This Director's Cut edition is an expanded edition of Astonishing X-men #1 offering additional material not included in the regular edition. This volume includes script excerpts by Whedon along with design sketches by John Cassady and Gabrielle Dell 'Otto.
— Description from Comic Vine community (comicvine.gamespot.com · https://comicvine.gamespot.com/astonishing-x-men-directors-cut/4050-39816/).
