Astonishing X-Men Vol. 3: Torn
by Joss Whedon
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Author: Joss WhedonIllustrator: John Cassaday
Edition: Paperback
Published: 2007-02-28
ISBN: 0785117598
Number of pages: 152
Publisher: Marvel Comics
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Book Review: You've seen some of this before, but that's okay
Summary: 4 Stars
Old-school X-Men action as our heroes go up against the Hellfire Club. Though ultimately fairly accessible, this volume is a little more "inside baseball" than the previous two "Astonishing X-Men" collections. That is, it helps to know a little bit about the Hellfire Club, Emma Frost, and the X-Men's history with same.
Highlights include Emma Frost using truly devious psychology to incapacitate Scott (essentially shaming him into shutting down his powers, with horrible side effects) and Wolverine being converted into a turn-of-the-century effeminate dandy (and it's a hoot to see what finally breaks the spell to bring Logan back). But, yes, in the end I must say that the whole thing is a multi-chapter battle with the Hellfire Club, and though there's a twist or two, we've seen multi-chapter battles with the Hellfire Club before.
Still, with his capacity to make fun of the conventions of a particular genre while at the same time reveling in them, Joss Whedon stories are always fun. And John Cassaday's clean, striking visuals continue to be just that. So far these "Astonishing X-Men" collections are three for three.
Summary of Astonishing X-Men Vol. 3: Torn
They're back! The chart-topping super-team of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday return for more Astonshing X-Men! If you thought their past efforts were full of shocks and surprises, hold onto your eyeballs - because you haven't seen anything yet, as things go from peculiar to just plain bizarre! Emma Frost's erratic behavior has the X-Men spinning in a non-stop downward spiral. Will an unlikely union be the final straw? After secretly lying in wait for months, the new Hellfire Club makes its move! Plus: The X-Man destined to destroy the Breakworld stands revealed! Who is it, and what will be their fate? Collects Astonishing X-Men #13-18.X-Men Books
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