Lenore Zann Unpacks Rogue's Classic Archangel Save for X-Men '97

Rogue's voice actress, Lenore Zann, just cleared up a major X-Men '97 callback that had some fans scratching their heads. Zann took to social media to pinpoint the exact moment from X-Men: The Animated Series when Rogue saved Archangel, a pivotal event referenced in the current hit sequel series.

In a recent X-Men '97 episode, Archangel mentioned Rogue saving him, a deep-cut reference to TAS that not everyone might recall. Zann shared a clip from the X-Men: TAS season one episode, "Come the Apocalypse." In that classic installment, Archangel, under the thrall of Apocalypse, was a deadly Horseman. Rogue confronted him, using her signature sapping powers to touch Archangel and snap him out of Apocalypse's mind control. This heroic act, temporarily absorbing his powers and mental state, was crucial to the X-Men's fight.

This specific moment resonates heavily with X-Men '97's second season, which sees Apocalypse return as a formidable threat throughout various timelines. It's a neat bit of continuity that showcases how deeply '97 builds upon its predecessor. New episodes of X-Men '97 premiere Wednesdays on Disney+.