# Astonishing X-Men (2004) #1

Published: 2004-05-26T00:00:00+0000
Series: Astonishing X-Men (2004 - 2013)
Creators: John Cassaday (cover artist), Joss Whedon (writer), Laura Martin (colorist), Vc Chris Eliopoulos (letterer)

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Expectations for Joss Whedon and John Cassaday's first X-Men issue were high. Really high. Luckily, they nailed it, hitting all the classic X-Men beats, yet giving Marvel's Merry Mutants a solid update.