Publisher's Synopsis
Eight-volume collection of animations based on the Marvel Comics characters. In 'Astonishing X-Men: Gifted', Dr. Kavita Rao (voice of Eva Christensen) appears to have found a cure for mutant superheroes Wolverine (Marc Thompson), Cyclops (Gregory Abbey), Beast (Mike Pollock), Kitty Pryde (Eileen Stevens) and Emma Frost (Erica Schroeder). They are reluctant to receive the treatment, however, especially when the arrival of an extraterrestrial foe threatens humankind. In 'Astonishing X-Men: Dangerous', after a member of the Xavier Institute dies, it becomes apparent that an enemy, who is intent on destroying the mutants once and for all, is operating from the inside. A shocking secret is revealed and the X-Men find themselves fighting for their survival. In 'Astonishing X-Men: Torn', the X-Men face trouble from the Hellfire Club, a group made up of influential figures who are trying to gain control over the world using their powerful positions within politics and the economy. In 'Astonishing X-Men: Unstoppable', the X-Men must save Earth from an attack by the Breakworld aliens who plan to fire a gigantic bullet that would lead to the planet's complete destruction. In 'Iron Man: Extremis', Mallen (Ted Lewis), a soldier intent on seeking revenge for the death of his family, gets hold of an experimental military serum known as Extremis. After being injected with the drug, Mallen acquires extraordinary powers that even billionaire Tony Stark aka Iron Man (Jason Griffith) can't defeat. Now critically wounded after battling the vengeful villain, Stark has no choice but to use Extremis himself in order to save the day. 'Spider-Woman: Agent of S.W.O.R.D.' follows Jessica Drew (Nicolette Reed) and her superheroine alter ego Spider-Woman. Recruited by Abigail Brand (Stephanie K. Thomas) to join S.W.O.R.D., an agency which fights terrorism and threats from extraterrestrial beings, Jessica Drew uses her powers to find and destroy shape-shifting aliens known as the Skrulls. In 'Blank Panther', African King T'Challa aka the Black Panther (Djimon Hounsou) defends his nation from invasion. After his father King T'Chaka (Jonathan Adams) is killed at the hands of the villainous Ulysses Klaw (Stephen Stanton), T'Challa becomes the new ruler of his country Wakanda, home to the valuable mineral vibranium. Klaw assembles an almighty army with which to invade Wakanda, meaning the Black Panther will have to push his powers to the limit if he is to save his country and people from harm. 'Thor and Loki: Blood Brothers' follows the villainous Loki (David Blair) and his superhero adoptive brother Thor (Daniel Thorn). After becoming the new king of the mystical realm Asgard, Loki is soon faced with the reality of ruling over his land. Told from Loki's point of view, the story explores how he and his brother became enemies.
