X-Men: The Animated Series first hit our screens in 1992 and ran for a total of 76 episodes. The show was an instant hit with comic book fans and delivered a near-perfect take on the mutant team that resonates to this day.
Marvel Studios reviving this animated universe in the upcoming Disney+ series X-Men '97 is news which has been welcomed by fans. Most of the original returns to pick up where the original series left off, while a second season is already in development.
However, we'd like to actually see the first batch of episodes before getting too excited about that. As of now, though, there's still no word on a premiere date, and it's looking increasingly unlikely we'll see X-Men '97 this side of the New Year.
In the meantime, merchandise for the show continues finding its way into stores, including a very cool new poster (which we first shared on Toonado.com).
Taking centre stage on that are Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Rogue, Jean Grey, Beast, Professor X, and Magneto. The latter is decked out in a new costume, with the villain undergoing a major status quo shift in X-Men '97 when he joins the ranks of the X-Men.
That's an exciting development for the former leader of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, albeit one we know the comic book readers among you will be familiar with.
The X-Men will eventually be rebooted for live-action, and X-Men '97 seems like a great way to familiarise many fans with the team before they join the MCU. After all, Fox's movies are quickly becoming a distant memory and, outside of a few exceptions, are best off forgotten.
Take a closer look at this new promo poster for this upcoming animated series below.