Based on the first arc of "Astonishing X-Men," the newest series featuring the worlds most popular "gifted children," this Marvel motion comic features the work of writer Joss Whedon and artist John Cassaday.
I'm enthusiastic about this choice for a motion-story. Whedon not only allowed the mutants to confront the hottest storyline issues in the series (Anyone want a cure for being a mutant?), he also made it possible for audiences to get reacquainted with the characters and their personal conflicts.
The animation aspect of this trailer is a little bit of a problem for me.
I watched the first part of the new "Spider-Woman" motion comic and found it to be subtle and exciting in its use of motion, moody backgrounds, sound effects and actor dialogue. This X-Men project is obviously more animated. More Bending limbs. More moving mouths. I'm not sure if I like it yet.
This may only be my issue because I liked the Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev "Spider-Woman" so much. Motion comics are going to be a little different and every style will not thrill every audience.
Well, if I didn't ruin it for you, enjoy the trailer courtesy of Comic Book Resources.
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