One such relationship, which has taken fans by surprise, isthe romance between Rogue and Magneto.
X-Men ‘97delves into Rogue’s past relationship with Magneto, an unexpected but canonically rich storyline.
Their budding romance was cut short when Magneto’s darker tendencies resurfaced, prompting Rogue to leave him.
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“Well, you put it best, it is pulled from the comics.
This approach allowed the series to revisit storylines that fans might not have expected to see on screen.
This creative choice has sparked interest among fans, prompting many to revisit the original comics.
A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they’re challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
Winderbaum echoed this excitement, reflecting on how accessible comic book lore has become.
“The original series was a gateway to the comics for me.
And now comics are so available to us because of Marvel Unlimited and just the ability to share ideas.
I follow so many comic book related social handles now and learn things every day.
And I’m like, ‘Whoa, wait, that happened?'”
In the alternate reality of the Age of Apocalypse, Rogue and Magneto’s relationship fully blossomed.
This version of Rogue had absorbed Polaris’s powers, allowing her and Magneto to touch.
However, this timeline was eventually erased, making their love story a poignant “what if.”
Back in the main timeline, Rogues romantic entanglements with Magneto didnt end.
She also developed feelings for Joseph, a younger clone of Magneto.
This relationship occurred during a tumultuous period for Rogue and Gambit.
