Official ASTONISHING X-MEN Discussion Thread

[Specter313]

ASTONISHING X-MEN #59
MARJORIE LIU (W) • GABRIEL HERNANDEZ WALTA (A)
Cover by PHIL NOTO
• Back from their honeymoon, Northstar and Kyle face a threat at home...
• ...while Northstar faces another threat all on his own!
• And deep in space, something is coming that might literally tear the team apart!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99

[Snikt8]

Okay, this issue was slightly better than the junk that has been printed out the last few months. I am a fan of Nightcrawler (616) and seeing this dark version of him is interesting to me. I am NOT a fan of that art though....my goodness!

[Specter313]

ASTONISHING X-MEN #63
MARJORIE LIU (W)
GABRIEL HERNANDEZ WALTA (A)
Cover by PHIL NOTO
• Over the course of his life, Bobby Drake, a.k.a. Iceman, has taken on and beaten the worst enemies the world -- and the universe -- can throw at him.
• But is the most dangerous villain yet to come? And could it be none other than...Bobby himself?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

[Snikt8]

Those Phil Noto covers are amazing.....keeps getting better.

[Mad Ones]

That cover is really cool. I wonder what's up with Iceman.

Is anyone reading this? It was interested in it awhile ago but some ugly interior art and $4 price tag turned me off.

[Specter313]

ASTONISHING X-MEN #60
Marjorie Liu (W) • MATTEO BUFFAGNI (A)
Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
Variant cover by PHIL NOTO
PART 2 of X-TERMINATION EVENT!
• With Nightcrawler wreaking havoc on the very fabric of reality, Wolverine calls in his street team.
• Confronted with the doppelganger of their dead friend, will the team be able to do what’s necessary to stop him?
• Wolverine versus Wolverine!?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

[Snikt8]

Originally Posted by Mad Ones

That cover is really cool. I wonder what's up with Iceman.

Is anyone reading this? It was interested in it awhile ago but some ugly interior art and $4 price tag turned me off.

I have been, it has been on my "call the comic shop and drop this comic" list for a few months....but the covers and the storyline have improved the last couple of months. This storyline is decent...but the $4 is just not worth it. My OCD doesn't want me to stop collecting during a run.....so its a tough call.

I feel they should have merged this title with the All-New X-Men or made the new X-Men title replace this one as well.

[Specter313]

ASTONISHING X-MEN #64
MARJORIE LIU (W)
GABRIEL HERNANDEZ WALTA (A)
Cover by Phil Noto
• The apocalypse has arrived...and it’s made of ice.
• A catastrophic storm has buried much of the northern hemisphere under the deadly weight of snow, creating a kingdom where only one man rules: Bobby Drake.
• But Bobby’s mind has become fragmented and lost. Who will stop his reign of terror?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99

[The Englishman]

WOW!......Stories about Iceman, I hope they are good.

[Mad Ones]

I'm tempted to pick up Astonishing after the crossover is finished.

[Specter313]

ASTONISHING X-MEN #61
MARJORIE LIU (W) • MATTEO BUFFAGNI (A)
Cover by GIUSSEPE CAMUNCOLI
Variant Cover by PHIL NOTO
Part 5 OF X-TERMINATION!
• The Extermination are poised to devour both the AOA and our Earth!
• A final goodbye between Wolverine and AOA Jean Grey!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99

[Specter313]

[usagicassidy]

I LOVE Cecilia Reyes, I just wish she wasn't being used in this book. It's been so bad. Has anyone really been enjoying it?

[Dr. Reme Lebeau]

Originally Posted by usagicassidy

I LOVE Cecilia Reyes, I just wish she wasn't being used in this book. It's been so bad. Has anyone really been enjoying it?

To be honest, I barely noticed she was in this book.

I really liked this Iceman issue! I can't wait to see what happens with him. This is the first story in this book in a while that had me close to the edge of my seat.

[OutcryX]

i love Cecilia too...i wish she were in X-Men with the all female squad.

[Snikt8]

Originally Posted by OutcryX

i love Cecilia too...i wish she were in X-Men with the all female squad.

She just might show up. That would be cool.

The art in this series is just.....sad. Very disappointed. I like Bobby getting a storyline and the Kitty/Logan interaction is always cool.

[Specter313]

ASTONISHING X-MEN #65 & 66
MARJORIE LIU (W)
GABRIEL HERNANDEZ WALTA (ISSUE #65) & TBA (ISSUE #66) (A)
CoverS by PHIL NOTO
Issue #65
• As the world shivers beneath a heavy blanket of snow, it’s time for the final showdown – Iceman vs. Iceman!
• When all is said and done, who is Bobby Drake? What kind of man will he be? And how can he reconcile the things that he’s done?
Issue #66
• In the aftermath of Iceman’s assault on the world, the X-Men need some time to breathe and reflect, and take stock of their relationships.
• What will come from this?
• And will it send one character down a new path away from the X-Men?
32 PGS. (each)/Rated T+ …$3.99 (each)

[javi1024]

That's a pretty sweet cover. Could Iceman conceivably make ice wings and fly? I feel like he would be too heavy.