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In the world of X-Men, Wolverine might be the top dog, but other characters often played second fiddle—until Beau DeMayo came along. Under the Marvel Animation banner, he breathed new life into theX-Menfranchise withX-Men ’97, pulling lesser-known heroes out of the shadows and giving them their moment in the spotlight.
But just as the show was gearing up for its big debut earlier this year, the creator-head writer was shown the door just days before the premiere. Fast forward to today, and DeMayo is finally speaking up. In a recent social media post, he shed light on why Marvel allegedly wiped his name off the credits for Season 2. According to him, it all started with Pride Month fan art he shared on Instagram.
But some Marvel fans won’t be buying into DeMayo’s claim.
X-Men ‘97: Marvel Fans Are Skeptical About Beau DeMayo’s Firing Story?
X-Men‘97creator & head writerBeau DeMayo’s exit just before the show’s premiere has left fans and industry insiders in a tizzy, with speculation running wild. But the drama does not end there. Now, DeMayo is spilling the beans on why his name was pulled from the Season 2 credits, leaving fans to wonder what really went down behind the scenes.
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In a recent social media post, DeMayo let the cat out of the bag, hinting at the reason behind his controversial firing. On X, he shared his gratitude and the bittersweet news:
Firstly, I’m so grateful to have worked on#XMen97, collaborating with some amazingly talented folks. Creating this revival was a dream come true and the support fans have shown is so touching. However, I felt it pressing for me to speak up in the wake of leaving the show…pic.twitter.com/kbOTL3IQJj
DeMayo then revealed a screenshot of his Instagram post from June 4, which celebrated Pride Month with some vibrant fan art. This second post on X laid out his grievances. But wait, there’s more. DeMayo claims that this is just the tip of the iceberg. He hinted at a“troubling pattern”he endured while working onX-Men ’97andBlade.
Above is#XMenfan-art I posted on Instagram for Gay Pride in June. On June 13,#Marvelsent a letter notifying me that they’d stripped my Season 2 credits due to the post. Sadly, this is the latest in a troubling pattern I suffered through while on working on#XMen97and#Blade.
It seems that the not-so-harmless art he posted in June ruffled some feathers over at Marvel headquarters. However, not everyone is able to digest DeMayo’s story. Fans argue that since he was fired in March and his Pride Month post didn’t go up until June, drawing a direct line between the two events might be stretching the truth a bit thin.
Let’s see what fans have to say—because where there’s smoke, there’s usually some fiery feedback:
This kinda seems like bullshit considering it was revealed he was fired in March and this was posted in Junehttps://t.co/fAyirktqLqpic.twitter.com/ORlD8stPS7
for all the secrecy around why he was fired I can’t believe it was just over gay fanart, and the fact that he’s saying this after he’s been called out for being shitty in the past and that awful “bible” he wrote? it all just feels shady
He’s saying they further decided to take his credit for s2 away cus of thisBut it seems, not impossible, but pretty sus
The June art was why they stripped his s2 credit. However, it’s still incredibly sus that he still won’t admit why he was fired
And while some fans cried foul over DeMayo’s assertions, others couldn’t question the timeline or the motives behind the credit removal.
What’s Happening WithX-Men‘97? Marvel Responds to Beau DeMayo’s Claims
Well,Beau DeMayo’s recent social media post suggests this credit removal is part of a“troubling pattern” he faced during his Marvel tenure.
But wait, Marvel didn’t waste any time hitting back. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, the studio’s response came like a thunderclap, shedding light on the mystery of DeMayo’s exit. Marvel’s statement pointed to an internal investigation that uncovered “egregious” issues, leading to DeMayo’s swift dismissal.
To quote a Marvel spokesperson (via THR):
Mr. DeMayo was terminated in March 2024 following an internal investigation. Given the egregious nature of the findings, we severed ties with him immediately, and he has no further affiliation with Marvel.
Per the outlet, DeMayo’s social media antics, including occasional tweets about the show and his penchant for posting shirtless images, may have played a part in the fallout.
Despite the swirling fuss,X-Men‘97has emerged as a fan favorite, earning Marvel Studios its perfect 99% score onRotten Tomatoesand landing DeMayo an Emmy nomination for the episodeRemember It. Marvel has already teased Season 2 and tapped Matthew Chauncey towrite Season 3, leaving DeMayo’s tenure in the rearview mirror.
“Whatever Beau DeMayo did to get fired must be really bad”: X-Men ‘97 Season 3 Seals the Fate for DeMayo’s Return as Marvel Update Upsets Fans After Flawless First Season
Before his untimely exit, DeMayo had completed writing both seasons 1 and 2 ofX-Men ‘97, which premiered on Disney+ on March 20. It revisits the beloved 1990s era where The X-Men, a band of mutants with extraordinary powers, face a world that fears and loathes them, all while grappling with a daunting new future.
X-Men ‘97is streaming on Disney+ as of August 08, 2025.
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