It’s The ’90’s Again In Russell Dauterman’s ‘X-Men ’97’ #1 Cover
by Tony Thornley
There are few millennial comics fans who don’t consider X-Men The Animated Series one of the most formative pieces of media. Nevertheless, the 1990s are back with Marvel’s upcoming X-Men ‘97.
Creators Steve Foxe and Salva Espin — the team behind the popular X-Men ‘92: House of XCII — reunite for this four issue limited series that serves as a prequel to the upcoming Disney+ animated series. It will chronicle what Cyclops, Wolverine, Storm, Jubilee, Rogue, Jean Grey, Gambit and Beast have gone through since the original series ended in 1997. To go with it, superstar artist Russell Dauterman has updated one of his most popular pieces: the fan art that actually got him noticed by Marvel Comics.
“X-Men: The Animated Series was everything to me as a kid, and sparked my love of the X-Men and comics — I wouldn’t be a comic book artist without it!” Dauterman shared. “This piece is based on an X-Men: The Animated Series fan art I did a decade ago — the fan art that got me hired at Marvel! Now, it’s completely redone as an official cover to celebrate the new show. Absolutely thrilled to do this piece, and can’t wait for ’97!”
Check out the cover above and watch for X-Men ‘97 #1 on March 27th, 2024 from Marvel Comics!