"Fatal Repulsions!" Story by Scott Lobdell and J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Greg Luzniak and Al Milgrom.
Polaris battles alone against the walking weapon of mass destruction, Random. Plus, the startling and, albeit, inopportune return of Rhane.
Cover price $1.25.
Fear and Loathing - Written by Jeff Jensen. Art by Arthur Ranson. Cover by Tommy Lee Edwards.
F.B.I. agents Gray and Kearse uncover a secret government conspiracy to destroy mutants beginning with a bomb set off to blow up Xavier's School. Gray and Kearse both battle and come to terms with their private demons as they battle injustice against mutants. Characters: Catherine Gray; Aaron Kearse; Wither; X-Men [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Storm; Wolverine; Beast] (cameo).
32 pages, full color. Marvel PG Cover price $2.50.
Painted cover by Tommy Lee Edwards. Jeff Jensen (w). Arthur Ranson (p).
The mystery grows - and a conspiracy forms! Agents Kearse and Gray travel to San Francisco, where the "Sanctuary" movement - in which churches provide safe haven for mutants - has been targeted by extremists. There, they will encounter four strange young girls - and the mutants who are trying to save them. And as the two agents dig deeper into the mutant subculture, they're forced to confront unpleasant truths - about themselves! (MarvelPG)
Cover price $2.50.
"Bashed!" Story by Joseph Harris. Art by Mark Miller and Nghia Lam.
Shard attempts to lead a normal life. Even make a friend or two. But the harsh reality of mutant paranoia and prejudice teach her a hard lesson in mutant/human affairs.
Cover price $1.99.
"Dreams of Tomorrow!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Duncan Rouleau and Jamie Mendoza.
Shard continues her time-spanning and eye opening adventure. Shard and the X.U.E. plan to make Bantam reveal to them the location of the evil mutant Fitzroy.
Cover price $1.99.
"Child!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Jeff Matsuda and Art Thibert.
Strong Guy is back. But Guido awakes to learn there have been many changes in X-Factor since he went into a coma (see X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #111). Plus, what in the world is up with that creepy kid, Trevor Chase.
Cover price $1.95.
X-Factor: Underground! Part 3 of 3. "Child!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Eric Battle and Art Thibert.
X-Factor searches feverishly for the mutant Trevor Chase. But, is there something far more sinister hiding behind this child's eyes? Plus, and old friend awakens.
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X-Factor: Underground! Part 2 of 3. "Down Under!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Eric Battle and Art Thibert.
Havok shows up to recruit Jamie Madrox for the Brotherhood. But is the Multiple Man ready to join Alex's extremists group? Meanwhile, Forge and X-Factor go to extreme lengths of their own to be able to operate incognito.
Cover price $1.95.
X-Factor: Underground! Part 1 of 3. "Breakaway!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Jeff Matsuda and Art Thibert.
No longer content with playing lackeys, X-Factor attempts to leave the government's employ. This is a new direction for the team and a great jumping on point for new readers.
Cover price $1.95.
"Brotherhood!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Jeff Matsuda and Art Thibert.
Havok takes center stage in this issue. The younger Summers brother, tired of the turbulent mutant/human relations, decides to take initiative and forms the Brotherhood. But is it a Brotherhood of Evil Mutants or benevolent ones? That remains to be seen.
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"Playing with Fire!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Jeff Matsuda and Art Thibert.
Can it be true? Is Jamie Madrox, the Multiple Man, really alive? How is this possible (he was thought dead after the events of X-Factor (1986-1998) #100)? Find out with the rest X-Factor in this revealing issue.
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"Night of the Hounds!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Jeff Matsuda and Al Milgrom.
There's a new mutant group in town and the government wants them eliminated. What is the new groups secret. Get ready for a surprise ending you'll have to see to believe.
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"Darker Destiny!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Jeff Matsuda and Al Williamson.
A mutant hate crime lands a boy close to Mystique in the hospital. The team is interrogated about the identity of Shard. Plus, the introduction of the mysterious Bastion.
Cover price $1.95.
Onslaught: Impact 1! 125th Anniversary Double-Sized Issue. "The Ticking Clock!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Jeff Matsuda and Al Milgrom.
Havok returns, but this time he's not fighting on the side of angels. Plus, Onslaught attacks, and the Dark Beast continues his scheming from the shadows. Includes the back-up tale "Free Fall!" Starring Sabretooth and Mystique. Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Stefano Raffaele, and Al Milgrom. X-Factor's two most dangerous members finally confront the Dark Beast.
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"Future Memories!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Jeff Matsuda and Al Milgrom.
During a training exercise where X-Factor if forced to battle familiar mutants, Forge speculates and fears just what it is the government is training them for. Plus, Random returns. Includes "Onslaught Update."
Cover price $1.95.
"It Begins...Again!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Jeff Matsuda and Al Milgrom.
Mystique's mysterious assailant from X-Men: Prime is finally revealed. How can the team hope to defeat a foe who can counter their every move.
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"The Faces of Truth!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Jeff Matsuda and Al Milgrom.
Thanks to implants which prevent him from attacking his teammates, Sabretooth has, at the behest of the government, joined the team. Keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer. But as we all know, Sabretooth doesn't play nice with others.
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"The True Path!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Steve Epting and Al Milgrom.
Forge faces the Adversary, the ancient evil he was prophesied to destroy, in final battle. Plus, Sabretooth, one of the most dangerous men alive, is brought into the fold.
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"Meeting the Maker!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Mark Bright and Al Milgrom.
The Adversary makes his move. When the X-Men faced this demon before it cost them their lives (see Uncanny X-Men (1963) #225-227). What chance does X-Factor have against such a foe?
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"The Best Offense!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Steve Epting and Al Milgrom.
Shard returns and she plans to show Wild Child a good time. Meanwhile, Sabretooth, after his capture (see the Sabretooth Special (1995) one-shot), continues medical rehabilitation. Plus, the mystical demon known as the Adversary plots Forge's demise.
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"Havok's Fall!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary.
Havok battles the traitorous Random in a no holds barred throw-down. Plus, witness the startling return of one of the X-Men's most dangerous enemies. The Adversary has come for revenge against his hated foe, Forge, the man who had banished him to oblivion!
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"Adversaries!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Steve Epting, Stefano Raffaele, and Al Milgrom.
Dark Forces are aligning against the mutant heroes of X-Factor. They must survive a surprise Sentinel attack. Random finally catches up to Havok. Roma returns with the foreboding message of the Adversary's return from oblivion. And, from the shadows, the Dark Beast schemes.
Cover price $1.95.
"Home Coming!" Guest-starring Alpha Flight. Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Steve Epting and Al Milgrom.
Forge attempts to repair Bishop's device which grants the X-Man access to a hologram of Shard, his sister. Meanwhile, Wild Child comes across the Canadian super-group known as Alpha Flight, and finally reveals why he joined X-Factor.
Cover price $1.95.
"Reaching out to Yesterday!" Guest-starring Cyclops. Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Steve Epting and Al Milgrom.
Members of X-Factor go on separate journeys of self-discovery. Havok, due to the fact that he has been losing control of his mutant powers, must once again wear his original black power-dampening costume. His brother Cyclops, who also knows something about out of control power, accompanies Alex on his journey to rediscover himself. Meanwhile, Mystique attempts to come to terms with the passing of Destiny (see Uncanny X-Men #255). Plus, an evil left over from the Age of Apocalypse plots against the Summers boys.
Cover price $1.95.
