Astonishing X-Men Vol. 1: Gifted
by Joss Whedon
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Read in July, 2008
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The internetrecommends it for: Anyone wanting to get back into an X-book
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Read in September, 2007
I love the graphic novel/comics section of my local library. They've actually got a really good, diverse selection, something that surprises me in this small town.
I still have to head on over to the "young adult" section, however, to snag anything like this. Apparently, the X-Men are solely for kids. I've already geeked out publically on here about warrior-priests riding telepathic moose, so I can't dig any deeper holes with honesty:
I like the X-Men. A lot. Always have. W...more
I still have to head on over to the "young adult" section, however, to snag anything like this. Apparently, the X-Men are solely for kids. I've already geeked out publically on here about warrior-priests riding telepathic moose, so I can't dig any deeper holes with honesty:
I like the X-Men. A lot. Always have. W...more
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X-Men fans, Joss Whedon fans
Yeah, the guy who wrote "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" wrote this, and I was apprehensive because I hate "Buffy", but the first installment of "Astonishing X-Men" was really good.
Professor X is on sabatical, leaving his school to be run by the remaining X-Men: Cyclops, Emma Frost, Wolverine, Beast, and Shadowcat. Tempers are high and the tension between them is thick, but they must work together to investigate a mysterious "mutant cure" that has just been...more
Professor X is on sabatical, leaving his school to be run by the remaining X-Men: Cyclops, Emma Frost, Wolverine, Beast, and Shadowcat. Tempers are high and the tension between them is thick, but they must work together to investigate a mysterious "mutant cure" that has just been...more
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Read in January, 2005
Picking up shortly after Grant Morrison's new X-Men run, but not running concurrent with The Marvel Universe, Joss Whedon's Astonishong X-Men title gets in-depth with the more popular member of the X-Men Mythos.
Cyclops, whose wife (Jean Grey) died (again!) during New X-Men: Planet X, begins a relationship with his co-headmaster, and former villain, Emma Frost. Kitty Pride returns to the school to keep an eye on her. And the whole X-Universe is rocked when one of Beast's fellow scientists c...more
Cyclops, whose wife (Jean Grey) died (again!) during New X-Men: Planet X, begins a relationship with his co-headmaster, and former villain, Emma Frost. Kitty Pride returns to the school to keep an eye on her. And the whole X-Universe is rocked when one of Beast's fellow scientists c...more
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Read in January, 2007
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As a person newer to the comic universe, nothing frightened and confused me more than the plethora of "X-men" comic books. I had assumed to skip on the whole thing until a friend recommended this series written by the eternally intriguing Joss Whedon. Removed from the twisted continuity and stories of the present X-men comics, this series approached the team in some general present time in the marvel universe and created a simpler context with which to follow a very entertaining story....more
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Whedon's take on the X-Men is second to none. Not only does he write female characters better than any male working in comic books - if not any medium - but he has a gift for taking a beloved franchise and pushing it to its limits without alienating those of us who have been rabid fans for decades. His fascinating story arc is centered on, for me, a perfectly chosen team of X-Men, and explores what happens to unreal people in unreal situations that require very, very real emotions. The themes of...more
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Read in October, 2007
My favorite line so far in this one was delivered by Abigail Brand, head of S.W.O.R.D.
Scott: Jean is dead.
Abigail: Like that'll last.
Anyone who follows the X-Men can see the humor in that, but I also think this series is a good one for newbies. It seems to carry the full flavor of the X-world. Granted, I'm a little biased and I get disappointed when my favorite characters don't make an appearance, but this is a good team (albeit an incredibly daft one that often seems on the verge of f...more
Scott: Jean is dead.
Abigail: Like that'll last.
Anyone who follows the X-Men can see the humor in that, but I also think this series is a good one for newbies. It seems to carry the full flavor of the X-world. Granted, I'm a little biased and I get disappointed when my favorite characters don't make an appearance, but this is a good team (albeit an incredibly daft one that often seems on the verge of f...more
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Read in June, 2006
recommends it for:
Joss Whedon/X-Men fans
I ventured into the world of comic books because Joss Whedon, whom I loved from Buffy fame, was writing this book. It has the same humor as Buffy does, although it is harder to translate snappy banter on paper, and the same vein of darkness that Whedon loves. The drawings are wonderful and the story is strong on its own merits. If you are new to X-Men or, like me, started reading it because of who was writing it, you will probably have to do some research about the characters to find out what ha...more
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Read in August, 2008
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Jon Clinkenbeardrecommends it for: fellow Joss or comic nerds
Joss Whedon has very clear archetypes he loves to use, and Astonishing X-Men is no exception. Kitty Pride takes the place of the kickass young woman and the main villain looks like something you would have seen rampaging the streets of Sunnydale. It was a thoroughly enjoyable read, though I will say I was a little lost, having not read the preceding storyline. He did an excellent job of dialog, as usual, he was able to use his witty jokes, but in the lexicon of the characters. Wolverine is m...more
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Joss Whedon writing an X-Men story arc? Of course I've been reading it from the beginning. It starts off with a bang and a few surprises so this first volume is definitely worth checking out. I think there's a lot in the middle that's just comic filler and kind of obnoxious, but he has to leave some things open for the next writer, doesn't he? Although, if you read beyond this volume to the end of the arc - and I HIGHLY suggest that you do, if you're any kind of X-Men fan at all - this story wil...more
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Read in January, 2005
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Lucasrecommends it for: X-Men fans looking for a good jumping-in point
I never watched "Buffy," (not once. I'm being serious now), but apparently the people that liked it were on to something, because Joss Whedon is a brilliant writer. I'm sure he wrote other comics prior to this (most likely "Buffy" comics), but I never read them (you can imagine why). So when buddy Lucas told me to check out his & (one of my top 5 favorite artists) John Cassaday's new X-book, I was more than pleasantly surprised. It was really amazing - everything you ...more
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This was just "ok" for me. It assumes you are already well versed in the Xmen story. Not talking about just knowing the origins of Xmen, but the whole shebang with Phoenix, why Prof X isn't around, etc. I've read my fair share of Xmen in my life, but even this had me scratching my head occasionally. Plus the story is a bit, well, bland. I'm hoping that Vol 2. is better. It's definitely a book for established fans - not for newcomers to the series.
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Read in November, 2007
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X-Men fans
Far, far better than the last issue I picked up about four years ago, just to see how the muties were getting on. I learned two things: just because someone writes for the screen doesn't mean he can't pen a decent comic book (note to Kevin Smith) and just because a feller's too old for the old children's comics doesn't mean he can't read and enjoy one. I'm following this'un with a few single issues on loan from a pal.
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First things first. Joss Whedon is a genius writer. He turned X-Men around with Astonishing X-Men. Every time a new issue comes out I drool. I haven't enjoyed reading a comic this much ever. Joss Whedon is all about enjoyment. Reading Whedon's Astonishing X-Men is enjoyment. Cassady does great artwork as well. You will appreciate this graphic novel.
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Read in August, 2008
Reprints Astonishing X-Men #1-6. The X-Men ditch the leather costumes and are threatened by the threat of a cure for mutants. This series springs out of the events of New X-Men and is a bit of a let down in comparison. Wheldon's choices are obvious including the return of a popular character and the introduction of a really generic alien and agent/spy.
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Read in January, 2006
This is what the X-Men are suppose to be - this is the comic that knocked me off a 10 year comic dry spell and sucked me back into spending $30 a month of cheaply printed illustrated pulp-fiction. Whedon brings everything that this title has been missing for the last 15 years - wit, speed, seriousness and humour.
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Read in June, 2006
This was my first venture back into X-Men comic territory since about thirty issues into Generation X (...that was quite a while ago ^^), and I really enjoyed it. Joss is doing some interesting things here. I'm not crazy about all of the plot developments, but some of them were in place before he got to them.
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Holy God, the X-Men are exciting again!!
Man, it's been a while since I've been interested in the X-Men after the new generation type crap that came out in the late 90s.
Joss Whedon kick starts the franchise like only he could. Joss brings the funny and the action that makes this volume fun, fun, fun.
Man, it's been a while since I've been interested in the X-Men after the new generation type crap that came out in the late 90s.
Joss Whedon kick starts the franchise like only he could. Joss brings the funny and the action that makes this volume fun, fun, fun.
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Read in February, 2006
This book has great art and an interesting story. I only gave it a three because I felt like I wasn't able to just pick up and read it. I personally had to do some research first and find the background of some of the characters in the book since I had missed out on about 7 years worth of X-men history.
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Read in January, 2005
Well, Joss Whedon writing Shadowcat (yeah Kitty Pryde!) is great, but this was a slower start to his take on the X-men then I would have hoped. I've read subsequent issues and found the series greatly improved from there. Even though the White Queen and Cyclops as a couple freaks me out.
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