X-Men Return to TV After 30 Years with New Series

The X-Men, the mutant superhero team created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1963, are returning to television after nearly three decades. The new animated series, titled X-Men '97, will premiere on Disney+ on March 20. It consists of ten episodes that continue the storyline from the original X-Men: The Animated Series, which aired from 1992 to 1997. The official trailer has been released, generating excitement among both new and longtime fans. The series is written by Beau DeMayo and directed by Jake Castorena, Chase Conley, and Emi Yonemura. It follows Wolverine, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, Rogue, Jubilee, and other mutants as they face challenges without the guidance of Professor Charles Xavier. The original team included Cyclops, Beast, Angel, Marvel Girl, and Iceman. Over the years, the X-Men franchise has expanded through comics, TV shows, video games, and films. The Royal Mail previously issued a series of illustrated stamps featuring the X-Men.