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X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-052

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The Mutant Massacre! "Spots!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Terry Shoemaker and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Marc Silvestri and Joe Rubinstein. This issue begins one of the darkest chapters in mutant history. A mercenary force called the Marauders attempt to commit genocide on the outcast Morlocks, and the only thing standing in their way is the X-Men and X-Factor. This is a storyline that has repercussions on the X-titles for years to come. But first, X-Factor must battle the government sponsored Freedom Force for the future of a mutant who is under their protection. NOTE: Includes the Mutant Massacre Map, a key to following the events in this pivotal storyline. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 16 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-022

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"Playing with Fire!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by David Mazzucchelli and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Walt Simonson. As the adults deal with the tragic aftermath of last issue's events, the kids face a challenge of their own. The woman Rusty accidently burned when his mutant fire abilities emerged (see X-Factor (1st Series) #1) returns, and the remorseful young man tries to make amends. However, Rusty will soon learn that making a deal with the malevolent Morlock called Masque is not too different than making a pact with the devil himself. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 18 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-024

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"The Enemy Within!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Cameron Hodge plans to betray the team. Plus, is Jean Grey really still the Phoenix? Well, Cyclops is going to find out even if they have to fight to do it. Plus, a familiar face awakens on the cloaked floating fortress of Apocalypse to find his fortunes have taken a turn for the worse. What can this mean for the future of X-Factor, and for the future of the world? Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 19 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #21-28A0F27-021

"All Together Now!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Can X-Factor survive the first attack of the Horsemen of Apocalypse? Meet War, Famine, and Pestilence...hope they survive the experience. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-026

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"Children's Crusade!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by June Brigman and Randy Emberlin. X-Factor returns from their battle with the Horsemen of Apocalypse a little worse for wear, and it's up to the kids to take care of business. Rusty, Skids, Rictor, Artie, and Leech take center stage on a mission of goodwill for the future of mutant/human relations. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 24D VG/FN 5.0

Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants! Part 1 of 3. "Masks!" 1st full appearance of Archangel. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. One of the biggest mutant events to ever hit the comic racks begins here. The powerful mutant known as Apocalypse finally makes his move and unleashes his Four Horseman on an unsuspecting world. The only thing standing between humanity and total annihilation is X-Factor. However when the fourth and final Horseman, Death, reveals his true identity, the group will be rocked to its very core. This is a pivotal chapter in the lives of the original X-Men. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 24N CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #23-38F4EAA-008

Newsstand Edition. Fall of the Mutants! Part 1 of 3. "Masks!" 1st full appearance of Archangel. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. One of the biggest mutant events to ever hit the comic racks begins here. The powerful mutant known as Apocalypse finally makes his move and unleashes his Four Horseman on an unsuspecting world. The only thing standing between humanity and total annihilation is X-Factor. However when the fourth and final Horseman, Death, reveals his true identity, the group will be rocked to its very core. This is a pivotal chapter in the lives of the original X-Men. Cover price $0.75.