Comic books in 'Marvel Modern Era Epic Collection: Astonishing X-Men'

NOTE: Book 1 of the Astonishing X-Men Modern Era Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2004-2005.

1st printing. Collects Astonishing X-Men (2004-2013 3rd Series) #1-12. Written by Joss Whedon. Art and cover by John Cassaday. Joss Whedon and John Cassaday put the astonishing in X-Men! A blockbuster era for Marvel's mutants! Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the X-Men as the world's greatest super team, with Wolverine, Kitty Pryde and Beast completing the initial roster. They plan to astonish the world - but when unexpected news about the mutant gene hits the airwaves, will it derail their dreams? As demand for the "mutant cure" reaches near-riot levels, the X-Men go head-to-head with the enigmatic Ord - but a startling surprise awaits them in the heart of their enemy's stronghold! Then, a tragic death at the Xavier Institute reveals a powerful enemy living among the X-Men that they could never have suspected. Reunited with Professor X, the team will face this dangerous new foe in the ruins of Genosha...but secrets from the past might derail the team's future! Plus: The debut of S.W.O.R.D.! Softcover, 328 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $39.99.

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NOTE: Book 2 of the Astonishing X-Men Modern Era Epic Collection - Years Covered: 2005-2007.

1st printing. Collects Astonishing X-Men (2004-2013 3rd Series) #13-24 and Giant Size Astonishing X-Men (2008). Written by Joss Whedon. Art and cover by John Cassaday. The chart-topping super-team of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday concludes their blockbuster run! Things go from peculiar to just plain bizarre for the X-Men, as Emma Frost's erratic behavior sends the team 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! Softcover, 344 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $39.99.