Comic Book Pick Of The Week

Astonishing X-Men #5

Written by: Joss Whedon
Art by: John Cassaday
Format: Monthly
Price: $2.99
Synopsis: “GIFTED” 5 (OF 6) As demand for the "mutant cure" reaches near-riot levels, the X-Men finally go head to head with Ord, with an unexpected ally -- and some unexpected adversaries -- tipping the scales.

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I have never been a big X-book guy, save for a few select runs here or there. But Whedon’s work with these characters makes me wish I had more of a history with them. The way he draws out the personalities of each character is just so good and makes this book the first read out of the bag tonight, even over the sure to be solid Avengers #502 and Black Widow #1.

PS – If Whedon is not picked to helm the next X-flick I may implode.