Astonishing X-Men #7
This volume collects issues #37-42 of the 2012 Astonishing X-Men series, featuring a storyline where the team faces the monstrous Fin Fang Foom alongside the manipulative Mentallo. The arc also delves into the dynamics between Wolverine, Cyclops, Emma Frost, and younger mutants like Armor and Hisako Ichiki, as they confront threats both physical and psychological.
In "Monstrous Part 1," Armor grapples with the devastating news of her mother and brother's deaths as the X-Men accompany her to Japan for the funeral. Meanwhile, Roxxon dispatches Mentallo and a team to Monster Island in search of oil, where his true intentions begin to surface. Written by Daniel Way and illustrated by Jason Pearson, with inks by Karl Story, colors by Sonia Oback, and letters by VC's Cory Petit, this issue blends personal grief with high-stakes adventure. The cover, a striking piece by Mike Kaluta, captures the tension of the island’s looming threat.
In "Monstrous Part 1," Armor grapples with the loss of her mother and brother, prompting the X-Men to accompany her to Japan for the funeral. Meanwhile, Roxxon dispatches Mentallo and a crew to Monster Island, where he’s meant to protect them from the island’s dangers—though his true intentions run far deeper than safety.
In "Monstrous Part 2" from Astonishing X-Men #7, Tokyo erupts in chaos as Fin Fang Foom, under Mentallo’s command, lays waste to the city. With the fate of Monster Island hanging in the balance, the dragon demands eight hundred million dollars from Roxxon—or he’ll keep his grip on the island’s creatures. Armor, torn from a family wake, answers the call to join the X-Men in the fight.
In "Monstrous Part 3," the X-Men face a new wave of chaos as they track Mentallo to Monster Island, only to find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer number of creatures he commands. With Fin Fang Foom's destruction behind them, they must rely on courage and teamwork to survive the island's relentless horde.
In a quiet moment of history and myth, a young Taiwanese historian makes a daring journey to the mainland, guided by ancient lore and a desperate need to protect his homeland. With a mix of reverence and courage, he awakens the legendary dragon Fin Fang Foom, using its power to turn back an invading fleet—then carefully leads it back to its slumber, sealing away the past once more.
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