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These 10 Iconic X-Men Storylines Will Always Work Better in Animation
Iconic X-Men storylines, like the Dark Phoenix Saga and Avengers vs. X-Men, will always thrive in animation because live-action can't do them justice.
Ever since the official announcement of major X-Men characters arriving in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, fans have wondered how the mighty mutants will factor into an already-established MCU. Although there are iconic X-Men storylines yet to be adapted during the 20th Century Studios years, that doesn’t mean they’ll fit into the on-screen world Disney has built.
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