An interconnected universe, both in comics or on the large display screen, will inevitably trigger issues with continuity. The Marvel Cinematic Universe already has this downside to a sure diploma as a result of there are nonetheless so many solo motion pictures that would’ve been resolved quicker had somebody referred to as for assist. Nonetheless, the X-Males being left to their very own units is way extra problematic as a result of they’re typically focused by the USA authorities as a substitute of some random villain. Should not the Avengers use their affect to assist them?
Within the comics, generally the Avengers do assist out. This might be seen within the storyline for “Avengers” #12, written by Jed McKay with artwork from Francesco Mortarino. The X-Males have been coping with Orchis, an anti-mutant operation that develops Sentinel manufacturing crops. The Avengers, led by Iron Man, have interaction in a full-on assault to take down the crops earlier than they trigger extra issues.
This plotline, and others prefer it, see the Avengers serving to mutants after they can. In fact, it is simple to see this as a “few and much between” situation the place the Avengers solely lend assist when handy. Granted, the Avengers get busy with their very own issues, generally going to different planets to cope with intergalactic threats. It is comprehensible to be unfold too skinny generally, however on the opposite aspect of the coin, they may do extra.