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'X-Men '97' Episode 6: Fans have a field day over Storm's 'epic' return, praise her iconic new look

In 'X-Men '97' Episode 6, Storm not only regained her powers but also debuted a new outfit and hairstyle

Contains spoilers for 'X-Men '97' 

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The latest episode of 'X-Men '97' dropped on Disney+ on Wednesday, April 17. Titled 'Lifedeath - Part 2', fans are thrilled with how the show handled Storm's storyline. 

In Episode 2, Storm got shot by a power-dampening bullet from the X-Cutioner, prompting her journey to meet Forge. Episode 4 focused on Forge and Storm's growing romance, their struggles to restore Storm's powers, and the appearance of a new villain called The Adversary.

Many thought this plotline would continue into Season 1 and possibly Season 2. However, Episode 6 of 'X-Men '97' surprised fans with a twist in Storm's story: she regained her powers.

Additionally, another important mutant made a return too (You have to watch the episode to know who it is), setting the stage for an exciting finale to Season 1.

Fans praise 'X-Men '97' over Storm's storyline

Fans flocked to X to praise 'X-Men '97' after watching Episode 6, with one saying, "D******s almost shed a tear for Storm in this episode of X-Men 97. That s**t was epic! Welcome back my black goddess," while another wrote, "I love Storm so much. I needed to watch that X-Men 97 episode. It’s time to reclaim my power and fly again."

An avid fan of the series commented, "I’ve read the LifeDeath comics at least a trillion times. seeing Storm get her powers back in X-Men ‘97 brought tears to my eyes. that was some AMAZING animation, man. this team has gone out of their way to show us that they really care about the quality of these stories."

"When Storm said “let them be thunder, for I am the lightning” My spirit left my body for a moment. Insane how X-Men ‘97 continues to top itself each week," wrote an excited fan, while another said, "Between X-Men Red and episode 6 of X-Men 97, recent storytelling is finally reflecting the love Claremont wrote Storm with and putting her front and centre where she belongs. We love to see it."

Praising Storm's theme music, one fan wrote, "Every time they play Storm's music in X-Men 97 it gets me going." 

Storm's iconic makeover leaves fans stunned

Fans seem to love Storm's new outfit that was revealed in Episode 6. One fan said, "So glad Storm’s look changed in the latest ep of X-Men ‘97 like she got her powers back & looks better than ever!" "Best part of X-Men 97 episode 6 is when that dusty a*s mohawk magically disappeared off of Storm's head," wrote another fan.

Praising Storm's new hairstyle, one fan commented, "STORM CARRYING 42 INCHES ON HER HEAD AND HEELS ON HER FEET! X-Men 97 is now the definitive Marvel X-Men show." One fan said, "I was just getting use to Mohawk style storm! Must admit I love her long beautiful hair. …X-Men 97."

One fan said, "X-Men 97 really made every single character cool as f**k. Storm got even cooler this episode," while another commented, "I'm just playing I love every single look Storm serves in X-men 97."

'X-Men '97' trailer

6 episodes of 'X-Men '97' are now streaming on Disney+