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Let’s break down all the ways that Uncanny X-Men #1 is a must-read for X-Men ‘97 fans.
The team
Everyone has their own platonic ideal of an X-Men team.
Maybe it’s the OGs: Iceman, Beast, Jean Grey, Cyclops, Angel.
Perhaps you’re more of a Chris Claremont-era fan or enjoyed the recent Krakoa era.
But if youdolike the mix of characters on X-Men ‘97, then you’re going to loveUncanny X- Men.
Briefly stopping by is Nightcrawler, in full Rogue-support/religious mode, just as he was on the show.
And Jubilee will be showing up soon.
These takes on the characters will be instantly recognizable to X-Men ‘97 fans.
In fact, the Gambit and Rogue romance is arguably as good as it’s ever been.
It’s palpable, thanks to Marquez’s pencils, and it’s hot.
There’s one other bit that recalls the romance of X-Men ‘97… How to define the Claremont vibe?
It’s that angsty, soap opera romance mentioned earlier.
It’s big, wild heroics, mixed with smaller character moments.
It’s humor and horror combined.
That last part is TBC since again, we’re only one issue in so far.
These are plotlines that can easily be spun out over months or years.
It’s accessible to everybody
This is the biggie.
That’s no easy task, given the intricate storytelling of the Krakoa era that preceded this issue.
If that sentence makes no sense to you, that’s fine, too.
Watch, and enjoy.
But all you better know is: three superheroes fight a giant snake.
That’s great comics, in the same way that X-Men ‘97 was a great TV show.
Uncanny X-Men #1 is out now from Marvel Comics.
Stay up to date on all thenew X-Men comicsMarvel has planned for release.
