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Today my brother and I was in town to pick up a present for our charming niece Mia, as she just turned 4 years old. But while we were looking for a present we happen to come across a sci-fi magazine that had a review of 2004. In this mag they metioned something that we both new about but had done nothing about. Joss Whedon (the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer) had signed up to do a series of X-men comics.

This series was called Astonishing X-Men. Now i have never really been a big fan of comics but this book seemed very interesting. Now i have only read two issues but it is turning out to be very good. The story is a sort of reforming of a new X-Men team after a few deaths that aren't delts with in much depth. The writing is very witty and current. Whedon even manages a Harry Potter reference. The story however is moving like a snail. In the two issues i have read there has only been two big plot points.

The otherthing that has really sucked me in is the drawing. John Cassaday who also drwas for Captain America, is on the ball with this project. My favourite part of his work is his action scene. They move as quick as if they were on TV. His other strength is his character detail. Beast is a personal fav.

I just hope the story continues to get better. This might not be the las comic series i read. That sound when i said that was my bank accout crying in pain.