The "X" Men/References

References/Trivia

Cultural references[edit]

The title is a reference to X-Men from Marvel.
When Principal Skinner says he is embarrassed to be at the recently heartbroken support group, Comic Book Guy says, "Do not worry yourself, young Padawan", a reference to the name used for young Jedi in Star Wars.
Comic Book Guy asks his dates about Star Trek, The Flash and Jabba the Hutt.
When Skinner points out Agnes is his mother Comic Book Guy says, "One day, I will say these Words! I Am Your Father!", to which Skinner replies "Nooooo!", a reference to the scene in The Empire Strikes Back
When the Community Center is collapsing, Comic Book Guy says, "We must flee from this place like the Capricans from the Cylons!", a reference to Battlestar Galactica.
After Patty, Skinner, Kirk and Comic Book Guy save Otto Comic Book Guy says "Truly this is the greatest coming together of heroes since Avengers comics issue number one".
When Comic Book Guy is participating in bull running he wears a The Flash suit.
The treasure hunting scene is a parody of The Raiders of the Lost Ark.
The helicopter that Springfield rent for the stunt is the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier and has Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan on board.
Comic Book Guy says "Like Optimus Prime after his death in Transformers The Movie, I shall return!" to his girlfriend as the helicopter takes off.