X-Men: The Animated Series delivered many great episodes, but the very best remains the pinnacle of Marvel entertainment. Many episodes of the show are celebrated – from the emotional “The Phoenix Saga” to the action-packed “One Man’s Worth.” However, there’s one installment that has stood the test of time better than the rest.

When X-Men: TAS debuted in 1992, it immediately cemented itself as one of the most beloved superhero cartoons of all time. For five seasons, X-Men: TAS brought the colorful world of Marvel’s mutants to life. It translated decades of comic book history into a Saturday morning phenomenon.

Released 21 years ago, its greatest episode encapsulates everything that made X-Men: The Animated Series so special. It boasts larger-than-life villains, complicated dyn

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