X Men 97: Bastion Origin & Powers

[@saladums9703]

"IF U HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTION..." so, i was thinking: what if deers could kiss eachother like ppl with tongue, would it be their problem that they often bite eachothers tongues?

[@comics_explained]

lol I like this guy

[@MightiestDisciple]

Deer lick eachother around the neck and shoulders, that’s kind of like kissing

[@RickCosta]

@@MightiestDisciple No wonder my ex liked to call me dear.

[@raulalvear8061]

@@comics_explainedRob mind blasting for psi powered X-men explanation ?

[@twinjuice17]

Give me my credit

[@thevindicator1220]

Story combines both Zero Tolerance and E is for extinction and the final episode is called Tolerance is Extinction. Makes complete sense

[@n7sorcerer419]

Good freaking catch! That’s a brilliant connection!

[@kreiyu]

🤯

[@MightiestDisciple]

Nice

[@anselbailey-mershon4280]

Same thought I had as soon as I saw the name Bastion. O:ZT is also a 1997 crossover, and includes both Valerie Cooper and Forge in pivotal roles. The upcoming episode Bright Eyes is like a reference to Rogue's pet name for Cable from the original series, and may coincide with his O:ZT storyline of breaking into the X-Mansion, which was seized by the US Government, in order to prevent Bastion from getting Xavier's protocols. The story also ends with Scott and Jean going to Alaska... the same place he met Maddie originally. It also ends with Joseph, the Magneto clone Rogue actually had her first real 616 relationship with. Marrow, who was on a missing poster in Episode one and featured a few times in the background of episode 5 also joins the X-Men. Lots of little connections all over that they can run with.

[@MaverickX36]

Agree. I was joining the dots and me and siblings came to the same conclusion.👍🏻

[@UltimateSpider1385]

Why not?! Bastion was the main villain in Operation Zero Tolerance, Messiah Complex, Messiah War, and Second Coming. Let's not forget that Bastion is a fusion between Master Moid and Nimrod. In other words, Bastion is a Prime Sentinel.

[@blaxpoitation8528]

Facts. Damn, they’re going hard on this show. To introduce Bastion at this point…when they haven’t even dealt with the FOH completely, not to mention Mr Sinister, and Apocalypse who’s obviously on his way through. To bring in Bastion..? Damn the X-Men are getting hit on all sides.

[@User12347ejdj]

I was thinking that when Rob mentioned the Prime Sentinel

[@wintertrooper7918]

You mean bastard sentinel lol

[@wintertrooper7918]

​@@blaxpoitation8528apocalypse isn't coming this season

[@UltimateSpider1385]

@@wintertrooper7918 Prime Sentinel. He didn't say Bastard.

[@jibril2473]

X-Men 97 is on fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@remytron83]

Genosha is on fire

[@michaelmaggard4649]

@@remytron83I see what you did there 😊

[@kvaldez46]

​@@remytron83😭

[@jonathanvelazquezph.d.2719]

😢

[@folkyloki209]

X-Men 97 better win some damn awards

[@Sergotron]

They did tease Bastion at the Gala. Magneto looks up and you can see the upper half of his head walk across the screen. Not to mention he was also in that scene where all the government heads were sitting around the table discussing plans. 3 cameos so far seems way too high for him not be involved.

[@murk4552]

4. If you include the Sentinel blasters the FOH got. That along with the line the Xcutioner said about "What you freaks think we wouldn't find a way to evolve too?" Hinting of the Hybrid Sentinel process the FOH may forced to be undergoing very soon. It is horrifying how they show the conversion process in video games and comics. Bastion was teased even with episode one. They also said he will team up with Sinister. He could have been paying FOH the 10,000 per mutant to experiment and collect their DNA for Bastion's upcoming war (which we seen his first plan of in episode 5).

[@techmansoortech4031]

​@@murk4552where was he in episode one.. what are the other teases

[@giosbizarreart9048]

Do you have a timestamp for the bastion appearances?

[@Onionsred]

Wasn't there also a picture in Forge his home where there is a hint of Bastion with a his face hidden?

[@ty85207]

I mean, they never disclosed what happened to the remains of Master Mold after the first episode of "X-Men '97"... and Bastion is what happened when Nimrod and Master Mold's programming were integrated together before being "fused" into a new being by the Siege Perilous in the comics. It would be one hell of an explosive reveal.

[@kidwajagstang]

Mad props for diving DEEP into researching this video

[@Xlcamino]

We also actually see Bastion in the 5th episode. When Magneta enter the gala for the first time and looks up at the balconies we see the top part of a head walking past the camera. Its straight up Bastion front and center

[@tdav8197]

I just went back and watched it!!!! You may just be right. It’s fitting because he looks angry too

[@TheDeadManofDMC]

You called it heavy af man

[@drlca6601]

as if he wouldn't... my man rarely makes mistakes in this game. I wish they would adapt Planet X and Apocalypse Twins as well, as they are absolutely nailing this storyline. I still think Apocalypse is biding his time, laughing at all these fools on his transtemporal iPad while eating breakfast. Bro has been teased and make no mistake, HE IS COMING.

[@funkvibesngoodtimes5764]

Holy Shit....you knew all along, that's why you're my fav source of comic lore on youtube!!!

[@duellegend71]

Well this really aged well considering the episode 7 ending

[@silverninja5218]

Rob is like Alex Jones with the predictions lol

[@folieadeux147]

@@silverninja5218that’s an insult to Rob’s creativity and intelligence

[@kevinboyd2740]

Lol I almost put “Dude, why put spoilers in the title?” Then I realized you just prophesied this over a week ago

[@chi-solo5478]

Wow this aged well! Just saw episode 7😮😮😮

[@nostrathomas8057]

Maaaaaaan, I totally forgot about Bastion. I remember that cover and that run. Thanks for once again refreshing my memory Rob!! I absolutely agree. This feels like a Bastion storyline. It HAS to be Bastion

[@somebodyunknownofficial]

4:50 days of future present is actually my favourite arc in all of comics simply because it was the first 4-issue arc that I had read. Would love if you did a breakdown on the story! It’s completely overlooked, and Franklin Richards is gaining in popularity!

[@jordanevans4289]

Thanks for digging deep Rob and for all the stuff you've done, you've saved me and my boredom countless times

[@erinnw2131]

Thank you Rob! You have filled in a ton of holes that existed my comic book knowledge had.

[@GoldenBred]

Yeah you look like you love getting filled by rob

[@javoysawyers9381]

The flash of pink purple light when Storm got hit during Magneto's trial.... That was foreshadowing the villain behind it all. Bastion

[@AnthonyRivera-wm5ke]

Always Rob, Thank You for all your efforts and creativity. And for the hundreds and hundreds of hours of entertainment pleasure.

[@Marx1684]

These, “Come ‘round & learn something churrin.”, videos have been some of my favorites.

[@xXScissorHandsXx]

Seen quite a few people guessing and spitballing. Here Rob deep dives the banks and gets an answer that fits all, not just some with glaring holes in them. Kudos for the effort and thank you for doing the legwork for us 👌

[@avggamer86]

Luckily DeMayo already wrote both seasons so there's a good chance we'll get to see this play out. We'll see how season 3 goes.

[@imraandesai1935]

X-Men 97 has blown entertainment out of the water amazing every second of it

[@Equinox2149]

This definitely aged well, and I'm terrified of the implications

[@martellreed934]

Thnx as always Rob!

[@dominichughes1018]

I’ve only ever known of Bastion because of the X-Men Next Dimension game. Humongous throw back hooooolyy

[@BiggBrotha]

Guess you're right. Bastion is coming and revealed himself in episode 7. I admit that I had doubts. Well played!

[@marsjumpin9385]

I feel like they showed Bastion's skeleton or whatever in that tank in the X-Men 97 trailer. The tank next to Beast that everyone was wondering about. Great vid btw. Hyped for the next episode!

[@evil7784]

i was thinking this too

[@thomasbateman5197]

@marsjumpin9385 Will you please say which trailer and why do think the skeleton is Bastions ?🤔🤔

[@marsjumpin9385]

@@thomasbateman5197 The one X-Men 97 trailer we got before the show released. It seemed like the X-Men team were in a lab or facility and there was a skeleton inside of a liquid stasis machine.

[@thomasbateman5197]

@@marsjumpin9385 Why do you think it is Bastion ?

[@marsjumpin9385]

@@thomasbateman5197 It literally looks like the same tube as the comic photo he's in. Maybe it's a version trying to create it. Or maybe it's a failed version of Nimrod.

[@redorchid9936]

Thnx for digging for this info!!! ❤🎉

[@oberondargos5465]

Zero Tolerance and Bastion were my first XMEN comics! Prime Sentinels were a real menace. Also remember some stuff with Gambit, Beast and Joseph (young Magneto) hanging out in space or something! Didn't even know Bastion was an older character.

[@BigCizzle120]

You called it!! newest episode showed him in the intro!!

[@babykosh5415]

The episode dropped today and BOOM. Well done.

[@Chikara_Gaming]

I just rewatched the og animated series and I believe they do hint at project wideawake in season 5 in the episode with Cannonball

[@davidd5025]

I believe it's Bastion as well. Your points are valid and logical. They needed a new villain that was never seen in the original, plus Hasbro needs to make cool figures

[@cesarperez5511]

Crazy how Xmen 97 is combining so many storylines. I see your point with Bastion, but its interesting that Xmen 97 is combining bits of Inferno (Goblin Queen story), Fall of the Mutants ( Forge and Storm with the Adversary), and Mutant Massacre ( Sinster agenda with the Marauders and the slaughter of the Morlocks).

[@GenghisTron]

I love your content. I can't tell you how many bad days have been buffered by comics explained.

[@evrettej]

Yes Rob thank you for your dedication to hooking us up by finding this story. Most appropriated.

[@featherguardian6023]

Holy Crap, this Video Predicted 97 and it makes so Much Sense Bastion is the One who’s Behind Everything.

[@valzod3808]

Honestly I thought it was Strife, Cable was referring to

[@NowKissMyChucks]

​@@philloomerhow sure are you that it's actually him

[@JustMeChillin]

This would make complete sense. I wouldnt be surprised if they introduced bastion in xmen 97 some point soon. It would connect everything! Great catch rob!

[@clutchdoctor]

This is the only KZbinr I wanted to watch considering X-Men 97 thank you.

[@HonestFred]

I been calling this, many youtubers are throwing things on the wall to see what sticks. Previous video said Cassandra Nova which the Director debunked. Bastion is the big bad, no one is bringing it up that Bastion is the hidden figure in the photo with Forge on the left. No one is mentioning this.

[@aryudsoh]

What I don't understand is why is Trask teaming up with Master Mold in the premiere of X-Men '97 when in the season 1 finale of the original series he comes to the realization of how he'd made a huge mistake and tried blowing him up.

[@stantheman4443]

I thought it was Apocalypse' because they showed him in the intro.

[@paulcarter928]

Love your videos! Thank you for reigniting my love of comics!

[@MentalMachine]

Wonder if this show would allow Wolverine the ability of using his claws on humans or sentient beings.

[@stormls200]

They showed Gambits blood. It’s time for X-force to make the scene.

[@MentalMachine]

@stormls200 oh yea! You're right! I was just fantasizing but you raise a good point.

[@jasondavis2995]

The show has come so far in regards to maturity this season already. That will be a true test for if we could push it to slight tv-13. I'm holding out hope.

[@SkippySpursFan]

Thank you for helping to reignite my passion for Marvel comics again

[@kmon1324]

Thank you for this video. I'm glad that someone knows about Bastion and Operation: Zero Tolerance, and has given this story arc the attention it deserves.

[@chefty3825]

Rob just caught u on the Den of Nerds stream then jumped to this video immediatley afterwards!

[@SwagDaSlik]

Rob let me tell you something; we appreciate the hard work! Homie id like to point out you used to live in Kentucky around the time I first started watching about six years ago special thanks and grattitude from me because I'm almost positive you made the "blue marvel" videos literally as I requested and i thought that was awesome definitely been tuned in ever since! Long live the rob corps!

[@supremor1720]

Thank you Rob for digging deep into the archives.

[@Mvfasalways]

Thanks, Rob I really appreciate you digging pause

[@JustTyler32]

Marvel needs to hire you. ASAP!! Called it!

[@hakageryu-hz7jz]

12:13 That's a weird way to say "Karmic"

[@joaomarquesacoutiful]

Wow man, you're a genius. Really catchy observation in episode 4. I didn't know this character until now so thanks so much. 😁

[@ELI732]

I called bastion from the jump since master mold and nimrod were already introduced in the original series.

[@DonGiggity]

You do such a terrific job with tying these shows to X-Men (Marvel) lore. I viewed the X-Men in the 1990’s great run by the artist-Jim Lee

[@Notofficialnaru]

I watch this video a couple weeks ago before the episode that you were right

[@xspence2404]

Makes more sense than cassandra nova i think.

[@marvelcomicshobbyist719]

agree

[@SenseiSeagal420]

Thank you for the deep dives into the memory bank boss.

[@notyourbusiness6428]

Called it bro. Well done and thanks.

[@jacobefaber4952]

Everytime you mention Stephen Lang I just picture the dude from avatar lol

[@itsnoha5322]

DUDE! You totally called it!!! And the episode kinda spoiled it a tad early lmao - I watch with closed captions and when Gyrich got taken out, the close caption named his killer as Bastion, and I was like OMG ROB WAS RIGHT!! LOL

[@Itsmikkel]

Rob thanks for hopping on Josh’s den of nerds live, was epic!!

[@thekaizersoze]

Rob you're totally right. When they showed that pic on the wall and had him cut out of it I knew it then.

[@bobisconsumed520]

Sentinels are favorite X Men villain, they're the Golem from Hebrew Mythology, but are corrupted to rule over protect. Bastion is the Terminator but smarter.

[@chrisharrold2292]

“Tolerance is extinction” is a fusion of “e is for extinction” and “operation zero tolerance.” Bastion is coming!

[@JL0ndon]

You freaking called it!

[@LUMBARDO12]

It's amazing how much this could apply to the events in the X-men comics right now too.

[@Marx1684]

Always thankful. Especially today for the digging. This show is ridiculously good.

[@powerswitch5537]

🎶It was a one-eyed, one-horned, flyin' purple people eater🎶

[@sheilaloftin6242]

Omg never even crossed my mind it was bastion I went straight to Cassandra nova! I bet you’re right!

[@markjg76]

Rob, of course Thank You for going down that rabbit hole to bring some clarity to everything x-men, U Da Man!

[@thatsflytube]

Mystique was in that picture with forge and bastion too 👀 Apocalypse is near

[@roncoleman1859]

Thanks Rob! I don't know enough about Bastian. Your efforts were worthy.

[@gerrellbynum3876]

The fact that you came up with this and I didn’t makes me both envy you and respect you even more lol. I’m so glad I’m subbed

[@BlackSheep703]

That watcher cameo was fire.

[@TheSportsoholic]

Ok, so it wasn’t just me!😂

[@naaben6533]

Thanks for the digging Rob!

[@MrDrzjayrod358]

Well now… Rob called it so hard!

[@SmoketySm0ke]

12:13 - "Karmic" fashion, not harmonic. VERY different meaning!

[@rhynell1994]

U were completely right Rob

[@mattreid8098]

Wow I just could not wrap my head around everything you were referring to, took a long time to come back around

[@chrisbracken7889]

Thanks for the research, Rob !

[@TripleDot3.]

Thanks Rob! We love you

[@albameira]

You called it and it was GLORIOUS!

[@LolRoboShotU]

“Heat like music, it softens things” Cable was saying to cut off the music the night of the Gala. Bastion has this thing with playing music. The gala, with Giric and Magneto

[@StevieB_ry]

Yay Rob!!! You got it right! Bastion is here 🎉

[@elhombreglacial]

you were right !!!! amazing vid

[@Tboysupreme]

I hope you are right. Bastion is one of my favorite X-Villains. I remember reading reading Operation zero tolerance back in the day it really loved to hate the guy.

[@lvluptoaverage52]

Thanks for digging that comic up

[@yoweath157]

Thank you for digging

[@anuebon]

I agree 100%. I think another "tell"; would have been, visually Storm was hit with a pink energy blast, hinting at Bastion. Also, I too thought they were going to do Cassandra Nova.

[@lax9586]

After watching Xmen 97 I looked him on impulse. He is one of the main bosses in Xmen Legends during the sentinel level. I played the shit out of that game as a kid so I had a feeling he would be coming up next.

[@sophiawilson8696]

Hybrid breed of Human and Senntial?.

[@CHANGEISHAPPENING]

i never heard of this guy in my life. i been marvel fan for decades

[@forteexe1335]

Actually Bastion is literally shows in Promo with Beast :)

[@joshjacobo3229]

Just watched bastions reveal great prediction!!

[@ThisisAOTV]

You were right big dawg

[@ZoneOut167-h5m]

I’m currently rewatching episode 1 and the scene where madeleine is reading gyrichs mind, the choir music sounds a lot like the music that was played during the gala in episode 5.

[@gunhawk40]

THAT.... was a incredible break down

[@heatcheckchuk7878]

Thanks for the effort my friend