The X-Men are easily one of the oldest and most popular franchises of Marvel, and unlike other renowned franchises, they have continued to stay fan-favorite since their debut in 1963. One of the key reasons that the fans love the mutant series is that each time, the writers would continue to head into a new direction to keep things interesting among the fans. Moreover, the franchise has been there for so long that every fan’s favorite character will have their own story.
Naturally, X-Men became a global phenomenon, and while the world was leaning towards superheroes, fans leaned towards them as Marvel featured mutants, who were fighting for their place in society. The franchise showcased a gripping story and amazing fight scenes, but a struggle for equality was always showcased, and the OG fans weren’t having it when some prejudiced individuals disrespected their favorite series.
X-Men Fans Silenced Bigots For Shrouding The Upcoming Series in Controversy
X-Men was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby during a very chaotic era in the United States of America because, in the 60s, the country was undergoing a massive social change. The changes were an effect of a number of factors like the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, the threat of the Soviet Union, and the Nuclear Armageddon. The mutants were showcased as underdogs who were segregated from the main society.
Eventually, the franchise was showcased as something that stood for all the marginalized people around the world. Even in 2017 via MSN, the Late Stan Lee said that this is about the fictional universe,
“has always been and always will be a reflection of the world right outside of our window… the stories of heroism… have room for everyone, regardless of their race, gender, religion or colour of their skin. The only things we don’t have room for are hatred, intolerance and bigotry.”
Naturally, this theme was also present in Beau DeMayo’s upcoming series X-Men ’97, but certain intolerant people decided to show hate for the show as they bombed it with criticism and relentless hatred called it too woke, and tried to get the show canceled. However, the OG fans of the franchise quickly came forward and silenced the keyboard warriors on X.
I mean… X-Men is literally an allegory for the Civil Rights movement and minority groups being oppressed. It's the "wokest" franchise imaginable https://t.co/g62tPRKH6U
— Daniel Richtman (@DanielRPK) February 19, 2024
i just hate when people say woke i think it’s silly 💀
— ᵀᴴᴱ amazing buggy (@bugtrio) February 19, 2024
Agreed.
Now, they should ensure Magneto stays true to his orgin, unlike the rumors they want to take away his Jewish identity.
"He'd be too old!", some may say.
To that, I share a revolutionary idea in that they can add slower aging just like they added his helmet blocking…
— DudesExMachina (@DudesExMachina) February 19, 2024
Jesus Christ it's literally not and his been explained multiple times by Stan Lee himself.
— The Angry Badger (@TheAngryBadger3) February 20, 2024
They don't read comics, bro 😭😭😭
— __Anthony__ (@TheAmazonSpider) February 20, 2024
The fans have silenced the haters for calling the mutant franchise “too woke,” as they tore apart everyone for showcasing unnecessary hate towards the animated series, which has been immensely popular among the masses.
Who Will Be The Supervillain in The Animated Series?
Even though it has been showcased in the comics and the film that Erik Magnus Lehnsherr popularly known as Magneto, has been showcased as one of the most powerful and sinister supervillains in the mutant universe, he will not be the main villain in the animated series. During the X-Men: 60 Uncanny Years Live Virtual Event via The Direct, writer Beau DeMayo confirmed that Mr. Sinister will be the main antagonist of the series.
“A very, very, very, very favorite character of mine and many others, Mr. Sinister, will rear his ugly head from the past with a pretty foolproof plan to destroy the X-Men once and for all.”
The trailer for the upcoming show has sent shockwaves around the world, and fans will not let any inconvenience from the haters hinder the animated series.
X-Men ’97 will release on 20th March 2024 on Disney+.
