X-Men (TV Series)

X-Men

Genre	Superhero fiction Action/Adventure
Developed by	Eric Lewald Sidney Iwanter Mark Edens
Voices of	Cedric Smith Norm Spencer Catherine Disher Iona Morris (1992–1993) Alison Sealy-Smith (1993–1997) Lenore Zann Chris Potter (1992–1996) Tony Daniels (1997) Cathal J. Dodd Alyson Court George Buza
Country of origin	United States
No. of Seasons	5
No. of episodes	76 (list of episodes)
Production
Producer(s)	Larry Houston Will Meugniot
Running time	22 minutes
Production company(s)	Marvel Entertainment Group Saban Entertainment Marvel Studios (1997) —Animation— AKOM (South Korean Animation Studio) Philippine Animation Studio, Inc. (Filipino Animation Studio) Hong Ying Animation (Taiwanese Animation Studio)
Distributor	Saban Entertainment Genesis Entertainment
Broadcast
Original channel	Fox Kids
Original release	October 31, 1992 – September 20, 1997
Chronology
Preceded by	X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men
Followed by	X-Men: Evolution

X-Men, also known as X-Men: The Animated Series, is an American animated television series which debuted on October 31, 1992 in the United States on the Fox Network as part of its Fox Kids Saturday morning lineup. X-Men was Marvel Comics' second attempt at an animated X-Men TV series after the pilot X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men was not picked up.

[edit] Background

Main article: List of X-Men (TV series) episodes

Cyclops / Scott Summers (Norm Spencer): The leader of the X-Men. He possesses the ability to fire concussive blasts from his eyes. He is in a relationship with Jean Grey.
Wolverine / Logan (Cathal J. Dodd): A mutant with a regenerative healing factor, heightened senses, an adamantium-laced skeleton that render his bones virtually indestructible, and retractable claws capable of cutting virtually anything.
Rogue (Lenore Zann): She possesses the uncontrollable ability to absorb the memories, powers and energy of those she touches. She has permanently absorbed the superhuman strength, durability and flight of Ms. Marvel.
Storm / Ororo Munroe (Iona Morris (1992–1993), Alison Sealy-Smith (1993–1997)): She is able to control the weather, using it to injure her foes or fly and is second in command of the X-Men.
Beast / Dr. Henry "Hank" McCoy (George Buza): His mutation covers his body in fur and morphs his body, granting him superhuman strength and agility to complement his genius mind.
Gambit / Remy LeBeau (Chris Potter (1992-1996), Tony Daniels (1997)): He can charge virtually any object with explosive energy, turning them into bombs.
Jubilee / Jubilation Lee (Alyson Court): The newest member of the X-Men, she is close to Wolverine.
Jean Grey / Phoenix (Catherine Disher): A telekinetic and telepath. She is in a relationship with Cyclops.
Professor X / Charles Xavier (Cedric Smith): The founder of the X-Men and a powerful telepath.