Key Takeaways:
– Storm may have left the X-Men’s team after losing her powers on Marvel’s X-Men ’97.
– There’s speculation that the series may bring in Black Panther, closely linked to mutants and Storm’s storyline.
– The animated Marvel universe allows for crossover opportunities, potentially making it possible for T’Challa and Ororo’s relationship to be displayed.
– The series might also introduce Azari, the son of Black Panther and Storm.
Following its stunning debut on Disney Plus, X-Men ’97 has garnered positive reviews from fans and critics alike. The show’s initial two episodes have already staged high stakes for its characters. With dramatic moments like Storm losing her powers—prompting her to leave the X-Men’s team—the series has begun on a high note.
A Potentially Pivotal Doorway for Black Panther’s Introduction
One intriguing theory posits that the series might invite in another superhero who has a deep connection to mutants and is directly linked to Storm’s storyline: Black Panther. If the theory holds, a powerless Ororo might decide to return to her roots, potentially encountering T’Challa, her future spouse.
The theory is buoyed by the adaptability of the animated Marvel universe. It offers more flexibility than the films and television counterparts, allowing seamless crossovers of characters from varying Marvel entities. Given that, it’s plausible that the X-Men ’97 could feature characters from the Avengers and vice-versa.
New Paths and Relationships to be Explored
Recalling the X-Men: The Animated Series canon, Spider-Man also exists in this universe. Hence, introducing a variant of T’Challa into the X-Men ’97 Universe, who could potentially develop a comic-accurate relationship with Ororo, isn’t a stretch.
If Ororo and T’Challa’s relationship does blossom on-screen, it might pave the way for the introduction of their son, Azari, into the X-Men ’97 series. Azari carries both his father’s super soldier abilities and a certain control over electricity, a mutant power inherited from his mother, Storm.
Azari’s Potential Debut on X-Men ’97
Azari, who made his appearance in the comics and in Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow, is known for inheriting the talents of his parents, Black Panther and Storm. If X-Men ’97 chooses to introduce Azari, it could mark his second emergence outside the comics.
Given that X-Men ’97 has successfully established a balance between fanservice and storytelling, the prospect of Azari making an appearance isn’t far-fetched. A subplot involving a toddler Azari could potentially be in the pipeline of the show.
In conclusion, as X-Men ’97 continues to build its universe, the potential introduction of Black Panther, and subsequently the unearthing of Ororo’s relationship with him, could prove to be an exciting plot twist. Only time will reveal the path the animated show chooses to take, but the possibilities are endless and the anticipation is palpable.
