The X-Factor #22 1987 Marvel Comics Newsstand Variant is a vintage single issue comic book featuring the first appearance of the character Beast. Written by Louise Simonson and with cover art by Walter Simonson, this comic belongs to the superhero team X-Factor within the Marvel Universe. Published by Marvel Comics in the Copper Age (1984-1991), this color comic book is a sought-after collectible for fans of US Comics and superheroes.