Astonishing X-Men TPB (2012 Marvel) Ultimate Collection comic books 1970 or later

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Astonishing X-Men (2004-2013 3rd Series) #1-12. Written by JOSS WHEDON. Art and cover by JOHN CASSADAY. Expectations were high when Joss Whedon was announced as the writer of the new ASTONISHING X-MEN series. With Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Whedon had created one of the most popular TV shows of the 1990s; now, teamed with superstar artist John Cassaday, he was taking on the best-selling X-Men. Their storyline took inspiration from the classic sagas of the '70s and '80s, while forging ahead with a thoroughly modern take on the mutant team. From the opening pages of a Sentinel attack to the unexpected return of a beloved X-Man, Whedon and Cassaday kept fans breathlessly awaiting each new chapter of their epic story. Now, the complete saga - acclaimed as "Series of the Year" by Wizard magazine and a "Must Have Gift" by TV Guide - is collected across two softcover volumes. Softcover, 320 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Astonishing X-Men (2004-2013 3rd Series) #1-12. Written by JOSS WHEDON. Art and cover by JOHN CASSADAY. Expectations were high when Joss Whedon was announced as the writer of the new ASTONISHING X-MEN series. With Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Whedon had created one of the most popular TV shows of the 1990s; now, teamed with superstar artist John Cassaday, he was taking on the best-selling X-Men. Their storyline took inspiration from the classic sagas of the '70s and '80s, while forging ahead with a thoroughly modern take on the mutant team. From the opening pages of a Sentinel attack to the unexpected return of a beloved X-Man, Whedon and Cassaday kept fans breathlessly awaiting each new chapter of their epic story. Now, the complete saga - acclaimed as "Series of the Year" by Wizard magazine and a "Must Have Gift" by TV Guide - is collected across two softcover volumes. Softcover, 320 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Astonishing X-Men (2004-2013 3rd Series) #13-24 and Giant Size Astonishing X-Men (2008) #1. Written by JOSS WHEDON. Art and cover by JOHN CASSADAY. The chart-topping super-team of Joss Whedon (Marvel Studios' The Avengers, RUNAWAYS) and John Cassaday (Planetary, CAPTAIN AMERICA) return! Things go from peculiar to just plain bizarre as Emma Frost's erratic?behavior sends the X-Men into a non-stop downward spiral, and the new Hellfire Club makes its move! Plus: the X-Man destined to destroy the Breakworld stands revealed! Who is it? And will the X-Men be able to protect Earth from certain destruction at the hands of the Breakworld? When it's all over, nothing will ever be the same! No, really, we mean it! Whedon and Cassaday's complete saga - acclaimed as "Series of the Year" by Wizard magazine and a "Must Have Gift" by TV Guide - is collected across two softcover volumes. Softcover, 344 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Astonishing X-Men (2004-2013 3rd Series) #13-24 and Giant Size Astonishing X-Men (2008) #1. Written by JOSS WHEDON. Art and cover by JOHN CASSADAY. The chart-topping super-team of Joss Whedon (Marvel Studios' The Avengers, RUNAWAYS) and John Cassaday (Planetary, CAPTAIN AMERICA) return! Things go from peculiar to just plain bizarre as Emma Frost's erratic?behavior sends the X-Men into a non-stop downward spiral, and the new Hellfire Club makes its move! Plus: the X-Man destined to destroy the Breakworld stands revealed! Who is it? And will the X-Men be able to protect Earth from certain destruction at the hands of the Breakworld? When it's all over, nothing will ever be the same! No, really, we mean it! Whedon and Cassaday's complete saga - acclaimed as "Series of the Year" by Wizard magazine and a "Must Have Gift" by TV Guide - is collected across two softcover volumes. Softcover, 344 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.