Former members of the X-Men battle demons, cyborgs, trolls, aliens and Mr. Sinister's Marauders
X-Factor Series
This expansive series follows the journeys of two distinct teams of mutants as they navigate personal dramas and global threats. Initially featuring beloved heroes returning after a long absence, the narrative evolves to introduce a government-sanctioned unit tasked with safeguarding the world. The series delves into complex relationships, moral quandaries, and unexpected twists that test the courage and resolve of its diverse cast.
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"The death of Jean Grey re-defined the X-Men, but her resurrection did nothing less! Recovered by the Avengers and revived by the Fantastic Four, Jean's return re-grouped her fellow founders into a supposed mutant-hunting unit that ferreted out some of mutantdom's rising stars - including the devastating debut of the ancient evil everyone identifies as Apocalypse! With Mystique, the Morlocks, and the Master Mold! Featuring tie-ins to the infamous Mutant Massacre! Guest-starring Thor and Power Pack!"--Page 4 of cover
"The adventures of the original X-Factor wrap up, as the first five X-Men discover their successors are alive and well! But that may soon change when the anti-mutant nation of Genosha targets both teams, plus the youthful New Mutants. Plus: X-Factor takes on the reborn Proteus, and Iceman fights to save his girlfriend from a sinister abduction! Then, when Apocalypse returns with an attack that hits painfully close to home, Cyclops must make a heart-wrenching choice! And when Professor X summons his students both old and new, X-Factor and the X-Men join forces to face the Shadow King in a battle that changes both teams forever!" -- P. [4] of cover
Iceman gets too frozen, the Beast gets too bestial, and the Angel gets a really sharp new set of wings as the original X-Men face mutant-haters and hate-filled mutants who agree on one thing: They want X-Factor dead! Apocalypse first gathers his horrendous Horsemen, and Caliban makes the transition from tracker to Hellbound! Infectia, Orphan-Maker and the Alliance of Evil! Plus: For fans of the current X-Factor, witness Quicksilver's earlier descent into dementia and the first appearance of Rictor! Featuring Thor, Freedom Force and more!
"The members of X-Factor -- Cyclops, Jean Grey, Iceman, Beast and Archangel -- are professionals through and through. But, when the likes of Sabretooth, a cadre of vampires and a threat from an alternate dystopian future wage war against our heroes, it's no surprise things get a little out of control even for them!"--Page 4 of cover
