After a 30-year wait, Spider-Man fans were treated to a surprise by Marvel in episode 8 of the X-Men ’97 animated series.
Tl;dr
- Episode 8 of X-Men ’97 surprises Spider-Man fans.
- Magneto reappears and unleashes his power on Earth.
- A cameo of Peter Parker/Spider-Man is featured in the episode.
- Call for a revival of Spider-Man: The Animated Series after this cameo.
A Surprise for Spider-Man Fans
Spider-Man fans’ patience has finally paid off. After a 30-year wait, episode 8 of X-Men ’97 delivers a significant surprise to them. The episode “Tolerance is Extinction – Part 1,” the first part of the season 1 finale, does not disappoint. It offers incredible action, character development, and a deeper exploration of Bastion, the secret villain of X-Men ’97.
The Return of Magneto
The master of magnetism, Magneto, believed to be dead in episode 5 of X-Men ’97, reappears as a prisoner of Bastion. With the help of Val Cooper, Magneto manages to break free from Bastion’s restraints and unleash his power on Earth. A sequence shows people around the world experiencing Magneto’s power, including a particularly exciting cameo for Marvel fans.
A Highly Anticipated Appearance
Among these characters, episode 8 of X-Men ’97 takes the opportunity to include cameos of Marvel Comics characters, including Peter Parker/Spider-Man himself. He is shown swinging on his webs in Manhattan before sensing the waves of magnetism crossing the Earth. Beau DeMayo, the creator of X-Men ’97, confirmed via Twitter that this Spider-Man is indeed from Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994-1998).
Call for the Revival of Spider-Man: The Animated Series
This appearance naturally sparked great excitement among Marvel fans. It has also reignited calls for the revival of Spider-Man: The Animated Series. Fans hope that the success of X-Men ’97 will encourage Marvel to continue in this direction.
What Do We Think?
Spider-Man’s cameo in X-Men ’97 has reignited fans’ interest in 90s Marvel animation. His return could lead to exploring new story arcs and characters introduced in the comics since the end of Spider-Man: The Animated Series. A sequel could allow Marvel to capitalize on the current excitement and keep fans thrilled.