Wolverine and the X-Men is the fourth animated incarnation of the X-Men, following the failed TV pilot, Pryde of the X-Men, the 90s X-Men animated series, and X-Men Evolution. The new series premieres in America, January 23rd at 8pm, on Nicktoons Network. The series has 26 episodes in it's first season and has recently been renewed by Marvel for a 26 episode season two.
Plot
After the mansion explodes, Professor Charles Xavier and Jean Grey go missing, and the X-Men disband. 1 year later, Wolverine attempts to reform the X-Men, with Beast as his first recruit.
The X-Men
The series' main roster consists of:
Wolverine - Leader
Beast
Rogue - Double Agent
Nightcrawler - Sometimes stays on the team
The Brotherhood
In Wolverine and the X-Men, the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants remain mutant terrorists (unlike their representation in Evolution) and consist of:
Quicksilver - Leader
Rogue - Double Agent
The Acolytes
The Acolytes are Magneto's henchmen on Genosha
Magneto - Leader
Senyaka
as well as a number of unknown henchmen
Xavier's Future X-Men
Professor X is put into a coma that lasts 20 years due to the blast and awakens in a terrible future. Note: This future is based on The Days of Future Past story arc from the comics.
Professor X - Leader
Bishop - Former Leader
Domino
Bezerker
Other Mutants
Psylocke - Although not a member of the X-Men, Psylocke does aid the Brotherhood in one episode.
Colossus - Appears in the first episode engaged in a Danger Room session with Kitty and Kurt. Mystique takes his guise while infiltrating the mansion. It is unknown whether he'll appear in the second season.