction ofMadelyne Pryor’s Goblin Queen. The trial of Magneto was inspired byUncanny X-Men #200, which was released in 1985 and has the creative team of Chris Claremont, John Romita Jr., Dan Green, Glynis Oliver, and Tom Orzechowski. Another source of inspiration isX-Men #25,released in 1993,from the creative team of Fabian Nicieza, Andy Kubert, Matt Ryan, Joe Rosas, and Bill Oakley.
Lastly, episode 9 was inspired by the crossover event,Inferno,which began in 1989. Spanning fourteen series,Inferno’score storyline has the creative team of Louise Simonson, Chris Claremont, Bret Blevins, Marc Silvestri, and Walt Simonson. This event introduced the Goblin Queen during an invasion of demons.Notably, each of these comics was released before 1997, makingX-Men ‘97stay true to the storylines and events that would have been available to Marvel comic fans at the time of the original animated series’ release.They were also highly memorable and impactful comic moments, making them great selections for adaptation into the series.
Each of these titles is currently available on Marvel’s subscription service, Marvel Unlimited, which features monthly and annual payment options. The service has high-quality digital editions of each issue/series accessible on a phone, tablet, or computer via an app or the Marvel website.On mobile, Marvel Unlimited features anInfernoReading Guide, providing quick access to the issues that make up the event, in order.
Marvel Unlimited also has a Reading Guide titled “The Road to X-Men ‘97” that showcasesX-Men Adventures, a comic adapting the events of the original animated series season by season.
This guide can be saved to users’ libraries, making it even easier to pull up. Amazon also sells digital comics online, with some of these issues being available for purchase. TheX-Men’s comic adventuresthat inspiredX-Men ‘97are readily available for fans to enjoy ahead of the series’ return.
