{"product_id":"astonishing-x-men-vol-3-26a-marvel-comics-2008-direct-edition","title":"Astonishing X-Men, Vol. 3 #26A (Marvel Comics 2008) Direct Edition","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAstonishing X-Men, Vol. 3 #26A (Marvel Comics 2008) Direct Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eX-Men: Manifest Destiny tie-in, Ghost Box: Part 2, written by Warren Ellis with pencils and cover by Simone Bianchi, delivers a bold new phase for the X‑Men. Ellis and Bianchi push the team to the “Second Stage,” rebuilding momentum after Messiah Complex and Divided We Stand. Expect a fresh visual language, a redesigned base of operations, and a tightly wound mystery that drives the crew into uncharted territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action kicks off aboard a spacecraft hovering 300 feet above the twisted wreckage of Chaparanga Beach, where the X‑Men confront the enigmatic Subject X. Five minutes — just five minutes — is all he needs, all he’s asking for. Can the X‑Men afford to give it to him?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e32 pages. Rated T+. Direct Edition. Cover price $2.99.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy this issue stands out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSignature creative duo: Warren Ellis writes, with Simone Bianchi providing the pencils and cover art for a distinctive look that sets this arc apart.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManifest Destiny tie-in: a pivotal Ghost Box installment that deepens the X‑Men’s ongoing storyline.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePost‑Messiah Complex momentum: follows the team’s realignment after major events, offering fresh dynamics and new missions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew look, new base: visual and logistical shifts that signal a renewed approach to the X‑Men’s operations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh-stakes mystery: a captivating setup with Subject X at the center, promising suspenseful reveals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eIdeal for collectors and new readers alike\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirect Edition status makes this a standout collectible from Marvel’s 2008 lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompact 32-page format packs a dense, story-forward read with cinematic pacing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerfect entry point into the Warren Ellis \/ Simone Bianchi era of Astonishing X‑Men, and a seamless bridge to subsequent arcs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ugly Monkey Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51397906432278,"sku":"00928102159908","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4301\/3142\/files\/E7F32B65-CEFB-42B5-8408-CFB0DB7DD66D.jpg?v=1781061286","url":"https:\/\/uglymonkeycomics.com\/products\/astonishing-x-men-vol-3-26a-marvel-comics-2008-direct-edition","provider":"Ugly Monkey Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}