Astonishing X-Men: Dangerous

Although I am not an avid reader of the X-Men comics I do have my favorite periods from the X-Men history that I enjoy. They consist of two things: favorite creative team and storyline. John Byrne’s run on the title is my favorite, Jim Lee’s tenure is a close second, Frank Quitely’s run is a winner and artist John Cassaday’s and writer John Whedon’s run also ranks high on my list.

Shout! Factory’s Marvel Knight’s animated adaptation of Astonishing X-Men: Dangerous is lifted directly out of the series. Using John Cassaday’s art as a base, the creative minds of Shout! And Marvel Knights have cleverly animated the art using the latest in computer technology. Coupled with visual effects, sound effects and an impressive assemble of voice talent the series of stories are brought to life.

Colossus has returned and along with him a mysterious new foe who seems to know the X-Men’s every weakness also appears. How do you fight a foe that can anticipate and counter your every move and seems to know what you are going to do before you do it?


Dangerous leaves plenty of ‘room’ for ‘danger’ as the X-Men face off against the most unexpected nemesis of all and it’s all Professor X’s fault. Intermingled in the story is the tragic tale of a suicidal ex-mutant, public panic at the news of the mutant gene, the return of a longtime foe in a decidedly bigger form, a confrontation with the Ord and the ultimate sacrifice by a longtime X-Men member. Don’t miss it!