The season finale of X-Men '97 had one emotional moment after another, leaving fans with several huge cliffhangers. However, the scene in everyone's mind is the seminal moment X Men #25, where Magneto removes the adamantium from Wolverine's body. In “Tolerance is Extinction, Part III,” Logan clings to life after this attack. He is lying in a makeshift hospital bed, with his best friend Morph at his side. The most heartfelt moment came when Morph takes Jean's form and confesses his love for Logan. And it wasn't just that Morph took Jean's form to keep him fighting for his life. This was Morph actually confessing his feelings for Wolverine.
Just in case there was any ambiguity about what Morph meant by that scene, first X-Men '97 Showrunner Beau DeMayo confirmed on social media (via Comic book resources) that Morph transformed into Jean Gray and told Logan they loved him was a true confession of his feelings for the iconic X-Man. DeMayo said “Yes, Morph was confessing romantic feelings for Logan. He later posted “You know when you are secretly in love with a close friend and afraid to say it? Wouldn't it be nice to become someone you know they love, to say the words to finally say them and make them feel, even if you haven't fully accepted that you feel them?
Every queer person who has had a crush on their straight friend in high school absolutely relates to this moment. We've all been there. In case there was any confusion, DeMayo explained more on social media, saying “Yes. Morph was giving the object of his desire the comfort of hearing these words from the woman he loves because Morph is in love with him. Will Wolverine remember what Morph said when he finally wakes up? for X-Men '97 second season to see how this soap opera continues to develop.
