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Jan 15, 2012

Ronyell rated it:

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Flashback:

After finishing the second volume of the awesome “Astonishing X-Men” series “Dangerous,” I was definitely looking forward to reading the third volume of this series “Torn.” Imagine my pure delight after I had finished reading this volume since I was totally blown away by the twists and turns in this volume and I am sure that X-Men fans will enjoy this volume as much as I did!

What is the story?

Emma More...

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Jan 28, 2012

Justin rated it:

I feel like I might be overzealous in my praise of this series, but I'm really, really loving it. None of the small annoyances from the second volume are here; this one is back to high bar established by the introductory volume. Whedon’s run on X-Men makes me feel like the reckless fanboy I used to be when I first discovered the X-books during the Claremont years.

This story arc begins with the faculty and students of Xavier’s school recovering from the hard-fought battles and somewha More...

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Mar 03, 2009

Abe rated it:

the most emotionally confusing volume of the whedon/cassaday run, in this reader's heart.

the basic concept, as in the second volume, is fascinating (if a bit similar to the concept in the second volume itself): what if someone played fantastic mindgames with the x-men, forcing them to become upsettingly-plausible alternate versions of themselves?

but the engine behind that idea makes no sense. cassandra nova is alive? except she isn't? and she's been living in emma frost? More...

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Sep 01, 2009

Kyle rated it:

I've got to say, I'm really disappointed with this story. The last volume of this four volume comic continues the plot of the first, but the middle two are entirely filler. The story itself isn't too great anyway! It's a standard superhero plot (evil aliens are out to destroy the world and only the X-Men can stop them). I can definitely tell that Astonishing X-Men was written by Joss Whedon, though. You can always tell be the clever dialog. The art is fantastic....for the first issue. While I wa More...

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Oct 21, 2011

Craig rated it:

so, I was an obsessive fan of the x-men for a good many years in my youth. I read every x-title that Marvel published from around 1985 to around 1996 when I just gave up. The reason I quit reading is a long long story for another time, though I am sure that it matches many others....

Fast forward to a few weeks ago. I hear that the x-comics are pretty good and have been for awhile and that Whedon (who I will love forever for Firefly no matter what else he may screw up) had done a s More...

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Jul 24, 2010

Jennifer rated it:

Wow. Talk about a mind f**k. The plotting and subplotting and backplotting and underplotting... I got really confused probably 20 times here. The shocks and twists start to have less impact for the sheer number of them. So, we knew Emma was a traitor for the first 2 books, and this book plays out that storyline.

But for all that the plot was a bit unbearable... ooh, you can really sink your teeth into the characterizations! I mean, the way Emma dissects Scott's character just rang so More...

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Feb 14, 2010

Lloyd rated it:

Whedon continues to burrow into the humanity of these six select X-Men, which is really one of the best things about this series. The deftness with which he does so is truly amazing.

A not-too-distant second, though, is the overall plot which sees the X-Men brought low by the newest incarnation of The Hellfire Club, while also having to tangle with Ord and Danger.

This series continues to sizzle in this volume with Whedon's great stories and the fascinating artwork by John More...

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Jul 08, 2008

Josh rated it:

I had stopped buying comics, for the most part, until about 6 months ago, and as a result, I missed all but the first couple issues of this, the "second season." It was brought to my attention, that after issue 24 & "Giant-Size Astonishing X-Men #1," Warren Ellis & Simone Bianche would be taking over creative duties with issue 25. So for those of you that follow my goodreadsiness, you know that means I had to catch up. And catch up I did! Another awesome volume. really. More...

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Jan 05, 2008

John rated it:

I'd heard a lot of positive buzz about Joss Whedon's Astonishing X-Men series. Three volumes in, I'm finding lots to like but not enough to love. Like most of the adventures so far in "Astonishing," this story begins with the X-Men basically minding they biz at the X-Mansion (which, as in this film series, houses a school with dozens of teenage mutants whom the X-Men teach) when a hella powerful intruder comes in and mops the floor with them, until, through some psychic mumbo-jumbo a More...

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Oct 17, 2011

Eric rated it:

I read this book because I had to read a graphic novel and had the coolest looking cover in the graphic novel section of the library. This book is a graphic novel. I liked how easy i was to read because it was pretty much just pictures. I found it hard to understand, I couldnt see hoe it related to the page before and after it, it was just jumping all over the place. I would reccomend this book to little kids who dont really care about a book making sence just as long as they think the pictures More...

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Aug 11, 2011

Joey rated it:

Though probably the least accessible to new readers, the third volume of Whedon's X-Men run is definitely my favorite. Having proven he can weave a solid adventure yarn, Whedon decides to delve into the team's collective psyche, playing mind games with characters and readers alike and delivering probably the funniest moment ever for one character and the most awe-inspiring revelation about another. This is a thinking person's X-Men tale that both warrants and supports many, many rereads.

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Jun 22, 2010

Jeffrey rated it:

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Nov 20, 2008

Bonnie rated it:

I really enjoyed this volume of the series! Joss Whedon's sense of humor is very present - Percy Dovetonsils! - we get some serious moments of people dealing with guilt, loss, and betrayal. I kind of like the Cyclops that comes through at the end (and normally I can't stand him). Kitty Pryde manages to kick a lot of ass in this too. For someone who doesn't have a lot of familiarity with the X-Men storylines, I was able to keep up and stay interested. I can't wait for the next volume!

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Feb 22, 2011

Mike rated it:

Great, creative storytelling here - putting the balance all out of whack, giving us a while new way to look at the team. But even without a good story, I would celebrate this whole book for just the hilarious twist they put on our favourite hairy Canadian. Satisfying story, still-great art, and leaves us wanting to see where the team is headed next. Yes, I'm really intrigued and dying to get into the next (and for Whedon, the last) book.

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Jun 26, 2010

Josh rated it:

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Dec 05, 2009

Tripmastermonkey rated it:

Really got excited to read Joss Whedon doing some x-men writing. Hilarious dialogue.

And the art is actually good, which seems to be rare from Marvel these days.

Best panel, by far, in the book is this one of Kitty Pryde in the exact stance that Wolverine has in a former fight with the Hellfire Club. Such a good way to give props to the old stories.

And if that knowledge doesn't peg me as a comic dork, i don't know what will.

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Aug 03, 2011

M rated it:

In Whedon's third volume, the renewed Hellfire Club makes it move on the X-Men. Beast is reduced to the mental state of an animal, Logan loses his memory (hilariously), Cyclops is rendered powerless after being "cured", and Colossus is physically incapacitated. The only ones who can save the team now are Shadowcat and Emma Frost - but didn't Emma just betray them? Questions abound and answers are revealed as the X-Men face a battle within.

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Feb 15, 2009

Tracy rated it:

I loved the art in this part of the 4-part comp. The facial expressions are amazing, and the way the panels are split up gets very creative. Many of the characters are diverted from their path by... something I can't spoil. It reminded me of "Spin the Bottle" on Angel. The way they are put back on track is fun, well drawn, and revealing of their characters.

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Sep 15, 2011

Matt rated it:

One of the signature Joss Whedon plot-lines is to make a character act in a different way. For example, what if all the adults of Sunnydale acted like teenagers? What Buffy thought like a caveman? And now he does that with the X-Men. I like Wolverine's transformations, of course.
Also, the exploration of each of the characters' fears is always fascinating.

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Sep 20, 2011

Cassie rated it:

I enjoyed the dialogue and the characterizations, but the plot was complete mumbo-jumbo to me. I'm still kind of a noob which made it even more difficult to follow along with the weird psychic attacks and clones and alt-universe stuff. I'll finish out the arc, but I'm not exactly waiting with bated breath for my hold on the next trade to come through.

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Apr 16, 2011

Virginia rated it:

Wow! That's one heck of a cliffhanger at the end of this volume!! Good thing I have the next one lined up ready to go at the library. I can't even imagine waiting for this the next month when these were coming out as monthly installments.

Hilarious (especially Logan), poignant and action-packed, this volume is all things awesome. Great Stuff!

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Jul 27, 2010

Justyn rated it:

I'm losing some steam with this series. The Hellfire Club and Breakworld stuff are not really my bag, and unfortunately that is the meat of this story. There were some interesting character choices in this third volume and it ended with a decent twist, so I will finish reading the fourth volume...even though I probably won't like it:-/

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Feb 02, 2012

Sesana rated it:

Maybe not quite as amazing as the first two volumes, but still really, remarkably good. The Emma subplot is finally played out, and... Well, I'm not entirely sure that the Big Reveal can hold up. That said, the whammy on Kitty was just wrenching, and I enjoyed every moment of Logan as Christopher Robin. Another fun collection, even if I'm not exactly looking forward to X-Men in Space, Take 176.

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May 24, 2011

Liz rated it:

The summaries at the beginning of each issue are imperative for me. I get the plot, but sometimes I don't know enough about XMen to tell if characters are coming from the past and require no introduction, or if they are new and supposed to be mysterious. Frustrating. Doing a lot of wiki-ing to follow along.

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Apr 21, 2011

Renata rated it:

I love the way the characters are written, and there are a lot of good LOL moments. Especially from Wolverine. Joss Whedon should write a Wolverine book. Like right now. I kind of hate it whenever the X-Men get involved with outer space shit, though. Stay on earth and have political discussions please.

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Jan 06, 2009

Mabel rated it:

Unfortunately I'm being forced to read this four volume series in reverse order, due to the order in which the library is receiving them. As one of the few action/superhero comics I have in my current to-read stack, I've been enjoying it very much. I loved seeing Wolverine turned into a sissy.

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Feb 19, 2010

Lima rated it:

oh whedon. Everytime I start to doubt you and forget that you take forever to set-up but have awesome shite once you're finally ready, I get to the ready part and get BLOWN. The last 2 issues has some nice moments but didnt floor me. This was great. *Needs to find next one*

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Jun 23, 2010

Abby rated it:

The style of artwork is growing on me, and I very much approve of Whedon's influence- not just in the writing, but in the layout as well. Whedon's writing remains very entertaining, but the plot arc itself, while better than Vol.2, is still weak.
Still, a fun read.

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Jan 31, 2011

Federiken rated it:

Tercera parte de la más que digna continuación de los increíbles New X-Men de Morrison. La mayor desventaja con la que corrió Morrison en su etapa -el eterno baile de dibujantes- acá se ve subsanada gracias a la lenta pero constante pluma de John Cassaday, que deslumbra en cada tomo. Una muy buena continuación de una muy buena etapa de un grupo de "superhéroes" que de vez en cuando tiene historias muy buenas. Además, los guiños para los fans de la etapa de Morrison, son varios, están m More...

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Jun 22, 2011

Bevans rated it:

A bit hard to follow what's going on, especially when you have clones and mind-manipulation and mind-clones involved. But the story is still pretty good, and moving along at a fast pace. And there was some of that classic Whedon wit as well.

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