“X-Men” Animated Series Volumes 3 & 4 To Hit DVD In September

Widely regarded as the definitive animated X-Men adaption of a comic book series, it ran on Fox from 1992-1997. Fans of the show who have been waiting for almost a decade can now rejoice. Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has announced that it will release DVD collections of the third and fourth volumes of “X-Men” the animated series on September 15.

The two volumes contain episodes from the third and fourth seasons and will organize the episodes in order based on their air dates rather than the order they were written (script order):

Marvel X-Men: Volume 3

Studio:
Buena Vista Home Entertainment

Story:
The X-Men are back for more nonstop thrills and excitement in Volume 3 of the definitive animated series. Faithfully created from the pages of the original Marvel® comic books, these classic stories are a must-have for any X-Men fan! When the all-powerful Dark Phoenix inhabits the body of Jean Grey, The X-Men go to battle in order to save one of their own. Get into the action with 15 spine-tingling episodes, including the 4-part “Dark Phoenix” saga, in this collectible 2-disc set!

Episode Guide
Disc 1
o Savage Land, Strange Heart (Part 1)
o Savage Land, Strange Heart (Part 2)
o Obsession
o The Dark Phoenix (Part 1)
o The Dark Phoenix (Part 2)
o The Dark Phoenix (Part 3)
o The Dark Phoenix (Part 4)

Disc 2
o Cold Comfort
o Orphan’s End
o The Juggernaut Returns
o Nightcrawler
o Weapon X, Lies, and Video Tape
o One Man’s Worth (Part 1)
o One Man’s Worth (Part 2)
o Courage

STREET DATE: September 15, 2009
Direct prebook: July 21, 2009
Suggested retail price: $23.99 US; $29.99 Canadian
Rated: ‘TV-Y7-FV’
Run time: TBD
DVD aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Language: English

Marvel X-Men: Volume 4

Studio:
Buena Vista Home Entertainment

Story:
The action reaches all-new heights in Volume 4 of the landmark X-Men animated series. With adventures adapted directly from the original Marvel® comic books, this collection is a rich piece of
the X-Men legacy and a must-have for every X-Men fan. The X-Men must join forces with the heroes of the future when Apocalypse, a mighty mutant, is driven completely mad by his powers! Discover the stunning conclusion to the 4-part epic “Beyond Good And Evil” in this sensational 14-episode set.

Episode Guide
Disc 1
o Proteus (Part 1)
o Proteus (Part 2)
o Sanctuary (Part 1)
o Sanctuary (Part 2)
o Beyond Good And Evil (Part 1)
o Beyond Good And Evil (Part 2)
o Beyond Good And Evil (Part 3)
o Beyond Good And Evil (Part 4)

Disc 2
o Have Yourself a Morlock Little X-Mas
o The Lotus and the Steel
o Love in Vain
o Secrets, Not Long Buried
o Xavier Remembers
o Family Ties

STREET DATE: September 15, 2009
Direct prebook: July 21, 2009
Suggested retail price: $23.99 US; $29.99 Canadian
Rated: ‘TV-Y7-FV’
Run time: TBD
DVD aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Language: English