Astonishing X-Men Motion ComicMedia Release -- Marvel is pleased to announce that the first episode of Astonishing X-Men Motion Comic has conquered iTunes, debuting as the #2 episode on the Television-Animation sales chart, #2 season on the Television-Animation sales chart and as the #3 season pass on the Top Television sales chart. Based on the award-winning story by superstars Joss Whedon (Buffy The Vampire Slayer) and John Cassaday (Captain America), the X-Men are faced with a mysterious new villain and a possible cure for the mutant gene! Now Cyclops, Wolverine and all your favorite mutants must face the greatest threats of their lives and, before it's all done, experience one of the most jaw-dropping moments in Marvel history! It's the series you've heard about everywhere from USA Today to Wired and CLICK HERE to purchase the first episode now!

"Astonishing X-Men wowed the fans at MarvelFest and we're pleased to see that fans all over are equally thrilled," said Ruwan Jayatilleke, Marvel Senior Vice President, Development & Planning, Print, Animation and Digital Media. "It's exciting to see the Marvel Motion Comic experience resonates so strongly with fans through Astonishing X-Men and Spider-Woman."

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