Astonishing X-Men: Gifted

What a treat for comic and film fans of the X-Men. Richard Rohan and a full cast bring out the inner mutant in what is true audio theater, with music and sound effects that make it a delight. Members of the large cast become the superheroes and make them real--from young Kitty Pryde, who is trying to prove herself, to the mysterious Emma Frost, a villain who has supposedly reformed and is now co-leader of the X-Men. Wolverine sounds feral, Cyclops sounds desperate, and Lockheed sounds exactly like a miniature dragon would sound. The story revolves around the discovery of a serum that can make mutants normal. But is there more to it? Comic author Peter David captures the spirit of the original comic series written by Joss Whedon, director of THE AVENGERS film. M.S. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine