12 Avengers Characters That Should Appear In X-Men ’97

Kamala Khan, also known as Ms. Marvel, wasn’t even around when “X-Men: The Animated Series” premiered in 1992. While she wouldn’t be introduced until 2013, over twenty years later, she might just be the perfect person to join the cast of established X-Men heroes. Since her debut, the popularity of the character has been steadily climbing, with a recent spike in interest over the past few years thanks to her starring roles in the “Marvel Rising” series, the “Marvel’s Avengers” video game, and the live-action “Ms. Marvel” show on Disney+. It’s the latter that might make her such a great addition to “X-Men ’97.”

Traditionally, in Marvel Comics, Kamala has been portrayed as an Inhuman. She gains the power to stretch her limbs and reform her body after coming into contact with the Terrigen Mist, like most Inhumans. However, the show changes these origins. In “Ms. Marvel,” Kamala gains her powers thanks to a magic bangle she inherits from her grandmother. But, in a surprise twist, it turns out that she is only able to use the bangle because she’s a mutant.

With Marvel looking to relaunch Ms. Marvel as a mutant in the MCU, her inclusion in “X-Men ’97” could go a long way towards helping rebrand the hero. An appearance could also incorporate elements of her relationship with Cyclops from Marvel Comics, in which she has a close friendship and bond with the time-displaced X-Men hero.

Kamala Khan, also known as Ms. Marvel, wasn’t even around when “X-Men: The Animated Series” premiered in 1992. While she wouldn’t be introduced until 2013, over twenty years later, she might just be the perfect person to join the cast of established X-Men heroes. Since her debut, the popularity of the character has been steadily climbing, with a recent spike in interest over the past few years thanks to her starring roles in the “Marvel Rising” series, the “Marvel’s Avengers” video game, and the live-action “Ms. Marvel” show on Disney+. It’s the latter that might make her such a great addition to “X-Men ’97.”

Traditionally, in Marvel Comics, Kamala has been portrayed as an Inhuman. She gains the power to stretch her limbs and reform her body after coming into contact with the Terrigen Mist, like most Inhumans. However, the show changes these origins. In “Ms. Marvel,” Kamala gains her powers thanks to a magic bangle she inherits from her grandmother. But, in a surprise twist, it turns out that she is only able to use the bangle because she’s a mutant.

With Marvel looking to relaunch Ms. Marvel as a mutant in the MCU, her inclusion in “X-Men ’97” could go a long way towards helping rebrand the hero. An appearance could also incorporate elements of her relationship with Cyclops from Marvel Comics, in which she has a close friendship and bond with the time-displaced X-Men hero.