X-Men '97 (2024) #1

X-Men '97 (2024)

by Steve Foxe, Salvador Espin (artist), Todd Nauck (cover_art)

THE OFFICIAL PRELUDE TO THE HOTLY ANTICIPATED DISNEY+ SHOW! The X-Men are back - and the '90s have never looked better! In this official prelude to the upcoming X-Men '97, created in collaboration with the showrunners, discover what Storm, Jubilee, Wolverine and the rest of the beloved '90s X-Men cast have been up to in the time before their return! Startling revelations here lead directly into the hotly anticipated new series - don't miss out!

Genres: Comics, Marvel, X Men, Graphic Novels Comics

33 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 27, 2024

Reviews

[Molly™☺ · Rating 4 out of 5]

A colourful prelude to the well received Disney+ show that is reminiscent to a more classic approach to the X-Men (for those who want a break from Krakoa, this is for you). With modernised visuals and dialogue, it captures what makes the X-Men show so popular without losing the essence of the source material.

[Sid · Rating 5 out of 5]

scott's dedication to always being the most boring man in any room is truly admirable

[John Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent first issue that sets up a lot of plot points that'll be tackled in the show. There is a lot of exposition, but that is to be expected so you can grasp your bearings of this universe as it transitions from the original show to '97. The art is very clean, offering some stunning action but also excelling in the tender moments. The disposal of the Nasty Boys explains a lot of why they weren't in his castle in episode 3, but what surprised me was Mister Sinister refering to them as "The Nasty Boy's" as I thought that was just a nickname the X-Men gave them. I wonder who Sinister's new henchmen will be.

[Yaritza López Fernández · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obsessed!!

If you're a fan of the comics, the animated series and are super excited and pumped with the new animated series,you have to get this!!

[Etienne · Rating 2 out of 5]

The art was perfect for that nostalgic vibe the creators were trying to create. Unfortunately, the story, while being very good reproduce that 97 ambiance, also try to add new elements to it and the mix didn’t work out so well. The style was also quite young and as an adult reader, that wasn’t for me. I won’t continue with this series, while I still think it’s worth having a look at if you’re curious about it.

[petra · Rating 4 out of 5]

God, this art is so gorgeous. Love it.

[Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'll admit, I'm not usually one for superfluous comic tie-ins. However, X-Men '97 #1 is a surprisingly delightful exception. Writer Steve Foxe, artist Salva Espín, & colorist Matt Milla have givenus a low-stakes yet thoroughly enjoyable prologue to the new Disney+ series of the same name.

The highest compliment I can give this issue is that it felt like a full-fledged episode of X-Men: The Animated Series, spledidly brought to life w/ the visual style of the X-Men '97 series. It's got everything I crave in X-Men content: a dash of camp, thrilling action, witty humor, & of course, our lovable team of mutants.

Foxe captures the distinct voices of the characters, from Wolverine's gruff one-liners to Cyclops's earnest leadership. Espín's art, w/ Milla's vibrant colors, perfectly translates the show's aesthetic to the comic page (I may actually prefer the depiction here to the new show??). This looks exactly like what a comic book is meant to be.

While the story itself might not break new ground, it serves as a satisfying bridge leading up to the show’s revival. I do wish we would have gotten this before the series premiered, but this injects pure nostalgia w/ a fresh coat of paint, leaving me eager to dive back into this beloved world.

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Desde luego, la serie animada de X-Men 97" está siendo toda una sorpresa y revelación en cuanto a resucitar una de las mejores encarnaciones de estos personajes. En el cómic ya se ha dado alguna conexión con este revival televisivo. Pero esto parece que es el producto más OFICIAL. Una precuela directa, para la cual Salva Espín se amolda totalmente en lo gráfico en este regreso 90" mutante. En cuanto a lo que se propone argumentalmente por Steve Fox sí que quizás este primer número no resulta muy sorprendente para quien ya haya visto los primeros 3 episodios de la serie. Quizás sí que en los números restantes estos nuevos encontronazos con mutantes hostiles establezcan algo mejor el contexto en el que se mueven los personajes tras el sacrificio de Xavier y ese momento de aparente recepción popular de la humanidad por la comunidad mutante que sigue ocultando más odio que aceptación.

[Bruno Coriolano · Rating 5 out of 5]

X-Men ’97 (Panini) funciona como um excelente prelúdio para a série animada, preparando o terreno emocional e narrativo para os eventos que vêm a seguir. A HQ resgata com muita fidelidade o clima clássico dos anos 90, ao mesmo tempo em que aprofunda relações, conflitos internos e o peso das decisões que moldam a equipe após acontecimentos marcantes.

Os personagens estão muito bem caracterizados, com destaque para os dilemas morais, o senso de responsabilidade dos X-Men e a constante tensão entre coexistência e confronto. A arte conversa diretamente com a estética da animação, o que torna a leitura ainda mais imersiva para quem vai assistir ou já assistiu à série.

É uma leitura muito boa, especialmente para fãs da animação original e para quem quer entrar na série já entendendo melhor o contexto e as motivações dos personagens.
⭐ Nota: 5 de 5.

[Ashe Catlin · Rating 2 out of 5]

At this point this title is bait, we all love the old series but Marvel have just been milking this like a cow and whilst a lot of it is good namely the new series, the comics never really have the same spark.

This is a very by the number X-Men book that doesn't really have it's own identity even though the visuals are on point.

[Don · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really disappointed. Artwork was beautiful, but every scene seemed rushed and glossed over any details or conversation. Not just the action scenes but all of them. Made it hard to get into the story. I’m hoping it improves next issue because I’m seriously considering dropping this run.

[Yasser Maniram · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfectly captures the tone, dialogue, mannerisms, everything about the X-Men '97 cartoon. Art is stellar, story is a good prelude before episode 1 of the reboot cartoon.

[Babs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aaaah classic. Read it in all the voices 😜 artwork is spot on too.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

4

[Cory Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written and I love the art work in this series! 👌

[Vijay Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great job at balancing callbacks (and even deep cut references) to the original show, tying into the new one, while just making a solid X-Men book.

[Mel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Morph I love you sm <3

[azra presley · Rating 4 out of 5]

WOLVERINE'DEN NEFRET EDIYORUM AMK

[Lia · Rating 4 out of 5]

cual era el objetivo de estos comics si ya está la serie?? en fin

[Sevki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this!

[Lisandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

2,8 estrelas

[Izzat Isa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mula-mula ingatkan betul-betul Magneto, rupanya hanya simulasi latihan sahaja. Tapi memang menikmati bacaan komik ini.

[Khapie’s World · Rating 4 out of 5]

Literally not necessary but it was nice to read. And i really love the Gambit & Rogue chemistry in this comic