Astonishing X-Men #1
The cover by John Cassaday delivers a kinetic charge right away — Wolverine, Emma Frost, Cyclops, Kitty Pryde, and Beast surge forward in their striking black-and-gold uniforms against a bold green and red backdrop, every figure bristling with purpose and energy. Joss Whedon and John Cassaday's "Gifted Part One" marks the opening chapter of what promises to be a fresh, ambitious take on Marvel's mutant heroes. If this 2006 collection's cover is any indication, the team is moving fast and not looking back.
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The X-Men learn that S.H.I.E.L.D. has been spying on them and that Dr. Rao has been using Jean Grey's D.N.A. for testing her cure.
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