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*This is a parody of X-Men with the crew playing the roles of some major mutants. These are indicated below. | *This is a parody of X-Men with the crew playing the roles of some major mutants. These are indicated below. | ||
* The Death of Flexo is probably based on the Death of Superman. | |||
* Scruffy-Doo is probably a parody of Scrappy Doo. | |||
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| US Publish Number | 008 |
| UK Publish Number(s) | 010 |
| Written by | Eric Rogers |
| Art by | James Lloyd |
| Title caption | A new high in lowbrow entertainment! |
| Published (US) | 27 March 2002 |
| Title reference | An X-Men parody. |
| In trade paperback | Futurama Adventures |
"Planet X-Press Men" is the eighth comic issue, which was released 27 March, 2002 in the US.
The Story
Act I
An advanced robot named Benderine arrives, dying, at Planet Express. Professor F has his mutants bring him inside. The Professor re-fuels Benderine and asks him to stay on for some testing. It is determined that Benderine was created by their arch-enemy, but they ask him to train with the team, against Uniclops' wishes.
Act II
Benderine makes the team. The Mayor holds a ceremony honouring the Planet X-Press Men, but Momneto attacks. Fry wakes up from his dream and the crew fight off the Electric Boogaloo Gang using methods similar to their counterparts in Fry's dream.
Additional Info
Trivia
- Fry Leela and Bender become actual super heroes in "Less than Hero"
- The cover design imitates a comic that is in a sealed in a plastic bag. The tag indicates that the comic contains the death of Flexo and the first appearance of Scruffy-Doo. Neither of these are true.
- Unlike the actual X-Men, the powers were received from experimentation rather than genetics.
Quotes
Amy / Rouge: Schlick! I'm absorbing Lobstrocity's powers! And oh my god, am I starving!
Zoidberg / Lobstrocity: It's not just an act, people.
Hermes / Weather Mon: You're not paralyzed?!
Professor: Of course not! I'm just lazy! Off I go!
Who did that?
Fry did.
Outside References
- This is a parody of X-Men with the crew playing the roles of some major mutants. These are indicated below.
- The Death of Flexo is probably based on the Death of Superman.
- Scruffy-Doo is probably a parody of Scrappy Doo.
Goofs
- On the title page, Bender is seen reaching out with his left hand, it has four digits instead of the usual three.
Special Features
Professor Farnsworth Builds his Dream House
Characters
(In alphabetical order)
- Amy / Rouge (Rogue)
- Bender / Benderine (Wolverine)
- Fry / Wonder Boy (Marvel Girl)
- Hermes / The Weather Mon (Storm)
- Leela / Uniclops (Cyclops)
- Mayor Poopenmeyer
- Mom / Momneto (Magneto)
- Prof. Farnsworth / Professor F (Professor X)
- Zoidberg / Lobstrocity (Beast)
Comic Credits
- Penned with pride
- Drawn with delight
- Inked with irony
- Lettered with love
- Colored with charisma
- Edited with a big red sharpie
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