"The Certain Mystique!" Story by John Francis Moore. Art by Steve Epting and Al Milgrom.
Meet the new X-Factor: Forge, Havok, and Polaris are joined by Wild Child and Mystique. It's a new line up and a new beginning for the government sponsored mutant heroes. With a wildcard like Mystique among them, can the group survive?
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"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.
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"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.
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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.
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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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"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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"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 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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"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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"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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"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."
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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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"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.
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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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"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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"A Mother's Eyes!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Eric Battle and Al Milgrom.
Mystique plans to assassinate Senator Graydon Creed and only X-Factor has chance to stop her. Or can they?
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"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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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.
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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.
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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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"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.
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"Nothing Lasts Forever!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Jeff Matsuda and Art Thibert.
Forge and Mystique begin to realize their feelings for one another run deeper than either of them could have possibly imagined. Plus, the unthinkable has happened...Sabretooth is loose and he's out for blood.
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"Fear Walks Amongst Us!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Mel Rubi, Rob Hunter, Steve Manchus, and Allen Martinez.
In the aftermath of Sabretooth's attack, Havok has brought the injured members of X-Factor to the Dark Beast in hopes the villain's technology can save their ebbing lives. Meanwhile, Creed's past comes back to haunt him. It's Sabretooth vs. the Russian super-man known as Omega Red.
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"The Enemy Within!" Story by Howard Mackie. Art by Art Thibert and Whitney McFarland.
Havok discovers the Dark Beast's vile genetic experiments. Plus, Mystique is a member of X-Factor, but she has another role...that of wife. Learn the secret life of Mystique, wife of Senator Brickman.
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