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ASTONISHING X-MEN #30
COVER BY: SIMONE BIANCHI
WRITER: WARREN ELLIS
PENCILS: SIMONE BIANCHI
INKS: SIMONE BIANCHI
COLORED BY: SIMONE BIANCHI, MORRY HOLLOWELL, SIMONE PERUZZI
LETTERED BY: VC – CHRIS ELIOPOULIS
THE STORY:
“GHOST BOX,” PART 6 Some boxes are best left unopened. It’s the final chapter of the opening epic by the superstar team of Warren Ellis and Simone Bianchi. Rated T …$2.99
IN STORES: June 24, 2009
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From IGN.com

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This issue finishes Ellis’s first storyline on the book, a plotline that’s often been synonymous with the descriptors “sleepy,” “meandering,” and “drawn out.” Issue #30 is easily the punchiest, most story-filled installment, but one of the more deceptively simple. The X-Men have a meeting of minds with Forge, find that he’s gone a bit off the deep end, and decide to do away with his whole operation, including his so-called “New Mutants.” This being a Warren Ellis affair, the dialogue is elegantly written throughout, laced with his patented brand of wit vitriol. Read More
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From Comicsbulletin.com

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After reading through the issue once, I was happy with it. It does a good job of wrapping up the story and providing a definite and explosive ending, but I wasn’t quite sure how it gelled with the rest of the series. As a single issue it’s maybe the strongest one yet. The emotional resonance of the finale with all of the characters is strong enough to make this an above-average piece of work, and said finale is both absurdly comical and staggeringly violent at the same time.

If there are any weaknesses to really complain about it would have to be with the functionality of Bianchi’s art. As I said earlier, it is beautiful, but as sequential storytelling it leaves something to be desired. Ultimately, I’m not sure if the sacrifice of clear narrative for distinctive visual stylings is an effective trade. But then again, there are moments in this book where the majesty of Bianchi’s art really helps to support, and at times even elevate, the high-concept science fiction ideas that Ellis is bringing to the table.
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Emmafrostfiles.com Review

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I’m glad this arc is done to say the least, but this issue was definitely a gem in certain areas. I loved the group battle scene, it reminded me so much of the old animated series, and I thought most of it was done well. The arc itself had too much to do with M-Day, something most were tired of hearing about before this plot began, so it only gets worse when it takes a year to finish one arc. Bianchi’s work suffered a bit, and it sometimes looked like cheap watercolor work rather than the sharp images we’re used to. Still, I recommend Astonishing because I feel like it’s the closest to the real X-Men that I read for, and honestly, should it go back to montly it’ll probably be my #1 book again. And Phil Jimenez is joining soon!! For more of my thoughts on this issue: Click here.
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In Summary: Reviewers generally liked this issue, but not the arc itself considering the delays.
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