Astonishing X-Men #49 p.19 - Karma & Gambit! Splash

Astonishing X-Men #49 p.19 - Karma & Gambit! SplashKarma returns home to rest from her unexplained attack earlier in the day and tries to get some bed rest.

Back from the green

The X-Men attempt to recover from the blast as the mysterious military copter flies in for the kill

Superbly illustrated page

Stunning shadow play and backgrounds by Perkins

this is the first time we actually get to see a much clearer shot of the mysterious Mr

The general idea for the poster was to have a group of beautiful

while a mysterious stranger is seen snapping pictures of the two friends

sticks and whatever else they can fashion as weapons

Beautiful action page featuring    an injured Peter Quill having a tough time killing a Spaceknight

He suddenly drops to a knee

Gavin arrogantly admits to his part in the disaster

Beautifully illustrated page featuring Nightmare Nurse telling Chemo that she has basically done all she can and that he is now needed to finish off Swampy