Superstars Warren Ellis (Thunderbolts) and Simone Bianchi’s (Wolverine) Astonishing X-Men #25, taking the X-Men in an all-new, all-different direction, has debuted to critical acclaim!

“Astonishing X-Men #25 is a great superhero comic, and it's the best X-Men comic in ages, precisely because it feels like something new… This is Warren Ellis's X-Men, and it's Simone Bianchi's X-Men, and it's quite a joy to read.”—Timothy Callahan, ComicBookResources.Com

“The first issue of Ellis' run is a pleasing read… Ellis wastes no time showing off his skill for characterization and dialogue”—Jesse Schedeen, IGN.Com

“As a reader of the X-Men for more than ten years, I feel this is the best time it has ever been and Astonishing X-Men is proof. Exceptional writing from Ellis and Bianchi's beautiful art make this comic far above average and an enviable standard of quality.”—Steven Bari, ComicsBulletin.Com

“I think that Ellis and Bianchi are off to a great start… The art by Simone Bianchi is exquisite”—Paul Steven Brown, ComicAddiction.Com

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Astonishing X-Men, an ­X-Men: Manifest Destiny tie-in, as Ellis & Bianchi continue to garner acclaim! Just what is the X-Men’s new mission? And who has joined this new team? Find out in Ellis & Bianchi’s critically acclaimed Astonishing X-Men!

ASTONISHING X-MEN #25 (MD) (MAY082323)
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Pencils & Wraparound Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI
Rated T+ …$2.99
On-Sale—NOW!

ASTONISHING X-MEN #26 (MD) (JUN082385)
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Pencils and Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—7/17/08, On-Sale—8/6/08


Astonishing X-Men #25

Astonishing X-Men #26