The Marvel X-men trilogy has a strong canon sequence,
from which set the basis for many sequels and prequels to be developed such as
X-Men: Origins, X-Men: Last Stand, and the latest venture, X-men: Days of
Future past, all based on the stories created by Stan Lee, portrayed within the
comics. The primary texts being the original comics, of which the secondary
texts (films) were developed (Brooker,W., 2003)
Other secondary texts which also developed from the
original comics, include animated TV series, apps, an online website as well as
many multiplatform video games, enhancing the franchise and ghosting a wider
demographic.
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The themes within the Marvel franchise, specifically the
X-men series, are similar to that of The Matrix, where the films break codes
and conventions surrounding power between individuals, suggesting a hierarchy,
as well as racial supremecy, which in the case of the X-Men films,
differentiates the people with special abilities from the “normal” humans.
Furthermore in other texts from the Marvel company, such as the Iron-Man
films/The Incredible Hulk and Blade, the characters are discriminated and
prejudiced against because of their differences and special qualities, and so
attempt to combat oppression, in the form of a villain. This is a significant
note to make within texts which contain strong fantasy aspects.
An interesting theory from William G. Doty, is that race
is often considered to not be a problem and to be somewhat ‘nonexistant’, and
similar to the world of The Matrix, is hidden from the naked eye. The use and
creation of such products which challenge, race, prejudice and discrimination,
creates a theme within similar ‘superhero’ style films, and reminds audiences
that the issues the characters are experiencing and relatable to real life
situations (Doty, W.G. 2004)
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