X-Men '97 Trailer: Fans Have A Problem With The Spider-Man Easter Egg

15.02.2024 - 23:30 / gamerant.com / Easter Egg / Kevin Feige / Jonah Jameson / Brad Winderbaum / Disney Plus / Jean Grey / Jerry Mackenzie

The first X-Men '97 trailer has arrived, and it received largely positive reviews from fans. However, the trailer contains an unexpected Spider-Man easter egg that has upset some fans.

The X-Men '97 trailer provides the first look at the series, which picks up after the conclusion of the X-Men animated series. It will continue the adventures of Cyclops, Jean Grey, Wolverine, and their fellow mutants following the death of Professor X. Marvel Studios is involved in the production along with executive producers Brad Winderbaum and Kevin Feige. While Doctor Strange 2 and Ms. Marvel nodded toward the X-Men cartoon, X-Men '97 will stand alone rather than directly connecting to the MCU.

In Marvel's X-Men '97 trailer, fans spotted a Daily Bugle newspaper flying by with an article asking if Spider-Man is a mutant. However, his name is missing the iconic hyphen, spelled «Spiderman.» This omission surprised some fans, with @AllThingsMARVL tweeting, «Where is the hyphen[?] RESPECT THE HYPHEN!» The showrunners likely intended this Easter Egg as a tribute and reference to Spider-Man's presence in their universe. Still, some fans take the missing hyphen as a slight against the canonical name. Reddit user VariousVarieties provided a humorous explanation for the absent hyphen, noting the history of Spider-Man and J. Jonah Jameson. «You can tell that The Daily Bugle hates 'Spiderman' because they missed out the hyphen,» they said. Another Reddit user linked the RespectTheHyphen sub-Reddit, a page to point out instances where people forgot to include the hyphen in Spider-Man's name.

The X-Men '97 trailer arrives after years of fans eagerly awaiting the return of this beloved animated series that originally aired from 1992-1997. With Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox properties like X-Men and Fantastic Four, the possibilities opened up for revivals like this. The trailer capitalizes on the nostalgia and passion of fans of the original show. While the Spider-Man easter egg has ruffled some feathers, the trailer has garnered enthusiasm. The references to the iconic 1990s show and the updated animation style have created significant excitement for the revival series that debuts exclusively on Disney Plus. For many, X-Men was a definitive part of their childhood, laying the groundwork for the modern superhero genre.

This debate highlights the high expectations fans have for X-Men '97. However, such Easter eggs have become commonplace in modern superhero films and shows. The references are likely meant to reward eagle-eyed fans while allowing room for the series to expand its scope. As long as the show stays focused on delivering a thrilling continuation of the X-Men's adventures, a small Spider-Man tease should not cause