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Astonishing X-Men
Overview
Facing a powerful new enemy, the team of mutant superheroes find themselves further imperiled when a "cure" for mutants is discovered.
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Seasons
Season 1 (2009)
Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the X-Men with the express purpose of "astonishing" the world. But when breaking news regarding a cure to the mutant gene unexpectedly hits the airwaves, will it derail their new plans before they even get started? Kitty Pride ( aka shadowcat ) returns to the mansion.
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Gifted, Episode 1
2009-10-28At the beginning of a new year at Xavier's School, Kitty Pride returns as its newest instructor; tensions between the mutants grow when Wolverine catches Cyclops and Emma Frost sharing the same bed.
Runtime: 13 minEpisode 2: Gifted, Episode 2
2009-11-11The X-Men confront Ord; Kitty Pryde challenges Emma Frost; the team is divided.
Runtime: 14 minEpisode 3: Gifted, Episode 3
2009-11-26Wolverine and Beast debate the "cure"; Cyclops visits Nick Fury.
Runtime: 14 minEpisode 4: Gifted, Episode 4
2009-12-09The X-Men infiltrate Benetech; Ord invades the Xavier Institute.
Runtime: 11 minEpisode 5: Gifted, Episode 5
2009-12-23The X-Men and Ord go to war.
Runtime: 12 minEpisode 6: Gifted, Episode 6
2010-01-06The X-Men and Ord go to war, but the X-Men need help to defend against him.
Runtime: 13 min
Season 2 (2013)
The tragic death of a student at the Xavier Institute reveals that a powerful enemy is working from inside the mansion to destroy the X-Men; an enemy that knows all of their weaknesses and can predict their every move.
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Dangerous, Episode 1
2013-05-13The heroes protect people from a monster; a depressed mutant teenager tests his power.
Runtime: 12 minEpisode 2: Dangerous, Episode 2
2013-05-13A fellow student dares Wing to test his lost power resulting in his death.
Runtime: 10 minEpisode 3: Dangerous, Episode 3
2013-05-13The students start to panic when they realize Wing is missing.
Runtime: 11 minEpisode 4: Dangerous, Episode 4
2013-05-13A Sentinel reawakens and seeks to destroy the X-Men.
Runtime: 11 minEpisode 5: Dangerous, Episode 5
2013-05-13Despite being in the Danger Room, the students are threatened.
Runtime: 10 minEpisode 6: Dangerous, Episode 6
2013-05-13The X-Men try to save the students in the Danger Room.
Runtime: 12 min
Season 3 (2013)
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?
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Torn, Episode 1
2013-05-13Emma joins Cassandra from her deal long ago; Logan trains the students.
Runtime: 12 minEpisode 2: Torn, Episode 2
2013-05-13Emma manages to disable Scott's powers; Cassandra confronts Beast.
Runtime: 11 minEpisode 3: Torn, Episode 3
2013-05-13The Hellfire Club successfully breaks down the X-Men on the battlefield and in their minds.
Runtime: 11 minEpisode 4: Torn, Episode 4
2013-05-13Dramatic changes occur in the lives of the X-Men.
Runtime: 11 minEpisode 5: Torn, Episode 5
2013-05-13Dramatic changes occur in the lives of the X-Men.
Runtime: 11 minEpisode 6: Torn, Episode 6
2013-05-13Dramatic changes occur in the lives of the X-Men.
Runtime: 11 min
Season 4 (2013)
Strap yourselves in, folks! It's Joss Whedon and John Cassaday's final arc on Astonishing X-Men! After the shocking and brain-smashing events of recent issues, the X-Men are off to protect the Earth from its destruction at the hands of the Breakworld. And when it's all over, nothing will ever be the same! No, really, we mean it! Whedon and Cassaday prove they are more than Astonishing: They are unstoppable!
7 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Unstoppable, Episode 1
2013-05-13The X-Men head to Breakworld to save Earth from destruction.
Runtime: 11 minEpisode 2: Unstoppable, Episode 2
2013-05-13The mutants react to the fallout surrounding the prophecy claiming Colossus will destroy Breakworld.
Runtime: 12 minEpisode 3: Unstoppable, Episode 3
2013-05-13Ord and his warriors confront the X-Men and S.W.O.R.D.
Runtime: 11 minEpisode 4: Unstoppable, Episode 4
2013-05-13The X-Men defend Colossus as the Breakworld warlords demand his death to save their planet.
Runtime: 12 minEpisode 5: Unstoppable, Episode 5
2013-05-13Dramatic changes occur in the lives of the X-Men.
Runtime: 12 minEpisode 6: Unstoppable, Episode 6
2013-05-13Dramatic changes occur in the lives of the X-Men.
Runtime: 11 minEpisode 7: Unstoppable, Episode 7
2013-05-13Dramatic changes occur in the lives of the X-Men.
Runtime: 20 minVideos
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