X-Men Evolution

~~AquaParade~~ · 07-09-2006, 03:28 PM

I'm looking for a little info on the X:men Evolution t.v. series.
Was it any good? Any mature storytelling?
And most of all, how does it compare to the 90's animated series??

*ZariusTwo* · 07-10-2006, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Underoath740

I'm looking for a little info on the X:men Evolution t.v. series.
Was it any good? Any mature storytelling?
And most of all, how does it compare to the 90's animated series??

X-Men: Evolution started off with worse writing than Code: Lyoko (BURN) in it's first season but gradually was allowed to become more mature in it's storytelling during the course of the second season, by the time the third arrived the show was'nt really about the teen aspect anymore and was completly an X-Men cartoon in it's own right, it was cancelled before it go any further in the fourth season but managed a nice little story arc with Apocalypse.

It's versions of certain characters were handled badly though, to maintain Wolverine's mystery, he had ot be older than everyone else, making him a "teacher" of sorts (which meant no love triangle between him, Jean, and Scott) and eventually a lone soldier who did'nt do much in the series with the exceptions of a few small episodes looking at his origins and past (like a great, well animated team-up with Captain America).

Jean was handled marveolusly, Rouge and Nightcrawler got most of the development in terms of family, and Magneto for the entire first and second seasons was a murderous little b*stard before they went the tradtional Claremont p*ssy route and made him an ally

In comparison to the animated series, it's probably the most overrated X-Men cartoon ever, and does'nt compare to the 90's version at all, as that was more of a true interpretation of the comics, but Evolution is by no means bad at all and worth watching.

~~AquaParade~~ · 07-10-2006, 11:49 AM

Thanks for the great feedback Zarius!

Serp · 07-10-2006, 04:43 PM

I like X-men Evolution. When it first came out I hated it; I was like "Teenage X-men" bleh... "High School" Bleh.. yada yada. I didn't think the first Season was so great, but its worth watching and was nessesary because it introduced a lot of characters. By the end of the First season, it took off. It ended after the fight with Apacolyps, I kinda felt that the way Apocolyps was defeated was a bit anti-climactic and I also thought the show could have lasted about 2 more seasons, but oh well.

Compared to the 90's X-men!?It took me a while to admit it to myself, but I feel X-men Evolution was the better cartoon.I felt that character development was a lot better. The plots weren't sporadic and complicated like I felt they were in X-men of the 90's. X-men Evolution isn't fast paced like X-men of 90's was, it was slower but in a since thats why I felt it was better.

but really, you'd have to see the cartoon for your self. You can't really take my word or anyone elses, you have to go by your own preference. It's best to search for some X-men Evo episodes on youtube and see if you like it. If you like them, they do sale X-men Evo episodes at Target for cheap, and I even saw a season 3 box set for about 15 dollars.

*DrSpengler* · 07-10-2006, 04:57 PM

it started out miserably. However, it managed to improve with each passing season. By the time season 3 rolled around it was really very entertaining.

I wrote a review of the season 3 box set if you want to check it out.

http://forevergeek.com/comics/dvd_re...n_season_3.php

~~AquaParade~~ · 07-11-2006, 12:04 AM

Thanks for that info everybody. Great review Dr. Spengler. I might just pick that box set up.

*ZariusTwo* · 07-11-2006, 11:22 PM

I agree a great deal with Splenger's review, the third season was when the show stopped being "teen" based and gradually became an X-Men cartoon in it's own right, probably because X-2 was due to come out and that featured characters like Bobby graduating and becoming an X-Man, hence why the animated Bobby got a bigger role.

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 11-02-2006, 03:30 PM

I liked X-Men Evolution. I thought it was funny that they went to HS while living at a school, but that was part of the charm of the show.

I liked the addition of the New Mutants. I wish they had gone onto season 4 because one of my favorite plots from the 80's is Magneto joining the X-Men.

Jon · 11-02-2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by hobbit_mania

I liked X-Men Evolution. I thought it was funny that they went to HS while living at a school, but that was part of the charm of the show.

I liked the addition of the New Mutants. I wish they had gone onto season 4 because one of my favorite plots from the 80's is Magneto joining the X-Men.

Huh?! I think they had a 4th Season... have to re-check on that, though.

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 11-03-2006, 01:36 PM

I meant fifth season. Wasn't the fourth season really short?

*Brodie* · 11-03-2006, 01:40 PM

Is there a reson theres only one complete season on dvd? And its season 3?

Jon · 11-03-2006, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodie

Is there a reson theres only one complete season on dvd? And its season 3?

Other then they decided to release it that way... don't know?? Seasons 1 and 2 were released, of course, but in 4 single-disc releases each.

Jon · 11-03-2006, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hobbit_mania

I meant fifth season. Wasn't the fourth season really short?

Yes, pretty short (like 9 episodes, I think).

*Drtooth* · 11-04-2006, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

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In comparison to the animated series, it's probably the most overrated X-Men cartoon ever, and does'nt compare to the 90's version at all, as that was more of a true interpretation of the comics, but Evolution is by no means bad at all and worth watching.

I'd sum it up exactly the same. The 90's X-men was fabulous. The best thing Saban has ever done was the 90's Marvel cartoons. I always wondered what the 1980's X-men would have looked like, had it been sold. Definately not as intense, I trust.

With that said, I feel the one weakness that X-men Evolution overcame was the fact it was made as a tie-in with the X-men movie (which, I think is why they're all teenagers). It grew to be more than that... even The Batman seems to be doing that as of late.

*DrSpengler* · 11-04-2006, 03:48 PM

I find myself wishing Pryde of the X-Men had earned an animated series at times, mostly because I wanted more Kitty Pryde. I really wish they hadn't replaced her with Jubilee in the Saban series as the "noob" X-Man. But, well, different era, different cast, I suppose.

Well, anyhow, I still adore the Saban series despite all its faults as it was what got me into comic books in general. It may have had some stiff animation, a lot of loose ends and ocassionally sketchy continuity, but the show was damn risk-taking and nearly got itself cancelled on a few occassions (like, almost immediately after the first episode).

*ZariusTwo* · 11-04-2006, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Drtooth

I'd sum it up exactly the same. The 90's X-men was fabulous. The best thing Saban has ever done was the 90's Marvel cartoons. I always wondered what the 1980's X-men would have looked like, had it been sold. Definately not as intense, I trust.

With that said, I feel the one weakness that X-men Evolution overcame was the fact it was made as a tie-in with the X-men movie (which, I think is why they're all teenagers). It grew to be more than that... even The Batman seems to be doing that as of late.

If it had been given a series,. we'd have seen intense Magneto throughout, that would have been awesome, the best Mangeto strips and animated episodes are when he's completly badass.

*Spike Spiegel* · 11-15-2006, 10:03 AM

X-Men: Evolution was actually the first X-Men show that I ever saw. However, when I saw the 90's series on JETIX later, I concluded that the 90s show was far superior..and it was really kewl to not to see Rogue as a wimpy teenaged goth but as a strong female charcacter with some real GUTS who could fly around and stuff.

07-09-2006, 03:28 PM	#1
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	X-Men Evolution I'm looking for a little info on the X:men Evolution t.v. series. Was it any good? Any mature storytelling? And most of all, how does it compare to the 90's animated series??

07-11-2006, 11:22 PM	#7
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,494	I agree a great deal with Splenger's review, the third season was when the show stopped being "teen" based and gradually became an X-Men cartoon in it's own right, probably because X-2 was due to come out and that featured characters like Bobby graduating and becoming an X-Man, hence why the animated Bobby got a bigger role. __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks

11-03-2006, 01:40 PM	#11
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	Is there a reson theres only one complete season on dvd? And its season 3? __________________ Stupendous Monster

07-10-2006, 11:49 AM	#3
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	Thanks for the great feedback Zarius!

07-10-2006, 04:43 PM	#4
Serp Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 362	I like X-men Evolution. When it first came out I hated it; I was like "Teenage X-men" bleh... "High School" Bleh.. yada yada. I didn't think the first Season was so great, but its worth watching and was nessesary because it introduced a lot of characters. By the end of the First season, it took off. It ended after the fight with Apacolyps, I kinda felt that the way Apocolyps was defeated was a bit anti-climactic and I also thought the show could have lasted about 2 more seasons, but oh well. Compared to the 90's X-men!?It took me a while to admit it to myself, but I feel X-men Evolution was the better cartoon.I felt that character development was a lot better. The plots weren't sporadic and complicated like I felt they were in X-men of the 90's. X-men Evolution isn't fast paced like X-men of 90's was, it was slower but in a since thats why I felt it was better. but really, you'd have to see the cartoon for your self. You can't really take my word or anyone elses, you have to go by your own preference. It's best to search for some X-men Evo episodes on youtube and see if you like it. If you like them, they do sale X-men Evo episodes at Target for cheap, and I even saw a season 3 box set for about 15 dollars.

07-10-2006, 04:57 PM	#5
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	it started out miserably. However, it managed to improve with each passing season. By the time season 3 rolled around it was really very entertaining. I wrote a review of the season 3 box set if you want to check it out. http://forevergeek.com/comics/dvd_re...n_season_3.php

07-11-2006, 12:04 AM	#6
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	Thanks for that info everybody. Great review Dr. Spengler. I might just pick that box set up.

11-02-2006, 03:30 PM	#8
Mr._Mutant_Man Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,340	I liked X-Men Evolution. I thought it was funny that they went to HS while living at a school, but that was part of the charm of the show. I liked the addition of the New Mutants. I wish they had gone onto season 4 because one of my favorite plots from the 80's is Magneto joining the X-Men.

11-03-2006, 01:36 PM	#10
Mr._Mutant_Man Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,340	I meant fifth season. Wasn't the fourth season really short?

11-04-2006, 03:48 PM	#15
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	I find myself wishing Pryde of the X-Men had earned an animated series at times, mostly because I wanted more Kitty Pryde. I really wish they hadn't replaced her with Jubilee in the Saban series as the "noob" X-Man. But, well, different era, different cast, I suppose. Well, anyhow, I still adore the Saban series despite all its faults as it was what got me into comic books in general. It may have had some stiff animation, a lot of loose ends and ocassionally sketchy continuity, but the show was damn risk-taking and nearly got itself cancelled on a few occassions (like, almost immediately after the first episode).