Though the animated X-Men have faced numerous formidable villains in their time, Onslaught could prove a challenge like no other should he emerge for “X-Men ’97” Season 2. Looking at his Marvel Comics history, it becomes clear why he’s such a major threat to the mutant heroes. With the aid of Nathaniel Grey — a combination of Cyclops and Jean Grey created by Mister Sinister — Onslaught is able to take over Professor X’s body and mind. Initially seeking to make mutants the dominant species on Earth, he then makes it his mission to turn humanity into a collective consciousness. He mercilessly assaults those who stand in his way, making him appear unstoppable.
Be that as it may, the X-Men and other heroes, most notably the Avengers and the Fantastic Four, are able to defeat Onslaught on more than one occasion, but he doesn’t make their victories easy. He has an arsenal of powers and abilities that make him intimidating on the battlefield. As a combination of Professor X and Magneto, Onslaught is skilled in telekinesis and magnetokinesis, in addition to being able to pull from the astral plane. This gives him the ability to manipulate matter and energy. He has also shown the ability to absorb other mutants into himself, gaining access to their powers.
If Onslaught is indeed on his way to “X-Men ’97” in the future, it’s no understatement to say that the titular team has the fight of its life ahead of it.
As “X-Men ’97” unfolds, it may have just unleashed one of its most threatening villains yet — at least that’s what diehard X-Men fans think. Read More