The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection #36

This volume collects the opening story arc of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday's celebrated run on Astonishing X-Men, originally published as issues #1-6. The story, titled 'Gifted,' reintroduces the classic X-Men team—Cyclops, Emma Frost, Wolverine, Beast, and Shadowcat—as they face a new threat involving a mutant cure and the mysterious return of an old enemy. It's a defining modern X-Men tale praised for its sharp characterization and dynamic artwork.