Astonishing X-Men #14

There's a method to Whedon's writing that has been explained to me by friends who have watch Whedon's Buffy and Angel television shows. While that may or may not be true, Whedon keeps readers entertained and captivated. There's a level of intelligence to this issue and to this series in general because of Whedon's ability to tell a compelling story. This issue shows that you don't need non-stop action and adventure to tell a good story. Sometimes a good story comes from inside the characters and I think that even on a bad day, Whedon understands that and excels where many writers in the industry fail. Astonishing X-Men is probably the best developed and executed book Marvel, or any other company, publishes today. Read Full Review

Of course, John Cassaday's artwork is phenomenal. Cassaday is just sick. I love his art. You couple Whedon's great writing with Cassaday's wonderful art and you have a mega-hit title like Astonishing X-Men. Read Full Review

That final scene is meant to be a shocking cliffhanger, but it loses its potential impact. It makes no sense. Fortunately John Cassaday and Laura Martin provide their usual gorgeous artwork, and though mediocre, the story's far better than the last tale: Danger Room come alive and gone amok. Read Full Review

Ryan

Dec 20, 2018

The best issue yet

Ultimate Goblin

Jun 25, 2023

That was... intense! Also I didn't know Peter and Kitty had sex for the first time here... How old is she here already? I thought she was old enough long time ago, but maybe I'm really just not that much into X-Men.

The Villain

May 30, 2016

This whole issue is mostly composed of a conflict between Cyclops and Emma Frost who begins to make him doubt himself as the leader of the X-Men. There is not much action but its still a solid issue.

Lucas

Oct 05, 2023

Great, uncomfortable issue.

Kenjamin

Aug 20, 2025

Art: 3.5/5 Story: 4/5 Total: 7.5/10