Astonishing X-Men

Astonishing X-Men is a Marvel animated comic adaptation that ran for four seasons from 2009 to 2013, each consisting of seven episodes. The series is structured in short "chapters" of roughly 10–12 minutes. On DVD, episodes are grouped into story arcs with titles such as Gifted, Dangerous, and Torn.

"Gifted" was given the accolade of Wizards book of the year, while IGN called the arc "best X-Men run in a decade" and lauded Whedon for flawless character dynamics.

In 2006, the series won the Best Continuing Series and in 2005 and 2006, John Cassaday won Best Artist/Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team (tied with Frank Quitely for 2005).

After a break of several months, the title resumed in February 2006 with the new story arc "Torn." With issue 13, the comic temporarily went from monthly to bimonthly to allow more time for Whedon and Cassaday to finish each issue and avoid further late releases.

The book resumed a monthly schedule in September 2006 with issues 16 and 17, but was delayed once again for issue 18.

The team lineup and character designs of the X-Men roster in the animated series Wolverine and the X-Men draw inspiration from the Astonishing X-Men comics.