Spider-Man: The Animated Series Writer Discusses Potential Marvel Studios Revival

Marvel Studios may be considering a reboot of Spider-Man: The Animated Series, as the original series' head writer expresses interest. While Peter Parker has been reimagined in various live-action Spider-Man films, the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler has also found success on the small screen through animation. One of the most beloved animated versions of Spider-Man is Spider-Man: The Animated Series, which aired alongside other popular superhero cartoons like Batman: The Animated Series.

The X-Men '97 TV show, produced by Marvel Animation under Marvel Studios, is set to debut on Disney+ on March 20. As X-Men: The Animated Series makes a comeback in the form of this sequel series, John Semper Jr., who served as the head writer for Spider-Man: The Animated Series, was recently asked if he would be interested in working on a potential Spider-Man '98 project.

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Semper Jr. emphasized that he is open to working on a Spider-Man '98 project with Marvel Studios if they reach out to him. As of now, there are no official plans for such a project at Marvel Studios.

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Spider-Man: The Animated Series may have a chance of making a comeback, especially with the recent X-Men '97 announcement. In the trailer for X-Men '97, a copy of The Daily Bugle is shown, hinting at a connection between the two beloved animated series from the 1990s. This subtle reference suggests that Spider-Man and the X-Men shared the same universe back in their original airings.

Spider-Man: The Animated Series featured one of its best episodes when Peter encountered the Marvel mutants. Storm made a return in the final season as part of the show's Secret Wars storyline. It remains to be seen if that version of Spider-Man will appear in X-Men '97, but the Easter egg from the trailer has certainly raised hopes.

Both Spider-Man: The Animated Series and X-Men: The Animated Series are available for streaming on Disney+.

Given the intricate nature of the Spider-Man TV rights, there is a possibility that Spider-Man: The Animated Series could be eligible for a sequel produced by Marvel Studios. The original series aired on Fox Kids Network, which is now under Disney's ownership due to the Fox acquisition in 2019. This could potentially pave the way for a new show like Spider-Man '98 to be created by Marvel Studios without the involvement of Sony. The outcome of this situation remains uncertain, but if X-Men '97 proves to be a hit, Marvel Studios may explore the opportunity to revive Spider-Man: The Animated Series.

Editor's P/S:

The potential reboot of "Spider-Man: The Animated Series" is an exciting prospect for fans of the beloved classic show. John Semper Jr.'s willingness to work on such a project gives hope that the original magic could be recaptured. The connection hinted at by the Easter egg in the "X-Men '97" trailer further fuels speculation about a shared universe between the two animated series.

However, the intricate nature of the Spider-Man TV rights adds a layer of uncertainty. The involvement of Sony, who holds the film rights to the character, could potentially complicate the situation. Nevertheless, the success of "X-Men '97" may provide an impetus for Marvel Studios to explore the possibility of a "Spider-Man '98" sequel, giving fans the chance to relive the nostalgia and adventures of the original series.