Comics Official ASTONISHING X-MEN Discussion Thread

[xstormfan]

When does the new issue come out, wasn't it suppose to be last week???

 

[squeekness]

Nope, not according to the Diamond list. It's not there for the 17th either. Must be the week after that.

 

[Max J Power]

Marvel.com says October 15.

 

[Havok83]

I know that Whedeon apparently left Kitty alive but shouldnt she be dead? She's lost in space and technically she should still have to breath, not to mention eat. I cant see how she'd be able to survive out there indefinetly

 

[Brand]

I know that Whedeon apparently left Kitty alive but shouldnt she be dead? She's lost in space and technically she should still have to breath, not to mention eat. I cant see how she'd be able to survive out there indefinetly

We're talking about comics. Little things like reality and common sense don't apply (insert random OMD/BND reference here).

Seriously, though, it wouldn't surprise me to find out that Kitty got picked up not long after she phased through the Earth. Maybe she's currently being held captive by some alien race or trying to find her way back to Earth. I'm sure the writers can think up some sort of story to explain her escape from the bullet. I'd rather they go that route since at least it's more logical than saying Kitty can survive indefinitely - without sleep, food, or oxygen - until rescue comes, whether or not she's phased.

 

[nikbackm]

I know that Whedeon apparently left Kitty alive but shouldnt she be dead? She's lost in space and technically she should still have to breath, not to mention eat. I cant see how she'd be able to survive out there indefinetly

She was fused with the _magical_ bullet. One could imagine she no longer needs to eat or breathe.

 

[Specter313]

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Astonishing X-Men: Ghost Boxes #1 will arrive in stores on Oct. 15 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Warren Ellis, with art by Alan Davis and Adi Granov and a cover by Simone Bianchi.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Ghost Boxes is an essential two-issue tie-in to Warren Ellis and Simon Bianchi's debut Astonishing X-Men arc. Jumping out of the pages of Astonishing X-Men is the mysterious villain known as Subject X! What were his motives and who was he working for? This limited series reveals the true stakes of the Ghost Box storyline, as a dire situation may arise if the X-Men fail to solve the mystery! Plus, the issue is packed full of extras including scripts, layouts and more!"

Astonishing X-Men: Ghost Boxes #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99

 

[Jennifer Walters]

Can he replace Bianchi on the main title? Pretty please.

 

[Manic]

Beast: "Scott, old chum, we've received a communique from the local police."
Cyclops: "Prep the X-Flying Machine, Henry."
Wolverine: "Bully!"
Emma: "Spiffing, what!"

 

[OutcryX]

that art is bootyful...almost travis charest-esque

 

[Havok83]

Can he replace Bianchi on the main title? Pretty please.

I was just gonna post the same thing

 

[bengan]

wow..just wow. Breathtaking.

S this issue is supposed to take place in the 30:s ?

 

[Jango X]

Isnt that what happened in 25? The X-men get called by the police to like at a body thats on fire?

 

[Manic]

Yep. They never did explain what the Ghost Box does, and it might have something to do with us seeing the exact same scenes in an earlier time period.

 

[El Bastardo]

Beast: "Scott, old chum, we've received a communique from the local police."
Cyclops: "Prep the X-Flying Machine, Henry."
Wolverine: "Bully!"
Emma: "Spiffing, what!"

Hahahaha... "Bully!"

 

[Specter313]

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Astonishing X-Men #27
32 full color pages
Written by: Warren Ellis
Art by: Simone Bianchi
Release Date: October 15, 2008
Price: $2.99

"GHOST BOX," PART 3

Big action. Big Science. And a big mystery to solve! The superstar team of Warren Ellis and Simone Bianchi take the X-Men to the "Second Stage"!

"Messiah CompleX" pulled the X-Men team together, "Divided We Stand" tore them apart. Now the X-Men are back to business - with a new look, a new base of operations, and a mission that will take them into mind-bending and previously uncharted territory - one that will test them - and their leader Cyclops - to their very core. You won't believe your eyes.

- Marvel

 

[Manic]

Is that Abigail "do me, Hank" Brand?

 

[javi1024]

it appears so.

 

[Jango X]

Cool, I thought she had disappeared off the face of the earth. Guess not.

 

[javi1024]

Cool, I thought she had disappeared off the face of the earth. Guess not.

well depending on when it takes place, she either has to show up before or after Secret Invasion.

 

[Jennifer Walters]

well depending on when it takes place, she either has to show up before or after Secret Invasion.

And considering there's rumors she's going to be Bendis's new Spider-Woman. Hmm.

 

[Manic]

Damnit. Why does Bendis get to toy with her? She should be an occasional X-Men guest star, soon followed by an ongoing SWORD book featuring her and Hank as the main characters. I'd love to see Hank try desperately (perhaps in vain) to turn their all-sex relationship into some sort of begrudging friendship w/benefits.

 

[javi1024]

Damnit. Why does Bendis get to toy with her? She should be an occasional X-Men guest star, soon followed by an ongoing SWORD book featuring her and Hank as the main characters.

even though i don't care for Marvel's space community...i'd be ok with the idea of a S.W.O.R.D. title. have they said anything about bring back "Nick Fury" with his new commandos or S.H.I.E.L.D. title?

 

[javi1024]

And considering there's rumors she's going to be Bendis's new Spider-Woman. Hmm.

hmm....i guess that's ok. i was really getting into Jessica though.

 

[Colossal Spoons]

The art for the next issue's not lookin so hot