X-Men '97: Season Two #4 | Marvel Comics Animated Series Tie-In

X-Men '97: Season Two #4 continues Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the Emmy-nominated animated series, written by Steve Foxe with art by Salva Espin and covers by Todd Nauck, releasing September 9, 2026.

Quick Facts:

• Title: X-Men '97: Season Two #4
• Publisher: Marvel Comics
• Writer: Steve Foxe
• Art: Salva Espin
• Covers: Todd Nauck
• Format: Single issue, limited series
• Release Date: September 9, 2026

What is this series? The in-continuity comic companion to X-Men '97, Marvel Studios' revival of the '90s animated series — same era, same character designs, same tone. Foxe and Espin capture the Saturday-morning voice while telling stories the show doesn't have screen time for.

Why collectors want this issue:

• X-Men '97 is the most acclaimed X-Men screen project in decades, and its comic tie-ins ride the audience of every new season drop
• Todd Nauck's covers channel the exact '90s animated aesthetic fans buy this book for
• Animation tie-in comics historically get overlooked at order time — low print runs on a high-demand license is the classic sleeper setup

Do I need to watch the show first? It helps but isn't required — the comic recaps what matters. For viewers, it's canon-adjacent material between seasons.