Quick Review: Astonishing X-Men, Vol. 4
This past Wendsday, one of the best X-Men stories in recent years came out, featuring not just an all star X-Team line up (Cyclopes, Emma Frost, Kitty Pryde, Beast, Wolverine, Armor, Collosus) but what is possible the best creative duo in comics right now -- writer Joss Whedon and artist John Cassady.
Astonishing X-men Vol. 4 follows seven of the worlds most powerful mutants fighting for their lives on planet Breakworld, while assisted by S.W.O.R.D. and Agent Brand. The technologically advanced bloodthirsty race of Breakworld is out to kill an X-Man (no spoilers here) who is destined to destroy Breakworld. Not since Y: The Last Man has a comic made me utter "wow" more times than this incredible piece of work. Whedon nails the characters head on, and unfolds new sides and provides new and amazing depth into every X-Man. Not only does it feature perfect artwork to go along with its perfect dialogue, but is has so many unbelievable twists and turns that by the end (a spectacular end), you'll really understand whats so Astonishing about it.
Astonishing X-Men Vol. 4 collects Astonishing X-Men #19 - 24 and Giant Astonishing X-Men #1.