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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 741
EAN: 9780785117339
ISBN: 0785117334
Label: Marvel Comics
Manufacturer: Marvel Comics
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: April 26, 2006
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Sales Rank: 115291
Studio: Marvel Comics
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Product Description:
In Gifted, Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the X-Men with the express purpose of "astonishing" the world. But when breaking news regarding the mutant gene unexpectedly hits the airwaves, will it derail their new plans before they even get started? As demand for the "mutant cure" reaches near-riot levels, the X-Men go head-to-head with the enigmatic Ord, with an unexpected ally - and some unexpected adversaries - tipping the scales! In Dangerous, a tragic death at the Xavier Institute reveals a powerful enemy living among the X-Men that they could never have suspected - and no, it's not Magneto. Things heat up in a way none of the X-Men ever dreamed, but will teamwork save the day when they can't even depend on themselves? Collects Astonishing X-Men #1-12.
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This is an undeniably powerful book, and Whedon and Cassaday have finally gotten the X-Men right in all aspects of characterization. Wheddon turns Emma Frost into a wonderfully suspect and sarcastic leader, such as when she gets a man to do her bidding by threatening him with a lifetime of being "obsessed with the works of Leroy Neiman . . . sexually." Wolverine is back to a poignant laconic stage, saying just what's right just when it's necessary and backing it all up with enough slashing fierceness ... Read More
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This hardcover trade features Joss Whedon's first twelve issues of Astonishing X-Men.
Story lines included:
Gifted (issues 1-6)
Dangerous (issues 7-12)
Also includes an introduction by Brian K. Vaughan (of Y: The Last Man and Runaways fame), a cover gallery (featuring the regular covers and the variants), character sketches, Joss Whedon's planning e-mails, and the Marvel Spotlight interview with John Cassaday
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Astonishing X-Men was even better than I had hoped. I've read a lot of X-Men and this was by far the most entertaining and attention grabbing of them all. The writing is witty and filled with twists and turns. The artwork is beyond gorgeous. It truly feels like you're watching an epic-sized motion picture of a book. Highly recommended.
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Once the X- Men titles expanded in number, the history and storylines became more and more convoluted. Many newer "hipper" mutants were introduced, and older familiar characters were oftentimes changed beyond recognition. The titles also became the showcase for the hottest artistic talents of Marvel. This led to stories showcasing the art rather than developing the characters. Style triumphed over substance and that was the fate of the X titles from the late eighties well into the 21st Century. ... Read More
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I had read the Astonishing title here and there when it first came out, and found it good, so I thought I would pick up this hardcover to add to my collection. The only problem I found after reading this, is the whole theme of the book seems to be the basis for X-Men 3, which is the "cure" for the mutant gene. It brings up some interesting pyscho-social implications, but for me, it just isn't that interesting. Perhaps the most interesting is to find out which characters that would jump at the chance, ... Read More
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