Get Ready for Some Christmas Spirit with ‘X-Men ’97’!

As a longtime comic book enthusiast and X-Men aficionado who’s seen more mutant movies than I care to admit, let me tell you that the Yule Log video for X-Men ’97 is an absolute delight. It’s like being back at the X-Mansion during the holiday season, minus the potential mutant uprising or impending doom.

Marvel’s been going all out with holiday festivities, and it’s no wonder why! In addition to fresh daily episodes of “What If…?”, they’ve also got something special for fans of “X-Men ’97”. You can now enjoy a Yule Log video on the Marvel Entertainment YouTube channel.

The video displays a blaze within X-Mansion, overlaid with an image of Professor X above the inferno. Closeby, Magneto’s helmet rests on a seat beside a pillow that seems to have undergone damage reminiscent of Wolverine’s claws.

Apart from a picture of Scott Summers (Cyclops) alongside Jean Grey, you’ll notice his distinctive glasses that regulate his powerful optic blasts. Nearby, his combat visor serves as a reminder to viewers about the X-Men’s persistent quest for justice.

It’s likely that you’re aware: The animated series X-Men ’97 created quite an impact this year, earning almost perfect scores on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics rated it as high as 99%, while the public gave it a strong 91%. This places it among Marvel’s most successful productions ever.

The series resumed exactly from where X-Men: The Animated Series concluded in 1996, following on with the narrative as the team found themselves dispersed through time, and some of them encountering the antagonist Apocalypse in ancient Egypt.

Fans were left in suspense as the show concluded with a cliffhanger, but it was swiftly announced that there would be a second season. However, no specific date has been set for when production will resume. Given that it’s not included on Marvel’s 2025 release schedule, we might have to endure a longer wait, which is somewhat disappointing.

In the cast of X-Men ’97, many voice actors are coming back to lend their voices to our beloved mutants in the second season too. Specifically, George Buza (as Beast), Cal Dodd (as Wolverine), and Holly Chou (as Jubilee) will feature prominently across all nine episodes of the new season.

In the series, notable characters such as Cyclops, Jean Grey, Magneto, Rogue, Storm, and Morph are consistently voiced by recurring actors like Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, and Lenore Zann. Ross Marquand lends his voice to both Professor X and Apocalypse, while Gui Agustini and Chris Britton handle the voices for Roberto and Mister Sinister respectively.

Apart from enjoying the Yule Log video, you can also stream the ’90s X-Men series on Disney+. This platform offers a great opportunity to relive all the thrilling episodes before the second season’s release, promising to be one of the most anticipated streaming events of the year. Given its talented cast and dedicated fanbase, it’s evident that the X-Men continue to thrive, even decades after their initial animated series concluded.

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2024-12-24 20:44