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The Uncanny Use of a Racial Slur in X-Men Before you go any further, please understand In recent years, Chris Claremont has been pushing to change the name of the X-Men to X-People or X-Group. Some people believe that this is his way of trying to make amends for his past racist remarks. A recent discussion online in the Facebook Retro Gaming Group brought to light a troubling exchange from Uncanny X-Men #196, published in 1985 …

X-Men Name Change Debate: Chris Claremont and Victoria Alonso Weigh In Renowned X-Men writer Chris Claremont has shared his perspective on the current discussion surrounding the potential renaming of Marvel’s mutant heroes, the X-Men. Claremont, celebrated for his extensive and influential 16-year tenure on The X-Men comic book series, has been a pivotal figure in the development of the franchise, introducing beloved characters such as Rogue, Psylocke, Kitty Pryde (Shadowcat), Phoenix, Sabretooth, …

Iman Vellani, the star who brought Ms. Marvel to life in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), has recently shared her aspirations for her character to join the ranks of the X-Men. The actress, celebrated for her role as Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel, spoke about her character’s future and her own wishes for the next big leap in the MCU. Vellani’s Ms. Marvel first appeared in the Disney Plus Hotstar series and later made …

Giancarlo Esposito, known for his roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, has reiterated his desire to portray Professor X in a future Marvel X-Men movie. However, the actor has expressed his preference for playing a version of the character that does not rely on a wheelchair. In a recent interview with the Fade to Black podcast, Esposito shared his thoughts on the iconic role, stating, “…immediately I go, ‘It …

X-Men ’97 Brings Back Obscure Villain With Intriguing Potential As much as I break chops about this show, make no mistake, I will be watching as a fan. And as a fan I hope it entertains. I am rooting for this show to win me over. The highly-anticipated X-Men ’97 is set to revive the beloved Saturday morning cartoon on Disney+, bringing with it the signature elements fans adored: epic …

Stan Lee Dispels Myth That X-Men Were Originally Envisioned as LGBTQ Allegory In a 2007 radio interview that has recently resurfaced, comic book icon Stan Lee directly refuted a widespread assumption that his X-Men characters were conceived as an allegory for the LGBTQ+ community. Speaking on Coast to Coast AM with guest host Ian Punnett, Lee stated unambiguously that the analogy was not his intention when creating the X-Men in …

“Shapeshifting Beyond Gender: X-Men’s Morph Redefined in ’97 Reboot – Progress or Politics?” As the countdown to the eagerly anticipated “X-Men ’97” ticks away, a storm of debate has ignited over the latest news to hit the mutant fandom: Morph, the beloved shapeshifter whose first appearance captivated audiences in the early ’90s animated series, is reportedly being re-introduced as a non-binary character. This revelation has sparked a fiery conversation across …