Confused by the cliffhanger at the end of X-Men ‘97’s second episode?
We’ve got all the answers, straight from the classic ’80s comics.
This X-Men 97 article contains spoilers.
I need the X-Men!
Its a second one, while the first is standing by Cyclops, watching this doppelganger in shock.
For casual viewers, this cliffhanger may require an X-plainer.
Worry not, for I have the answers.
To me, myX-Men 97viewers!
There, he met a pretty redheaded pilot named Madelyne Pryor.
At least, that was Claremonts plan.
If he had his way, Cyclops would retire from superheroing and Jean Grey would stay dead.
However, Claremont did the best he could with the editorial interference.
Shes a clone of the villainMr.
Sinister, an evil geneticist with an interest in controlling the Summers line.
Theres no doubt after this cliffhanger that the arrival of Madelyne Pryor will kick off an adaptation ofInferno.
Plenty of Claremont-esque drama should ensue at Xaviers School for Gifted Youngsters.
Sometimes, the approach is overwhelming.
New episodes of X-Men 97 stream on Wednesdays on Disney+.
