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The world of the X-Men may have changed drastically following the end of the Krakoan Age — both on the page and behind the scenes — but at least one element has remained the same: Luciano Vecchio continues to contribute stunning visuals. In addition to being part of the rotating art team on Gail Simone‘s…

As a longtime Marvel fan, one of my favorite things about X-Men ‘97 is how many fun Easter eggs are stuffed into every single episode. Sometimes, these are winking references to earlier episodes; more often than not, they are connections to the comics and to the larger Marvel universe. Of course, these references are often…

The X-Men are one of Marvel’s biggest IPs, but it wasn’t always that way. In fact, back in the early ’70s, the X-Men were on the last stage before cancellation, simply reprinting their older adventures. That all changed with the introduction of a brand-new team and the start of the most important Marvel comic of…

Marvel Studios’ X-Men movie reportedly has its first villain, and he already has a big role in the MCU. The reboot will introduce a new generation of mutants under Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier, with Beef creator Lee Sung Jin and The Bear showrunner Joanna Calo penning the latest draft of the script. Casting rumors swirled…

The X-Men ‘97 production team maintains a strong story in Season 2 while increasing the stakes from Season 1 and rewarding fans, including comic enthusiasts, of the original series with dialogue and plot points. These aspects are polished, elevated, and compliment the first season. The show continues its tendency to give the nostalgia of the…

Yet another MCU X-Men reboot casting rumor has entered the chat, this one regarding fan-favorite X-Men character Cyclops. This latest rumor comes on the heels of myriad others, some popular, and others considerably less so. Most recently, rumors were rampant that Star Wars’ Kylo Ren actor Adam Driver was being eyed for Magneto, which received…

It seems the team behind X-Men ’97 sees a much longer journey ahead for the series. Strong reviews and steady fan support have fueled confidence in the show’s future. While new episodes continue to roll out, producers are already talking beyond the next installment, hinting that the revival could remain part of Disney+’s lineup for…

Marvel Studios’ next mutant team might not stay a mystery much longer. A new X-Men film is set to become the first live-action installment of the franchise fully produced and distributed by Marvel Studios, with Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier attached to direct. The film currently has no release date or confirmed cast, arriving in 2028 and…

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The animated corner of the mutant landscape isn’t slowing down for anyone. In an exclusive interview with The Direct, original series director and X-Men ’97 producer Larry Houston unmasked the ideal long-term trajectory for the hit Disney+ animated series, confirming that Marvel Studios is operating under a historically massive multi-year expansion plan.