The MCU’s Multiverse Saga isn’t done for over a year, but we are already thinking ahead to the next saga, which formally begins with the release of X-Men in 2028. That’s when the Mutant Saga officially begins. And Kevin Feige recently spoke about how the addition of mutants to the MCU, and how it’s way more than just the X-Men. He said. “The X-Men are far more than just Wolverine, far more than the original team; fundamentally, it’s a universe, a multi-stage saga. Much of that is what we’re working towards.” So that’s got us wondering which other mutant series from Marvel Comics would make the perfect source material for an overall “Mutant Saga.” And if they should be feature films, Disney+ series, or a Special Presentation.
New Mutants (Disney+ Series)
The first X-Men comic book spinoff was The New Mutants, which debuted in 1982. Essentially, this series focused on the “school” aspect of “Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters.” More teen soap opera than high adventure, at least most of the time, writer Chris Claremont’s New Mutants focused on elements of the X-Men lore the main title had moved away from, namely all the teen angst. But those soapy elements would make for a perfect ongoing streaming series.
Something like New Mutants would be a great showcase for characters the movies won’t ever likely get to. We’re talking mutants like Cannonball, Sunspot, Mirage, Magik, and several others. Because the 2020 New Mutants film flopped, it’s possible the name changes to Academy X, or Young X-Men, one of the later teen mutant titles. But the concept of “adolescent soap opera mutants” originated by New Mutants is absolutely perfect for a lower-stakes (and probably lower budget) X-Men series for Disney+.
Dazzler (Disney+ Marvel Special Presentation)
Dazzler, the mutant dance music pop star who turns sound into light, has been a Marvel mutant since 1980. Alison Blaire, who debuted in Uncanny X-Men #129, was the first X-Men mutant hero to get her own ongoing series. Yes, even before Wolverine did. And eventually, she became a prominent member of the X-Men for a time in the late ‘80s. Yet aside from a cameo in the film Dark Phoenix, Dazzler never appeared in one of the Fox X-Men movies. But maybe the Mutant Saga is finally her time to shine.
Every time a new female pop singer ascends to stardom, be it Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, or Sabrina Carpenter, rumors swirl that they’ve been cast as Dazzler. But the truth is, there’s never been a Dazzler project in development. We think Dazzler is just not a big enough property to turn into a film. And it may be too thin story wise to be a series. But it’s perfect for a Marvel Special Presentation. Especially if they present it as a “concert tour documentary” about the MCU’s first mutant pop star. And if the character pops here, she could find a home in the X-Men proper in future movies.
X-Force (Feature Film)
In the comics, X-Force is the paramilitary unit that does the dirty work the X-Men won’t do. They first debuted in 1991, and their first issue sold 5 million copies. Originally made up of the remnants of the New Mutants, reorganized into a deadly strike force by the cyborg soldier Cable, X-Force has had many lineups over the years. One of the most well-known, popularized in the Uncanny X-Force series, featured Deadpool and Wolverine in the roster. Hey, didn’t they recently star in a billion-dollar movie? Shouldn’t Marvel Studios maybe cash in on that?
X-Force seems like the natural follow-up to Deadpool and Wolverine. Imagine a high-octane, R-rated, violent adventure, establishing the more extreme team of mutants. It would destroy box office records. Also, it would be a great showcase for X-Men that likely won’t appear in the mainline movies, like Psylocke and Archangel. Not to mention Josh Brolin’s underutilized Cable from Deadpool 2. We think that X-Force as a movie is the biggest no-brainer ever for Marvel Studios. And if reports are to be believed, Ryan Reynolds has similar ideas.
X-Factor Investigations (Disney+ Series)
Several teams in Marvel Comics have used the name X-Factor. First there were the mutant hunters, made up of the five original X-Men. Later, X-Factor became government operatives, most recently seen on X-Men ’97 season 2. But the version of X-Factor we’d use in the MCU was X-Factor Investigations, which were private investigators who specialized in mutant affairs. They were a “For mutants, by mutants” operation. Imagine Jessica Jones, only with mutants, and slightly less swearing.
In the comics, Jamie Madrox, the self-replicating Multiple Man, was often the main character in this Peter David-written series, and the book leaned heavily into comedy/adventure. It’s quite a bit like the Angel series spun-off from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Mutant detective dealing with a “mystery of the week” is just perfect for a streaming show, and it would be a great home to some lesser-known mutant heroes the movies will probably ignore, like Rictor and Siryn. And it could show a part of the mutant experience from a street level POV, which we’re sure the movies won’t lean into.
Uncanny Avengers (Feature Film)
Avengers is simply too big a Marvel property to just go away. Even if the mutants take over the spotlight in the MCU. Disney has an Avengers Campus, after all. So how would Earth’s Mightiest Heroes find a place in the Mutant Saga? The answer lies in Marvel Comics’ Uncanny Avengers series by Rick Remender, which began in 2012. The concept of the series saw a new Avengers “Unity Squad,” meant to foster human/mutant cooperation. Led by Captain America at first, it featured iconic mutant X-Men and enhanced human Avengers in a joint task force.
The comic was itself just ok, but the concept of the team is simply perfect for an MCU film. Imagine if Sam Wilson/Captain America gathers several prominent Avengers, along with known X-Men, to show the public that mutants are not all dangerous, and can work with baseline humans. Who wouldn’t watch that? Famous Uncanny Avengers were Wonder Man (currently and controversially without a series), Scarlet Witch, Thor, Rogue, and Havok, brother of Cyclops. Much like X-Force, the Uncanny Avengers as a film seems like a license to print money.
Longshot (Disney+ Special Presentation)
One of the aspects of X-Men lore the Fox movies never touched was the gluttonous villain Mojo and his Mojoverse. Those movies wouldn’t even give us yellow spandex. So we suspect an alternate dimension ruled by an enormous yellow creature whose entire world is based on creating addicting television was off the table. And the hero at the center of the Mojoverse story was Longshot. This blonde hero whose power was pure luck, was the “star” of Mojo’s rigged reality show.
A whole Special Presentation, skewering our obsession with reality competition series and the lengths that entertainment will go for views and engament, seems perfect for our current pop culture climate. And although Longshot himself isn’t a mutant, he does eventually join the X-Men. So this would be an ideal way to introduce the character. We just hope that whoever they cast as Longshot, they let him keep his ridiculous mullet.
Excalibur (Disney+ Series)
In the ‘80s, the team Excalibur was formed after several X-Men were believed killed in a crossover event. In their grief, former X-Men Nightcrawler, Kitty Pryde, and Rachel Summers moved to England, and joined with Captain Britain and his shapeshifter girlfriend, Meggan. While living at his lighthouse off the British coast, Excalibur, written by Chris Claremont and drawn by Alan Davis, was different than other mutant comics. Instead of being overly concerned with mutant vs. human conflicts, they get into cross-dimensional adventures, exploring alternate realities and times.
Some have called Excalibur as a concept “Doctor Who meets X-Men,” and that’s a pretty apt description. Excalibur could make for a fun Disney+ series, one that could echo the vibes of shows like Loki. And much like the other potential projects, it could be a great showcase for X-Men that the main movies will likely ignore. Or worse, reduced to secondary roles. We’d rather have Nightcrawler and Shadowcat front and center in an Excalibur series than as second (or third) bananas to more famous X-Men heroes in a movie.
Of course, those are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Marvel’s mutant pantheon. It’s always been its own mini-universe within the larger Marvel mythology. There’s just so much to mine that has never been done in live-action before. When it comes to the X-Men, the sky’s the limit.
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