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Inhumans Fail to Capture Audience, Marvel's X-Men Aspirations Crumble

6/1/2025

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Marvel's ambitious attempt to position the Inhumans as the new X-Men fell flat, suffering from weak storytelling and minimal audience engagement. Despite their introduction in 1965, the Inhumans never captured the same fervor as the X-Men. The disastrous reception of the 2018 TV series marked a significant downturn for them in the Marvel Universe by the 2020s.

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Story summary

Marvel's ambitious attempt to position the Inhumans as the new X-Men fell flat, suffering from weak storytelling and minimal audience engagement. Despite their introduction in 1965, the Inhumans never captured the same fervor as the X-Men. The disastrous reception of the 2018 TV series marked a significant downturn for them in the Marvel Universe by the 2020s.