Marvel May Cast Doubt on Nightcrawler, But X-Men '97 Already Proved the Publisher Wrong

X-Men '97 reminded wider audiences what Nightcrawler is capable of, which makes it strange that Marvel Comics is seemingly trying to downplay the fan-favorite character's prowess in combat, despite decades of lore depicting him as a master swordsman. Though Kurt Wagner has a reputation as the X-franchise's resident man of faith, he has never shied away from a fight, either.