This X-Men 97 article contains spoilers.
But the Master of Magnetism rarely pressed his advantage.
and tears the adamantium skeleton out of Wolverines body.
After Xavier takes his lumps from Cyclops andRogue, the team suits up in all-new costumes… sort of.
For some, the money line came from Cyclops, who tosses a blue and gold costume to Cable.
When Cable makes a crack about the outrageous get-up, Cyclops responds, What were you expecting?
The most notable costume change belongs to Jean Grey.
X-Men 97ups the stakes by splitting the heroes inthree.
However, Rogue and Sunspot leave the group entirely, joining Magneto and fighting against their former allies.
In the comics, Wolverines loss resulted in a major status quo change for the character.
For Wolverine,Fatal Attractionsrevealed that his claws were indeed part of his mutant power.
His only true mutant powers were his heightened senses and healing factor.
Over the next few years of X-Men and Wolverine comics, it grew worse.
Without the metal in his body, the healing factor went wild, turning Wolverine intoa more feral creature.
And, for some reason, his nose disappeared.
Weird times, man.
Things dont go much better forX-Men 97s Gold Team.
Forge and a repowered Storm lead an attack on Bastion.
An inheritor of his mothers own psychic powers, the mind-controlled Cable overwhelms Jean and appears to kill her.
Shocking for a cartoon show?
But lets be clear.
The X-Men die and resurrect a lot, none more than Jean Grey.
Shes called thePhoenixfor a reason.
More importantly,Onslaughtstems from a desperate decision by Xavier.
Why, none other than Magneto ripping out Wolverines skeleton.
An Ongoing Onslaught?
Just before Wolverine stabs Magneto, Xavier sends a telepathic message to his old friend.
Youve left me no choice, Magnus, he says, using a name that recalls their deep connection.
The Master of Magnetism throws back his head in pain, his eyes empty and glowing.
Or did Cyclops realize something, which longtime comic readers realized as well.
Even if the fight itself takes up just an episode, the fallout will surely be more long-lasting.
Will the X-Men stay together to make Xaviers dream a reality?
Well find out whenX-Men 97airs its season finale next week!
X-Men 97 is now streaming on Disney+.
