Summary
The word is out, andX-Men ‘97is a runaway success.
Fans are already speculating on a prospective name Spider-Man ‘98!
However,Spider-Mantook things a step further thanX-Men.
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ButSpider-Man: The Animated Seriesdemonstrated that characters from separate character families can work and exist togetheronscreen!
These episodes saw Spider-Man meet and interact with the cast ofX-Men: The Animated Series.
Later on,Spider-Mancrossed over with another ’90s Marvel Animated series,Iron Man.
A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they’re challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
Iron Man’s show was not even airing on Fox Kids at the time, likeSpider-ManandX-Men.
It was truly an epic era for Marvel fans to see various characters from separate shows interacting together onscreen.
Spider-Man previously made only one partial cameo appearance inX-Men: The Animated Seriesduring “The Phoenix Saga.”
However,this was not Spideys only appearance inX-Men ‘97.
Spidey’s showended with Madame Webtaking Spider-Man to reunite with his long-lost girlfriend, Mary Jane.
Previously, Mary Jane was lost in an interdimensional void during a fight with the Green Goblin.
One thing is certain:The cameo appearances inX-Men ‘97will only intensify those dreams.
And they’re probably not what you’d expect.
It’s unlikely that Marvel Animation will look into developingSpider-Man ‘98untilYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manis released and runs its course.
By that time, momentum for a potentialSpider-Man ‘98continuation could wane.
Based on Marvel Studios’ TV rights, creating aSpider-Man ‘98series appears legally viable.
Asreported by Deadline, Sony Pictures controls the live-action rights to Spider-Man and about 900 Marvel characters.
However, the music rights might prove to be a cause for concern.
Of course,X-Men ‘97brought back the iconic opening theme song from the classic 1990s animated series.
