Series Title: Astonishing X-Men
Issue: #1
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Publication Date: July 2004
Writer: Joss Whedon
Artist: John Cassaday
Key Feature: Directors Cut Variant. This edition typically features script pages, sketches, and bonus material alongside the main story.
Grade: VF (Very Fine)
Variant Rarity: This is the harder-to-find Directors Cut Variant, a premium edition for collectors.
Wear Details: The grade reflects the wear present, including:
A small corner bend on the top of the spine on the front cover that goes through several interior pages of the comic.
The book is complete and intact, a solid collectible key issue.
This is the landmark first issue of the critically acclaimed run by writer Joss Whedon and artist John Cassaday, which is considered one of the definitive modern X-Men stories.
MAJOR KEY ISSUE: The First Issue of the modern classic, fan-favorite run by Whedon and Cassaday.
Directors Cut Variant: A premium, sought-after variant for completionists and fans of the creative team.
High Demand: This series remains highly popular and collectible, making issue #1 a cornerstone of any modern Marvel collection.
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