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It's the book you've been waiting for! The superstar team of Warren Ellis and Simone Bianchi are ready to take the X-Men to the "Second Stage"! Messiah CompleX pulled the X-Men team together, Divided We Stand tore them apart. Now the X-Men are back to business - with a new look, a new base of operations, and a mystery to solve that will take them into previously uncharted territory and test them to their core! Collects Astonishing X-Men #25-30, Ghost Boxes #1-2.
Astonishing X-Men Vol. 5: Ghost Box Reviews
Astonishing X-Men Vol. 5: Ghost Box Reviews
| 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful  Not quite astonishing, but solid all the same, This review is from: Astonishing X-Men Vol. 5: Ghost Box (Paperback) Writer Warren Ellis (Planetary, Transmetropolitan) and artist Simone Bianchi (Wolverine) tackle the somewhat unenviable task of taking over from award-winning fan-favourites Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly) and John Cassaday (Planetary) on Astonishing X-men, something of a flagship X-title for Marvel. And for the most part they succeed, although not without a few missteps, taking the series distinctly in their own direction, and setting a new, darker tone.Those familiar with Ellis' writing will instantly recognise the wild sci-fi elements and snarky dialogue that are his trademarks, but he manages to find the characters' voices pretty well from the get-go -- seeming to have the most fun with the acid-tongued Emma and the hyper-intelligent Beast. The snappy banter, weird science and alternate reality mumbo-jumbo come thick and fast as the X-men investigate a bizarre murder and follow the ensuing trail of destruction around the world, finally discovering a... Read more 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful Good intentions, not the best results, By Ava (Romania) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Astonishing X-Men Vol. 5: Ghost Box (Paperback) I read the Astonishing X-Men run with much interest. Until now it had good ideas, darn impressive artwork and excellent writing, so if you're a fan of Whedon & Cassaday, you'll be slightly disappointed by this volume.Ghost Box has an interesting concept behind it (spoiler: parallel universes) and throws in some interesting details about how the X-Men work, like telepathically learning the native language of the foreign country they happen to be in. There are maybe two moments of brilliant dialogue. Plus, it has original panel/page layouts at every step, mostly enjoyable since you don't see them very often - but here the positive aspects end. The art is, well, let's call it "unrealistic" and leave it at that; by the time you're halfway through the volume, you will have grown tired of seeing everyone's mouths open as if shouting. The concept is tackled only superficially, pretty much like the Dangerous volume, while the "What If" stories present much more interest... Read more 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful  Surprising quality after Whedon's departure, By A Forest Fan (USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Astonishing X-Men Vol. 5: Ghost Box (Paperback) This book has a surprising bit of quality after the departure of Astonishing X-writer Joss Whedon. The concept of Ghost Boxes (it's a secret) is an intriguing idea. More importantly, writer Warren Ellis manages to expertly work in S.W.O.R.D. (Abigail Brand) and Ororo (Storm). Also, we get some great scenes for Hidako (Armor), the new X-Man. What more can you ask for?The Ghost Boxes story ends quickly, halfway through the book. This turns out to be a plus, as the latter half of the book is devoted to what could have happened had the X-men not dealt with the problem. It's a cool concept, and I find myself re-reading this book over and over. And that's the best endorsement. Great job, X-team! |
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