The original Astonishing X-Men was a four-issue limited series that replaced Uncanny X-Men during the 1995 alternate universe storyline ' Age of Apocalypse', in which all X-titles were given new names and issue numbers. Matthew Rosenberg and artist Greg Land would then take over the series before its end in 2018. The first run was written by Charles Soule and illustrated by a rotating cast of artists.

The title's fourth volume and second ongoing series launched in 2017 during the ' ResurrXion' storyline. Marjorie Liu wrote the final 21 issues of the series until its end at issue #68 in 2013. They were followed by James Asmus who wrote one issue, then Greg Pak, who took over for four issues in November 2011. Daniel Way and Christos Gage then took over the title writing alternating stories. It was then written by Warren Ellis with art by Simone Bianchi and Phil Jimenez. The third volume, an ongoing series, began in 2004, with its first run written by Joss Whedon and art by John Cassaday. The mini-series was created by Marvel Knights Animation and released by Shout! Factory on DVD in August 14, 2012.Astonishing X-Men is the name of four X-Men comic book series from Marvel Comics, the first two of which were limited series.

The Torn story arc was adapted in a motion comic mini-series comprised of 6 episodes called Astonishing X-Men: Torn.

It is then revealed that she has taken the form of Jean Grey. Emma then goes in to Cyclops' room, and invites him to bed, telling him she has a surprise for him. Colossus then kisses her as Emma listens outside with Perfection, who tells Emma that she knows that she truly loves Cyclops. Later, Kitty and Colossus discuss Kitty's nightmare and then her guilt at being so hostile to him at first. She then returns to 'The Peak', S.W.O.R.D.'s orbiting headquarters. Hill says that she does not approve of S.W.O.R.D.'s methods, but Brand dismisses her as not being able to see the bigger picture. Helicarrier about the new relationship due to the absence of Nick Fury. Agent Hill and Special Agent Brand meet on the S.H.I.E.L.D. Outside, Kitty Pryde has a nightmare involving her father, who died in Genosha, while Emma, with Sebastian Shaw, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Cassandra Nova and the hooded figure called 'Perfection' discuss their plans to recreate the old Hellfire Club. Hisako becomes annoyed at her incompetence. He swiftly defeats them, testing Hisako's armor in the process.

In the present, Wolverine is in the Danger Room with the students for a combat lesson. Cassandra reveals that they are going to give Emma a 'secondary mutation' hinting the origin of her diamond form. Some time ago, Emma Frost and Cassandra Nova are in Genosha. Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Ellie Phimister).Cassandra Nova (Main story and flashback).

White Queen (Emma Frost) (Main story and flashback).

Perfection Appearing in 'Torn (Part 1)'

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