Summary Claremont found real-world influence in Israeli leader Menachem Begin’s evolution for Magneto’s character development. X-Men’s mutants were created as a reflection of oppressed minorities in America by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Claremont emphasized storytelling with social relevance while adding complexity to Xavier and Magneto’s dynamic. SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE … Read more
In a few weeks, the ‘90s are back in style—well, if you’re a fan of Marvel’s merry mutants, that is. It’s not too much longer until X-Men ‘97, the new continuation of the iconic X-Men: The Animated Series hits Disney+, and Marvel has now dropped the titles for all 10 episodes of season one… including … Read more
Image: Lego New year, new… Lego? That’s how that saying goes, right? After a few quiet months to round out 2023, Lego is starting 2024 with a bang with tons of new sets. Marvel! Star Wars! Sonic! Jurassic Park! Bouquets and Polaroids! Truly, something for everyone. Seriously, after the last few months delivered a few … Read more
Image: Hasbro As we get closer and closer to the arrival of X-Men ‘97, the rallying cry of “To me, my X-Men merchandise!” just gets louder and louder. Earlier this week we saw Lego get in on the X-mania with a new set, but now it’s Hasbro’s turn with its latest wave inspired by the … Read more
Although the X-Men have been returning to the world of Lego in fits and starts recently—a few characters in the Marvel minifigures line here, a giant Wolverine fist there—2014 was the last time Marvel’s mutants actually got to star in a more traditional Lego set. That’s now changing… but it’s not an entirely joyous turn … Read more