X-Men '97's Magneto Look Draws From Classic 'Trial of Magneto' Comic Storyline
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Andrew Gladman
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Summary
X-Men '97 executive producer Brad Winderbaum explains that Magneto's updated look in the early episodes of the series is directly inspired by the classic "Trial of Magneto" comic storyline. The article discusses how the show's creative team chose to honor the character's comic book roots while updating the animation for a modern audience, drawing on important source material from Marvel's comic history to inform the character's visual design.
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· 2 pulledExecutive producer Brad Winderbaum explained that Magneto's costume in the early episodes of X-Men '97 is from the original Trial of Magneto storyline.
Magneto's new look on X-Men '97 drew on important comic book roots
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