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Joss whedon s astonishing x men in animated form when it was announced in 2004 that joss whedon would be the writer on a new x men book with art by john cassady, i was one of many in geek heaven. While not quite as good as the first two volumes, astonishing xmen. Unstoppable by the charttopping superteam of joss whedon and john cassaday, plus extras. Torn continues the excellent breakworld story line. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. Read astonishing xmen 2004 comic online free and high quality. This deluxe hardcover collects astonishing xmen volume 3. Joss whedon, quote from astonishing xmen, volume 3. Buy a discounted paperback of astonishing xmen volume 1 online from australias leading online bookstore. But when breaking news regarding the mutant gene unexpectedly hits the airwaves, will it. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Astonishing xmen is the name of three xmen comic book series from marvel comics, the.
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