‘X-Men 97’ has become a must-watch weekly event for all Marvel fans. Without a doubt, the series by the fired Beau DeMayo is showing how things should be done at the studio to regain the lost fandom in the past two years, and it seems to be a turning point for the company’s future.
In the eighth chapter, we encounter a fierce battle that begins between the X-Men and the villain Bastion, who has turned people from all over the world into “human sentinels” to fight against mutants. The episode is chaos in every sense; the beginning of a war that will end in a big way. But it has also been an episode in which we have been able to see all kinds of cameos and easter eggs. Here are the best ones.
Spider-Man is here!
Undoubtedly, the best revelation of the chapter has been the appearance of Spider-Man, and not just any Spider-Man! The Spider-Man from the nineties series, who has already crossed paths with the X-Men on several occasions before, makes an appearance as part of the upcoming war.
Two villains from Wolverine make an appearance
In addition to Spider-Man, we can take a look at two other very important Marvel characters: Silver Samurai and Omega Red. Both were enemies of the X-Men, specifically of Wolverine, and it seems that they will also be part of the final war.
Juggernaut also appears… in his own way
Another famous villain that appears in the last episode of X-Men 97′ is Juggernaut, but there’s a catch. In reality, Morph takes on his form to fight against the Sentinels.
Doctor Doom and Baron Zemo as allies of Bastion
At the beginning of the episode, it is revealed that Bastion is not alone, but has several allies in his plans around the world. The two most recognizable ones are Doctor Doom and Baron Zemo.
Other details
The chapter is full of references for X-Men fans, from the ending with Charles Xavier calling his X-Men to the phrase “Magneto was right“, so often repeated in the comics. We can also see Cable’s quantum computer that allows him to time travel, as well as a reference to the sorcerers of Kamar-Taj. Without a doubt, the series has spared nothing for the imagination.
