Up for grabs is a beautiful, high-grade 3-issue lot of X-Factor (1986-1991) from Marvel Comics! Spanning the heights of the Copper Age into the early 90s, this lot features the original five X-Men (Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Archangel, and Iceman) and is packed with crucial mutant history and foundational story arcs:
X-Factor #8 (September 1986): Features the highly collectible Marvel 25th Anniversary custom frame border cover illustrated by Marc Silvestri! In this action-packed early issue, the team collides with Mystique's notorious government black-ops squad, Freedom Force, to protect the young pyrokinetic mutant trainee Rusty Collins.
X-Factor #12 (January 1987): A major Copper Age key issue! This story marks the first appearance of Tabitha Smith (Boom-Boom) in the X-Factor title as she officially joins the young mutant trainees. This issue also features a vital early interlude appearance of Autumn Rolfson, who would soon be transformed into Pestilence—the very first Horseman of Apocalypse!
X-Factor #69 (August 1991): A legendary 90s key issue featuring Part 3 of the legendary Muir Island Saga crossover event! With dynamic, hyper-detailed artwork by Whilce Portacio, this chapter features Professor Charles Xavier, Mystique, and X-Factor caught in a desperate war against the terrifying Shadow King, who has possessed Legion and transformed Polaris into a dark psychic nexus.
Condition & Grading Estimation
Estimated Grade Range: 9.2 to 9.4 (VF/NM to Near Mint)
Condition Notes: These raw books are phenomenal time capsules fresh out of long-term storage. They feature beautiful cover gloss, vivid ink saturation, sharp clean edges, and exceptionally straight, tight spines showing virtually zero visible spine stress ticks or shelf wear.
Professional Disclaimer: Please note that I am not a professional grader. High-resolution photos of the front covers, back covers, and close-ups of the edges are provided so you can inspect the actual books thoroughly and make your own final determination before purchasing.
Item Details
Series: X-Factor (Vol. 1)
Issues Included: #8, #12, and #69 (3-Issue Lot)
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Key Characters: Original X-Men (Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Iceman, Archangel), Apocalypse, Shadow King, Freedom Force, Boom-Boom
Writers: Louise Simonson, Fabian Nicieza
Artists / Cover Artists: Marc Silvestri, Whilce Portacio
Format: Single Issue Lot, First Printing, Direct Edition
Shipping & Handling
Protection: All comics come individually bagged and boarded to preserve their high-grade state.
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