X-Men ’97 has officially reversed one of its biggest Season 1 storylines with the return of one of the fan-favorite characters. The mutant, who sacrificed himself during the Genosha massacre, is back in the latest episode of Season 2, though under different circumstances.
X-Men ’97 Season 2 brings back Gambit
After spending much of its second season building toward one of the franchise’s most anticipated moments, X-Men ’97 has finally brought Gambit back. The latest episode confirms the return of the fan-favorite mutant following his emotional death on Genosha in Season 1. However, his resurrection comes with a major twist that fundamentally changes the character’s role in the story.
X-Men ’97 has officially brought Gambit back in the latest episode of Season 2, delivering one of the series’ most anticipated developments. The fan-favorite mutant returns after his emotional death during the attack on Genosha in Season 1, but not in his original form. The episode reveals that Apocalypse has resurrected Gambit as Death, one of his Horsemen, marking a major turning point in the season’s storyline.
Gambit’s sacrifice during the Genosha massacre became one of the heartbreaking moments of the first season. He gave his life while destroying the Sentinel responsible for the devastation. Though the series never suggested that Gambit would return, many viewers doubted his death would be permanent. That speculation intensified as Apocalypse’s presence grew in season 2.
The latest episode confirms those speculations. As Apocalypse’s plans continue to unfold, Gambit is restored to life and recruited as Death, placing him on the opposite side of his former teammates. The storyline draws inspiration from Marvel Comics, where Apocalypse once recruited Gambit as the Horseman of Death.
The reveal follows several episodes that gradually built toward Apocalypse’s plan. Gambit’s return adds another major obstacle for the team as they continue their fight against Apocalypse.
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on SuperHeroHype.
