Dustin Gebel
Marvel announces that in the lead-up to X-Men ‘97’s launch on Disney+, a new comic prequel tie-ins into the animated show. Written by Steve Foxe with art by Salva Espín, the four issue miniseries fills in the gaps between the original animated series and this revival show. Alongside serving as a prelude to the series, the comic will also tease some of the villains and stories set to grace the small screen later that year.
Foxe discussed working on the series and its connections to the TV show, stating:
“There’s a very good chance I wouldn’t be writing comics today if not for the impact X-Men: The Animated Series had on me as a kid–heck, the voice actors from the show are still the voices I hear when I read the comics today!” Foxe continued, “Getting to reunite with my X-Men ’92: House of XCII collaborator Salva Espín on this official prelude to X-Men ’97 has felt like a bucket-list project a lifetime in the making, and Beau [DeMayo] and the rest of the ’97 team gave us a fantastic runway to come up with our own original tale that feeds right into what viewers will get to experience in the new season.”
Along with the synopsis for the series, Marvel has also revealed Todd Nauck’s cover for issue one.
In this official prelude, 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 – fans won’t want to miss out!
X-MEN ’97 #1 (OF 4)
Written by STEVE FOXE
Art by SALVA ESPÍN
Cover by TODD NAUCK
On Sale 3/27
