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Up for bid is the Astonishing X-Men (2004) TPB Volume 4, which collects Astonishing X-Men (2004) 1-6. Astonishing X-Men was a comic series began in 2004, with its first run written by Joss Whedon and art by John Cassaday. This title features an X-Men line-up of Cyclops and Emma Frost (as co-team leaders), Beast, Kitty Pryde, Colossus, Lockheed, and Wolverine. Whedon/Cassaday's Astonishing X-Men run introduced a number of original characters into the Marvel Universe including Kavita Rao, Special Agent Brand, S.W.O.R.D., Hisako Ichiki, Ord of the Breakworld and Blindfold. Whedon's run on the series was a critical and commercial success. This first story arc ("Gifted") focused on the introduction of several key characters and their involvement on the team. Whedon introduced a "mutant cure" designed by Indian Benetech scientist Dr. Kavita Rao, who was secretly sponsored by warrior alien Ord. The prospect of "real" humanity arouses the interest of a heavily mutated Beast, who visits Rao only to discover that the drug is the product of illegal human experimentation. The X-Men raid Benetech and reunite with Colossus. Colossus had been "dead" for several years at this time. With Colossus's help, the team takes down Ord, but not before it's revealed that a mutant would destroy Ord's home planet, the Breakworld, within the next three years. This story arc was critically lauded and won the 2006 Will Eisner Award for "Best Continuing Series." As stated above, this auction is for Astonishing X-Men (2004) TPB Volume 1 "Gifted." This TPB was written by Joss Whedon, with art by John Cassaday. This TPB is in the Very Fine to Near Mint range and is a first printing. Grading is subjective, and only my opinion. Please look at the pictures and ask any questions before bidding. This TPB books for over $15, but my starting price is just $6. All comics have been stored properly in a smoke free home, and have been sealed since purchase. Please see my other auctions to catch other great series! I will gladly combine shipping, when possible. Shipping: No international shipping!!! No Exceptions!! If you win multiple auctions, please wait for invoice with combined S&H before paying. All paid orders from the previous week will be shipped no later than the next Wednesday. Sending us e-bay messages will not make this go faster. It will slow things down for everyone else, as we have to take time out to respond to these emails. However, if an extreme amount of time has passed, please do contact us for tracking information. Please send payment within 3 days of end of auction. Customer service is a top priority! If there are any complications with your order, please let me know before leaving feedback. This way I can make the situation right. Good Luck and Happy Bidding!