Doctor Doom"s X-Men Cameo Made Marvel"s New Mutant Threat So Much Worse
Summary
However, some cameos were more expected than others, with a sneak appearance from the Fantastic Four villain Doctor Doom coming as one of the more out of left field experiences when it comes to X-Men '97's character roster. Doom is a welcome cameo, but his appearance in X-Men '97 episode 8 isn't just for fan service by any means, as it carries directly implications for the series' current major villain, and potentially for the wider franchise going forward as well.
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Related X-Men '97 Season 2: Characters, Story & Everything We Know X-Men "97 Season 1 is now available on Disney Plus, and here is everything we know about Season 2"s characters, story details, and more.
Doctor Doom's X-Men Cameo Makes Bastion Look Even More Evil Even Doctor Doom Has Issues With Bastion's Plan![]()
X-Men '97 episode 8 features a surprise cameo from none other than Doctor Doom, who appears as one of the villains that Bastion is collaborating with in his efforts to destroy the X-Men. When discussing these plans, Bastion mentions people's apathy will prevent them from helping the X-Men, leading Victor Von Doom to say, "Do not mistake Doom's collusion as indifference to flagrant war crimes." While Bastion listens to Doom, his reaction is heavily unconcerned, replying with an offhand comment that he'll send out memos to his allies next time.
Doom's line is an effective way to characterize him with only a few words, but also makes a point of underlining just how diabolical Bastion's machinations truly are. When even a long-term Marvel antagonist like Doctor Doom essentially calls the scheme immoral by his own standards, viewers are made to understand exactly how far Bastion is going, continuing to show that he's twisted even by many villain's own standards - something initially set up when X-Men: The Animated Series villain Henry Gyrich appealed to the X-Men in X-Men '97 episode 7 for help because of the threat that Bastion poses.
Doctor Doom's X-Men '97 Appearance Shows How Big Bastion's Influence Is Bastion's Control Over Other Villains Makes His Status Even Clearer Close X-Men '97's villain cameos work in terms of showing the wider-reaching universe - in the same way the cameos featuring Captain America and Spider-Man have tied the universe closer together. However, they also are effective in suggesting Bastion has essentially commandeered a considerable section of the animated universe's cast to play a role in his plot, including some other major players in the wider Marvel landscape.
Doctor Doom expressing discontent with Bastion's plan but still agreeing to go along with it is the perfect example of this, as while Doom is no doubt partially agreeing because it benefits him, there's a sense that even if he wished to disagree, it wouldn't change very much in the big scheme of things. Using another villain in this role could make them feel small, but given the extensive villainous history of Doctor Doom as a powerful and imposing figure, this instead makes Bastion's presence all the more pressing.
X-Men '97's Villain Cameos Tease An Animated Universe Expansion X-Men '97's Villain Cameos Make Future Show Reboots More Likely![]()
Doctor Doom and Baron Zemo are the main villain cameos shown in X-Men '97's Bastion scene, but there are many, many other screens shown behind the villain, suggesting a wide array of Marvel antagonists are in the wings to support and carry out Bastion's murderous plans. This would make sense given X-Men '97 repeatedly makes a point to show that the other shows X-Men: The Animated Series originally crossed over with are still part of its canon now, making a major crossover of villains from various shows a logical path forwards.
This would potentially make Doctor Doom's line a particularly shrewd move, by ensuring there's a justifiable reason for other prospective shows down the line to not necessarily have their villains work together by establishing from the offset that the universe's antagonists, despite having some shared goals, also have a range of different priorities and morals. As such, if further show reboots do blossom out of X-Men '97, they'll do so with a helpful backdrop for whatever plot they wish stocked up, ensuring a hopeful future going forward.
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X-Men '97 Where to Watch *Availability in US
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X-Men '97 is the direct continuation of the popular 1990s animated series X-Men: The Animated Series. Taking up where the third season left off, Marvel's revival brings back famous mutants such as Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Gambit, Cyclops, Beast, Magneto, and Nightcrawler, who fight villains like Mr. Sinister, the Sentinels, and the Hellfire Club.
Cast Jennifer Hale , Chris Potter , Alison Sealy-Smith , Lenore Zann , Cal Dodd , Catherine Disher , Adrian Hough , Ray Chase , Chris Britton , George Buza Release Date March 20, 2024 Upcoming Marvel Movies
Release Date
Deadpool & Wolverine
July 26, 2024
Captain America: Brave New World
February 14, 2025
Thunderbolts*
May 2, 2025
Fantastic Four
July 25, 2025
Blade
November 7, 2025
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty
May 1, 2026
Avengers: Secret Wars
May 7, 2027
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- Doctor Doom's appearance in X-Men '97 highlights the serious threat that Bastion poses to the animated universe's mutants.
- Bastion's collaboration with other villains, including Doom, emphasizes the extent of his influence and diabolical plans.
- The villain cameos in X-Men '97 suggest a wide array of Marvel antagonists supporting Bastion, potentially setting the stage for future show reboots.
However, some cameos were more expected than others, with a sneak appearance from the Fantastic Four villain Doctor Doom coming as one of the more out of left field experiences when it comes to X-Men '97's character roster. Doom is a welcome cameo, but his appearance in X-Men '97 episode 8 isn't just for fan service by any means, as it carries directly implications for the series' current major villain, and potentially for the wider franchise going forward as well.
Related X-Men '97 Season 2: Characters, Story & Everything We Know X-Men "97 Season 1 is now available on Disney Plus, and here is everything we know about Season 2"s characters, story details, and more. Doctor Doom's X-Men Cameo Makes Bastion Look Even More Evil Even Doctor Doom Has Issues With Bastion's Plan
X-Men '97 episode 8 features a surprise cameo from none other than Doctor Doom, who appears as one of the villains that Bastion is collaborating with in his efforts to destroy the X-Men. When discussing these plans, Bastion mentions people's apathy will prevent them from helping the X-Men, leading Victor Von Doom to say, "Do not mistake Doom's collusion as indifference to flagrant war crimes." While Bastion listens to Doom, his reaction is heavily unconcerned, replying with an offhand comment that he'll send out memos to his allies next time. Doom's line is an effective way to characterize him with only a few words, but also makes a point of underlining just how diabolical Bastion's machinations truly are. When even a long-term Marvel antagonist like Doctor Doom essentially calls the scheme immoral by his own standards, viewers are made to understand exactly how far Bastion is going, continuing to show that he's twisted even by many villain's own standards - something initially set up when X-Men: The Animated Series villain Henry Gyrich appealed to the X-Men in X-Men '97 episode 7 for help because of the threat that Bastion poses.
Doctor Doom's X-Men '97 Appearance Shows How Big Bastion's Influence Is Bastion's Control Over Other Villains Makes His Status Even Clearer Close X-Men '97's villain cameos work in terms of showing the wider-reaching universe - in the same way the cameos featuring Captain America and Spider-Man have tied the universe closer together. However, they also are effective in suggesting Bastion has essentially commandeered a considerable section of the animated universe's cast to play a role in his plot, including some other major players in the wider Marvel landscape.
Doctor Doom expressing discontent with Bastion's plan but still agreeing to go along with it is the perfect example of this, as while Doom is no doubt partially agreeing because it benefits him, there's a sense that even if he wished to disagree, it wouldn't change very much in the big scheme of things. Using another villain in this role could make them feel small, but given the extensive villainous history of Doctor Doom as a powerful and imposing figure, this instead makes Bastion's presence all the more pressing.
X-Men '97's Villain Cameos Tease An Animated Universe Expansion X-Men '97's Villain Cameos Make Future Show Reboots More Likely
Doctor Doom and Baron Zemo are the main villain cameos shown in X-Men '97's Bastion scene, but there are many, many other screens shown behind the villain, suggesting a wide array of Marvel antagonists are in the wings to support and carry out Bastion's murderous plans. This would make sense given X-Men '97 repeatedly makes a point to show that the other shows X-Men: The Animated Series originally crossed over with are still part of its canon now, making a major crossover of villains from various shows a logical path forwards. This would potentially make Doctor Doom's line a particularly shrewd move, by ensuring there's a justifiable reason for other prospective shows down the line to not necessarily have their villains work together by establishing from the offset that the universe's antagonists, despite having some shared goals, also have a range of different priorities and morals. As such, if further show reboots do blossom out of X-Men '97, they'll do so with a helpful backdrop for whatever plot they wish stocked up, ensuring a hopeful future going forward.
X-Men '97 Where to Watch *Availability in USstream rent buy Not available
Not available
Not available
X-Men '97 is the direct continuation of the popular 1990s animated series X-Men: The Animated Series. Taking up where the third season left off, Marvel's revival brings back famous mutants such as Wolverine, Storm, Rogue, Gambit, Cyclops, Beast, Magneto, and Nightcrawler, who fight villains like Mr. Sinister, the Sentinels, and the Hellfire Club.
Cast Jennifer Hale , Chris Potter , Alison Sealy-Smith , Lenore Zann , Cal Dodd , Catherine Disher , Adrian Hough , Ray Chase , Chris Britton , George Buza Release Date March 20, 2024 Upcoming Marvel Movies
Release Date
Deadpool & Wolverine
July 26, 2024
Captain America: Brave New World
February 14, 2025
Thunderbolts*
May 2, 2025
Fantastic Four
July 25, 2025
Blade
November 7, 2025
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty
May 1, 2026
Avengers: Secret Wars
May 7, 2027
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