The long-awaited arrival of X-Men ’97 on Disney Plus has generated a great stir among fans of the franchise. This new adaptation, which loosely follows the events of X-Men: The Animated Series, brings with it a great wave of nostalgia, but also makes room for new and very interesting stories.
To kick off this new era of the X-Men, Marvel has released a prequel comic that serves as a bridge between the previous series and the new installment. Written by Steve Foxe and illustrated by Spanish artist Salva Espín, this comic not only sets the stage for what’s to come, but also presents its own storyline that adapts one of the darkest events ever seen in Marvel.
The perfect comic to complement X-Men ’97
The plot starts from the critical moment that the X-Men are going through. It begins after Henry Peter Gyrich’s attempt to end the life of Professor X, which puts the mutants in the public spotlight like never before. At that moment, Mister Sinister, seeing this situation as a threat to his own plans, deploys his team in an attempt to discredit the X-Men. However, his plans fail and he is forced to seek new strategies.
With the introduction of new characters and the return of old acquaintances, the plot becomes even more complicated. Mister Sinister, in a surprising twist, begins recruiting a new wave of villains to confront the X-Men, sowing chaos and uncertainty in their path.
But the story not only focuses on the present, but also delves into the past, exploring crucial events like the famous Mutant Massacre. Although this version of X-Men ’97 is aimed at a younger audience, it doesn’t skimp on the emotional intensity that characterized the original, promising to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Undoubtedly, it is the perfect complement to the hit series on Disney Plus.
