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(More customer reviews)X-men fans can finally finish off the complete animated series on DVD with this 5th volume. All I can say is thank God that Disney finished releasing this series and didn't leave us hanging. Containing all 13 episodes of the 5th season and one episode held over from the 3rd season this set contains the following fourteen episodes:The Phalanx Covenant (1) Aired: 9/7/1996
Rushing to investigate a disturbance downtown, the X-Men find Sabretooth on the rampage again, but realize too late that it isn't really Sabretooth at all. It is the Phalanx, a voracious alien life-form that can assume the guise of anything or anyone.
The Phalanx Covenant (2) Aired: 9/7/1996
Beast and Forge search for allies to help them battle the alien threat. Gathering assistance from such unlikely sources as Magneto and Sinister, they embark upon a daring and risky plan to free the planet from the clutches of the Phalanx by traveling straight into the belly of the beast.
A Deal with the Devil (Aired: 9/14/1996)
The former Soviet Union's weapon, Omega Red, is thawed out by the US Military to deal with an abandoned Soviet nuclear submarine near Hawaii. He asks for his old enemy, Wolverine, and the woman responsible for freezing him, Storm, to accompany him on the mission. Omega Red is offered restored humanity, but once aboard the warhead-filled sub he reveals he may have other intentions.
No Mutant is an Island (Aired: 9/21/1996) [This episode is from the 3rd season]
Following the loss of Jean Grey to the Phoenix Entity, Cyclops becomes disillusioned with the constant struggle between human and mutantkind. He quits the X-Men and returns to the orphanage he grew up in, discovering his old friend Sarah runs the place. She's helped by wealthy philanthropist Killgrave, who has been adopting orphaned mutant children. When Killgrave may be more than he seems can Cyclops overcome his grief in time to stop him?
Longshot (Aired: 10/5/1996)
Longshot, a rebel from another world, tumbles into this world with no memory and a murderous gang led by the six-armed warrior women Spiral hot on his trail. Longshot is on the run from Mojo, maniacal inter-dimensional TV executive. Using Jubilee as the prize, Mojo and his minions lure Longshot and the X-Men into a deadly contest which Mojo broadcasts 'live' to up his ratings.
Bloodlines (Aired: 10/26/1996)
Nightcrawler gets a mysterious message informing him that his birth mother (whom he never knew) is in trouble. He turns to the X-Men for help. Jubilee is baffled that Nightcrawler wants to help the mother who abandoned him -- she has never known her birth parents and feels hostile toward them. Nightcrawler admits there has been pain, but his faith in God has helped him overcome her rejection. The plot thickens when one of the team members recognizes Nightcrawler's mother's voice.
Storm Front (1) Aired: 11/2/1996
The dashing alien, Arkon, unleashes terrible weather conditions over Washington D.C. to get Storm's attention. He begs her to come to his planet, Corsus, to save it from meteorological chaos that threatens his people. Intrigued yet suspicious, Storm departs leaving a clue for the X-Men to follow. When the X-men arrive to 'rescue' Storm they find her proclaimed savior throughout Arkon's universe and Arkon asks her to marry him.
Storm Front (2) Aired: 11/9/1996
Spectacular preparations for Storm's wedding to Arkon proceed quickly. But as Jubilee helps Storm, the new queen, prepare for the wedding, Jubilee can't help notice how badly the palace workers are treated. Meanwhile Wolverine, Cyclops and Beast discover fleet ships bringing slaves from the neighboring planet. Back at the castle, Storm has been making a few discoveries of her own.
Jubilee's Fairytale Theatre (Aired: 11/16/1996)
Jubilee tells children her own fairy tale having herself, her fellow X-Men and their greatest enemies be the characters in it.
The Fifth Horseman (Aired: 2/8/1997)
Fabian Cortez helps Apocalypse escape from the astral plane.
Old Soldiers (Aired: 2/22/1997)
Wolverine thinks back to the time when he fought during World War II and teamed up with Captain America.
Descent (Aired: 9/13/1997)
The origin of Mr. Sinister is explored.
Hidden Agendas (Aired: 9/6/1997)
When the army learns of Sam Guthrie's cannonball power, they try to enlist him in their ranks.
Graduation Day (Aired: 9/20/1997)
Due to a serious injury, Professor Xavier is dying and must leave with Lilandra and go with her to the Shi'Ar Empire. He bids farewell to his X-Men. The last scene of this show ends with all of the X-men standing outside the mansion watching Lilandra's ship, carrying Xavier, flying away. A great collection of episodes to finish off the series. My favorites among them being No Mutant Is An Island, Bloodlines, Old Soldiers and Graduation Day. Some fans are upset that the episode No Mutant Is An Island, produced for season 3 (where the story would resonate more and make more sense chronologically), is being released on the 5th volume rather than the 3rd. Disney is releasing these episodes in the order they originally aired though and as long as I own them all it doesn't bother me too much.
Audio and Video of the episodes isn't beautifully restored but they are in the same quality viewers will remember from when they originally aired. Some people have complained about minor compression issues but I'm fairly uptight and the quality of these episodes has never bothered me. Also these sets have yet to contain any special features other than previews for other Disney movies. This final volume will be no different so don't expect any sort of supplemental material. Despite the lack of special features I still give this 5th Volume 5 stars because this series is so great and because the packaging and original package art has been fantastic on all five.
Now fans can own X-men the complete animated series in five volumes and have it look great on their shelf. Now lets hope good sales on these volumes will mean a possible complete series set with special features someday for more diehard fans like myself. I at least hope that good sales on these volumes will mean the release of other great series such as Spiderman the 90's animated series and/or possibly even convince Disney to release the remainder of the Gargoyles series on DVD. Anyways that's just me hoping. Thanks for your time.
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The original tales of Marvel comic books come to life in Volume 5 of the X-MEN collection. Relive the action of the popular animated series in this collectible compilation of X-MEN adventures. The X-MEN must turn to their arch-nemesis, Magneto, in an effort to save the life of Professor Xavier! Watch the action unfold in the final episode Graduation Day, and don't miss a moment of X-MEN excitement in this 2-disc set, complete with 14 riveting episodes. Complete your X-MEN collection with this must-own series.
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