New X-Men '97 Prelude Comic Offers Strong Clues for Season 2 Release Window
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Marvel Comics has announced a five-issue prelude series for X-Men '97 season 2, arriving June 3, which offers a strong hint at a summer 2026 premiere window for the animated show.
Fans waiting for a resolution to the massive cliffhanger that ended the first season of X-Men '97 finally have a fresh timeline to track. Marvel Comics recently announced a five-issue prelude series titled X-Men '97: Season Two, written by Steve Foxe with art by Salva Espin. The first issue is scheduled to hit shelves on June 3. Because tie-in media often lines up strategically with screen debuts, this early summer release date points toward a potential summer 2026 premiere window for the animated show itself on Disney Plus.
The comic will bridge the gap between seasons by tackling the chaotic status quo left behind by the season one finale, diving directly into the splintered reality of mutants scattered across time and space. Marvel has also teased the introduction of major new characters and teams in the prelude pages. This means comic readers might get an early look at fresh mutant rosters before they appear on screen.
While previous tie-in patterns for the series suggest the book could drop right around the time the show returns, the June launch gives the community a concrete anchor point for planning. As we wait for official confirmation from streaming schedules, check out the original report on Polygon for a look at the newly revealed variant covers by Todd Nauck and Jhony Caballero.
Source: Polygon
Tags: X-Men '97, Marvel, Animation, Streaming, Comic Books
Original article: Polygon