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Marvel has successfully wrapped up the first season of their popular comicX-Men ’97,with episode 10 released yesterday. The animated series has been making waves on social media for some time and ignited a flurry of opinions and debates among fans. Not to forget, Beau DeMayo, the creator of this show, also actively kept fans engaged by dropping intriguing tidbits to keep the buzz alive.
Now, after the exhilarating reception of this action-packed installment, the writer has once again turned to X (formerly known as Twitter) to hype the show. But this time, he made a playful comment about Wolverine and Morph’s relationship, a topic that has sparked much debate among viewers in the past.
X-Men ’97 creator Beau DeMayo takes a jibe at Wolverine and Morph’s friendship
Beau DeMayorecently took to X to share a picture featuring Wolverine and Morph. The post read “They seem to be very good friends” with the two mutants standing next to one another and Morph putting a hand on Wolverine’s shoulder. Through this post, the producer seemed to hint at the character’s friendship which has been questioned in theX-Men ’97series.
#XMen97pic.twitter.com/aMVpRLTAbz
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo)Jul 01, 2025
As fans saw, episode 3 tantalizingly hinted at a budding romance between Morph and Wolverine, promising to shake up their dynamic. Though initially the depiction of when themutantas a nonbinary character received backlash, fans loved the increased spotlight on the captivating partnership between these two wanting to know if Morph loves Logan.
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This refreshing shift from the typicalX-Menanimated storylines has resonated deeply with viewers. Despite their limited on-screen time together, the genuine bond between these two characters has managed to captivate millions of hearts.
Why did Beau DeMayo get fired from X-Men ’97?
X-Men ’97caused a stir even before its release when creator Beau DeMayo was fired before the series premiered. The sudden termination caught fans off guard leaving them wondering about the reason why this prominent writer who has credits on shows like Netflix’sThe Witcherand Paramount’sStar Trek: Strange New Worldswas terminated.
As of now, it remains unclear why DeMayo was suddenly fired from Marvel Studios. Neither DeMayo nor Marvel Studios have spoken about this shocking decision. However, this did not stop DeMayo from promotingX-Men ’97who has remained connected with fans through posts and comments.
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Others who collaborated with DeMayo have also shared positive feedback. Brad Winderbaum, the head of Marvel Studios’ streaming, television, and animation praised the producer in his interview withEntertainment Weekly.
“Beau had real respect and passion for these characters and wrote what I think are excellent scripts that really the rest of the team were able to draw inspiration from [to] build this amazing show that’s on screen.”
All the episodes ofX-Men ’97are currently available for streaming on Disney+.
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Shikha Arya is a skilled content writer and entertainment journalist armed with a Master’s degree in English Literature. With over two years of experience, she specializes in thought-provoking pieces about pop culture icons, particularly drawn to cult classics such as “Stranger Things” and period dramas like “Downtown Abbey.” Ever abreast of industry trends, Shikha’s writing captures the pulse of what’s hot in entertainment. When not crafting compelling narratives, she finds solace in the tranquility of books and streaming shows, using these outlets to unwind after a day of creativity.
