# Astonishing X-Men (2004) #5

Published: 2004-09-22T00:00:00+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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"GIFTED" 5 (OF 6)  As demand for the "mutant cure" reaches near-riot levels, the X-Men finally go head to head with Ord, with an unexpected ally -- and some unexpected adversaries -- tipping the scales.