How X-Men: The Animated Series Reshaped the Franchise

X-Men ‘97 is a show steeped in Marvel nostalgia. It’s a direct continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series, a show that holds a special place in a lot of fans’ hearts. X-Men: The Animated Series introduced mutant heroes like Wolverine and Cyclops to a much bigger audience, winning legions of fans thanks to those colorful characters and a nonstop dose of mutant soap opera. To celebrate the release of X-Men ‘97, let’s take a step back to explore why the original cartoon was so influential, and how it continues to influence the X-Men franchise even today. Cue up the theme song… X-Men '97 features the voices of  Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, George Buza, Catherine Disher, Chris Potter, Alison Sealy-Smith, Adrian Hough, Christopher Britton, Alyson Court, Lawrence Bayne, and Ron Rubin. The first two episodes of the series will premiere on Disney on March 20, 2024. #IGN #XMen #Marvel