X-Men ‘97
Summary
admonition : contains spoiler forX - Men ' 97#1
X - Men ‘ 97is formally adapting one of the franchise ’s dark and most influential stories . To lionise the premier ofX - Men ‘ 97on Disney + , Marvel has released a special prequel comic , bridging the gap between show . In addition , the amusing will feature a story all its own , seed in issue one , that closely mirror one of the most important , and gruesome , storylines inX - Menhistory .
ten - humankind ‘ 97was written by Steve Foxe and draw by Salva Espin . In the wake of Henry Peter Gyrich ’s endeavour on Professor X ’s lifespan ( as watch in theX - Menseries finale ) , public sympathy for mutants is at a high for the first clock time ever . Mister Sinister is not happy with this ontogeny and send the Nasty Boys out to push the X - Men , hoping the ensuing fight will smutch the team ’s dear name .
It fails , and Sinister decides he necessitate “ new helper . ”
turn to a video monitor lizard , he watches Sabretooth and other villains – potential recruits for his army .
The X-Men’s Mutant Massacre Was a Defining Moment for the Franchise
It Led to More Major, Franchise-Busting Events
During its run from 1992 to 1997,X - Menbrought to life legion classical tale and characters , introducing them to a new generation , and its heir is keeping this tradition alive by adaptingthe “ Mutant Massacre ” crossoverof the previous 1980s . In this now - classic event , Mister Sinister unleash a squad of evil mutants on the toilet - inhabit Morlocks , ensue in aggregative casualties . The account function through all theX - Menrelated books of the time as well as other select Marvel titles . The story was a monolithic hit with rooter and critics , and paved the fashion for similar consequence in the time to come .
During its run from 1992 to 1997,X - Menbrought to life history numerous Greco-Roman stories and characters , acquaint them to a new generation , and its heir is keeping this tradition alive by adapting the " Mutant Massacre " crossover of the belated eighties .
However , Foxe and Espin are put their own spin on the account . Through a serial publication of retcons , it was revealed that Mister Sinister get off the Marauders after the Morlocks as retribution against Dark Beast , but in this case , he is expect to destroy the X - homo ’s reputation . The issue ends by implying Sinister will soon marshall a new team to action his docket . While he does not call the newfangled recruit “ Marauders , ” they do deal like members , namely Sabretooth . Additional retcons give Gambit a role in the effect , but here Foxe and Espin sagely negate that .
Custom Image by Robert Wood
The ex - Men are no unknown to unconventional appearances , but one of their unusual - looking mutant bomber has a shockingly tame astral form .
X-Men ‘97’sMutant Massacre Will Be Different From the Original
But It Will Still Have The Same Emotional Impact
The original Mutant Massacre was one of the franchise ’s darkest moment , with the expiry toll reaching into the hundreds . The Mutant Massacre was a sea change moment for the XTC - Men as well , as it help usher in the epoch of the big , multi - title crossover voter . Foxe and Espin are setting up something exchangeable inX - human beings ‘ 97 . The title is aimed at younger readers , meaning the action may be toned down a good deal , but the worked up heft and gravitas that was present in the original Mutant Massacre will still be very much present , asX - Men ‘ 97adapts this dreary story .
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X - Men ' 97#1 ( 2024 )
