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Deeply Catholic superhero character will not return to 'X-Men' series, producer reveals

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Fans of a popular Catholic superhero character were disappointed to learn that he is not returning to the "X-Men 97" animated series on the Disney Plus platform. Nightcrawler is a blue-skinned mutant who first appeared in the pages of the "X-Men" comic books in 1975 and quickly became a fan favorite. 'Wagner is extremely religious, and as a man of faith, he believes that sacrificing himself to save his sister's life is the most righteous thing a person could do, which fits his character perfectly.' The character, whose non-hero name is Kurt Wagner, is also deeply religious and would often refer to his Catholic faith in the comics and live-action adaptations of the superhero comics. In an emotional climax of the second season of the animated superhero series, the Nightcrawler character sacrifices his life to save that of another superhero. "I have faith" are his last words. While most comic-book deaths are not final, the executive producer of the show said that Nightcrawler's death woul