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Issue: Essential X-Factor #1
Publication Date: January 2005
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Issues: #1 of 5 Issues (6 Printings)
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel ComicsView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 572
ISBN: 0785118861
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Price: $27.25 CAD
$16.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 50 (22 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: color cover; black and white interior
Dimensions: standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: squarebound; trade paperback
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[untitled]

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman]
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Disclose Notes: Incorrectly credited to Jackson Guice in the credits.
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[untitled]

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Synopsis: Other Marvel Essential volumes for sale.
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Title Page

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Table of Contents

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The Avengers #263

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Avengers [Black Knight [Dane Whitman]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Hercules; Namor the Sub-Mariner]; Jean Grey (within the cocoon)
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #263 [Direct Edition] published January 1986
was What Lurks within the Cocoon? [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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What Lurks Below?

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Avengers [Black Knight [Dane Whitman]; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]; Hercules; Namor the Sub-Mariner; the Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]]; The Enclave [Morlak; Shinski; Zota]; Derek Freeman; Her (flashback); Jean Grey; Melter; Raymond Sikorski; Scourge; Adam Warlock (flashback); Nelson (FBI diver); Carter (FBI diver); Keegan (Melter's henchman)
Synopsis: Sub-Mariner joins the Avengers. The Avengers retrieve a cocoon from the bottom of Jamaica Bay which contains the dormant body of the long-thought-dead Jean Grey of X-Men fame.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #263 [Direct Edition] published January 1986
was "What Lurks Below?" [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 22
Disclose Notes: Continued in Fantastic Four #286, which leads up to X-Factor #1.
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Fantastic Four #286

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Fantastic Four [She-Hulk; Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Woman; Human Torch]; Jean Grey
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From Content Item: FlagFantastic Four #286 [Direct] published January 1986
was Like a Phoenix... [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Like a Phoenx!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; She-Hulk; Invisible Woman; Human Torch]; Avengers [Captain America; Hercules; Black Knight (flashback; cameo); Namor (flashback; cameo); Wasp (flashback; cameo)]; Jean Grey; Jarvis; Phoenix [Jean Grey] (flashback); X-Men [Cyclops; Angel; Iceman; Beast; Wolverine; Colossus; Storm; Nightcrawler; Banshee; Professor X] (cameo; flashback); Sentinels (flashback; cameo); Stephen Lang (flashback; cameo); Doctor Corbeau (flashback; cameo)
Synopsis: Reed Richards manages to free Jean Grey from the capsule the Avengers had found her in. While trying to restore her missing memories, Jean learns that she was replaced by the Phoenix, who in turn was destroyed by the humanity it gained by duplicating Jean.
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From Content Item: FlagFantastic Four #286 [Direct] published January 1986
was Like a Phoenix! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 30
Disclose Notes: Story continues in part from Avengers #263 and continues in part in X-Factor #1.

According to John Byrne, significant portions of this issue were redrawn by Guice and rewritten by Claremont at the direction of Jim Shooter. (Note taken from the index of the original printing in Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #286)
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X-Factor #1

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman]
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #1 [Direct] published February 1986
was Baptism of Fire! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Third Genesis

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman]; Rusty Collins; Cameron Hodge; Madelyne Pryor; Nathan Christopher Summers; Candy Southern; Mr. Fantastic; Wolverine (cameo; flashback); Colossus (cameo; flashback); Nightcrawler (cameo; flashback); Storm (cameo; flashback); Banshee (cameo; flashback); Dark Phoenix (cameo; flashback); Captain America (cameo; flashback); Namor, the Sub-Mariner (cameo; flashback); Wasp (cameo; flashback); Hercules (cameo; flashback); Black Knight [Dane Whitman] (cameo; flashback)
Synopsis: The original X-Men find out that Jean Grey is still alive and gather for a reunion. Jean explains her near-death experience and the Phoenix phenomenon. The team decides to form X-Factor, a group of mutant hunters whose real purpose is to rescue and help new mutants. Navy man Rusty Collins manifests destructive flame powers and X-Factor brings him in.
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #1 [Direct] published February 1986
was Third Genesis [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 42
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X-Factor #2

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Angel; Iceman]; Tower
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #2 [Direct] published March 1986
was X-Factor vs. the Mutant Menace of Tower!! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Bless the Beasts and Children

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman; Rusty Collins; Artie (introduction)]; Cameron Hodge; Vera (old girlfriend of Beast's); Tower (introduction); Carl Maddicks; Magneto (cameo; flashback); Dark Phoenix (cameo; flashback)
Synopsis: Tower kidnaps Beast for Dr. Carl Maddicks, who begins experiments on him. X-Factor searches for their friend.
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #2 [Direct] published March 1986
was Bless the Beasts and Children [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 23
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X-Factor #3

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman]
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #3 [Direct] published April 1986
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Regression Obsession

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman; Artie]; Vera; Senator Thompson; Cameron Hodge; Tower; Carl Maddicks; Mr. Vallencourt
Synopsis: X-Factor catches up to the captured Beast to find that Maddicks' experiments have caused him to lose his fur. Angel changes to a brown and white costume.
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #3 [Direct] published April 1986
was Regression Obsession [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 23
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X-Factor #4

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman; Rusty Collins]; Frenzy
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #4 [Direct] published May 1986
was The Power of Frenzy! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Trials and Errors

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman; Rusty Collins; Artie]; Cameron Hodge; Candy Southern; Headmaster Woodley; Martin Davis; Frenzy [Johanna Cargill] (intro); Tower; Professor X (cameo; flashback); Magneto (cameo; flashback); Quicksilver (cameo; flashback); Scarlet Witch (cameo; flashback); Toad (cameo; flashback); Mastermind (cameo; flashback); Madelyne Pryor (cameo; flashback)
Synopsis: Beast tries to readjust to looking human again. After a training session goes bad, Rusty runs away from X-Factor but falls into the arms of Frenzy, who plans on taking him back to her master. X-Factor intervenes and Rusty returns to the fold.
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #4 [Direct] published May 1986
was Trials and Errors [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 23
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X-Factor #5

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman]; Tower; Frenzy; Timeshadow; Stinger
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #5 [Direct] published June 1986
was X-Factor vs. The Alliance of Evil! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Tapped Out

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman; Rusty Collins; Artie]; Michael Nowlan; Alliance of Evil [Tower; Frenzy [Johanna Cargill]; Timeshadow (introduction); Stinger (introduction)]; Apocalypse (cameo; introduction); Madelyne Pryor (cameo); Suzy Nowlan; Vera; Cameron Hodge
Synopsis: Thanks to a tip from Nowlan's wife, X-Factor catches up with their drug-addicted foe but the forces of Apocalypse step in and beat our heroes down, taking Nowlan back to his old master.
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #5 [Direct] published June 1986
was Tapped Out [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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X-Factor #6

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman]; Apocalypse
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #6 [Direct] published July 1986
was And Now--Apocalypse! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Apocalypse Now!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman]; Michael Nowlan (death); Apocalypse (first full appearance); Tower; Frenzy; Timeshadow; Stinger; Sergeant Gorelli; Joe Simsky; Ruby; Suzy Nowlan (death)
Synopsis: X-Factor tracks down the Alliance of Evil and has their first encounter with Apocalypse. Michael Nowlan dies during the fight.
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #6 [Direct] published July 1986
was Apocalypse Now! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 22
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X-Factor #7

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman]; Bulk; Glow Worm
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #7 [Direct] published August 1986
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Fallout!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman; Rusty Collins; Artie]; Bulk (introduction); Glow Worm (introduction); Skids introduction); Trish Tilby (introduction; called Trish Tilbit); Vera; Cameron Hodge; Tower (cameo)
Synopsis: Things get a little hot for X-Factor as people start protesting their mutant-hunting headquarters. The dilemma comes to a head when a pair of powerful mutants calls X-Factor out and they have to split their forces and employ disguises in their quest to "hunt" the mutants at the same time as they are really helping them.
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #7 [Direct] published August 1986
was Fall Out! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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X-Factor Annual #1

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Angel; The Beast; Cyclops; Jean Grey]; Crimson Dynamo; Doppelganger (disguised as Iceman)
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor Annual #1 [Direct] published October 1986
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Grand Design

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Jean Grey; Iceman; Angel; Cyclops; The Beast]; Cameron Hodge; Sasha Yasinov; Major Nikolai Lizbek; Crimson Dynamo (villain); Senator Thompson; Doppelganger [Dr. Wolfgang Helmut Heinreich] (villain); Anatoly; Yuri; Father Alexi Garnoff; Mentac, the Living Computer; Concussion [Mikhail]; Iron Curtain [Simas]; Siberian Tiger
Synopsis: X-Factor travels to Russia to give a talk on their mutant-hunting techniques. While there they covertly stop Doppelganger, an evil mutant who has been experimenting on other mutants for the Russian government.
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor Annual #1 [Direct] published October 1986
was Grand Design [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 40
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X-Factor #8

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Iceman; Rusty Collins]; Freedom Force [Mystique; Blob; Avalanche]; Skids
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #8 [Direct] published September 1986
was Freedom Force Wants Them-- X-Factor Wants Them-- But Rusty and Skids Just Want Out!! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Lost and Found!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman; Rusty Collins; Artie]; Skids; Trish Tilby; Cameron Hodge; Vera; Freedom Force [Mystique; Blob; Avalanche; Pyro; Destiny; Spiral; Spider-Woman II]
Synopsis: Since he is wanted by the government, Freedom Force shows up to take Rusty Collins away from X-Factor.
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #8 [Direct] published September 1986
was Lost and Found! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 22
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X-Factor #9

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman; Rusty Collins]; Freedom Force [Mystique; Blob; Avalanche; Pyro; Spider-Woman II]
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #9 [Direct] published October 1986
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Spots!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman; Rusty Collins; Artie Maddicks]; Skids; Trish Tilby; Cameron Hodge; Magneto; Leech; Caliban; Val Cooper; Freedom Force [Mystique; Blob; Avalanche; Pyro; Destiny; Spiral; Spider-Woman II]
Synopsis: X-Factor rescues Rusty from Freedom Force. The mutant massacre begins in the Morlock tunnels.
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #9 [Direct] published October 1986
was Spots! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 23
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X-Factor #10

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Character(s): Cyclops
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #10 [Direct] published November 1986
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Fallen Angel!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman; Rusty Collins; Artie Maddicks; Skids]; Erg; Zeek; Dreamer; Caliban; Leech; Tarbaby; Ape; Morlocks; Mystique; Destiny; Blob; Pyro; Avalanche; Cameron Hodge; Trish Tilby; Candy Southern; Apocalypse; Marauders [Harpoon; Arclight; Scalphunter; Sabretooth; Blockbuster; Vertigo]
Synopsis: After a pitched battle with the Marauders in the Morlock tunnels, Angel's wings are pierced by Harpoon.
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #10 [Direct] published November 1986
was Falling Angel! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 24
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Thor #373

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Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor
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From Content Item: FlagThor #373 [Direct Edition] published November 1986
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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The Gift of Death

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Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Angel; Volstagg; Balder; Heimdall; Puddlegulp; Bugeye; Kevin; Mick; Hela; Marauders [Harpoon; Blockbuster; Vertigo]; Odin (flashback); Jerry Sapristi; Tina Sapristi; Ernesto Sapristi; Pietro Sapristi; Giovanni Sapristi; Maria Sapristi; Rosa Sapristi; Gabriella Sapristi; Muninn
Synopsis: Thor returns to Midgard and tries to pick up the pieces of his life there. After a rousing afternoon with his boss's children, he is warned by his old allies, the Frogs, that something is amiss underground. Venturing into the Morlock tunnels, Thor happens across the Marauders killing the former X-Man, Angel.
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From Content Item: FlagThor #373 [Direct Edition] published November 1986
was The Gift of Death [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 23
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Power Pack #27

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Power Pack [Gee [Alex Power]; Lightspeed [Julie Power]; Energizer [Katie Power]; Mass-Master [Jack Power]; Tattletale [Franklin Richards]]; Wolverine; Sabretooth
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From Content Item: FlagPower Pack #27 published December 1986
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Whose Power--?

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Power Pack [Gee [Alex Power]; Lightspeed [Julie Power]; Energizer [Katie Power]; Mass-Master [Jack Power]; Tattletale [Franklin Richards]]; Wolverine; Morlocks; Erg; Tarbaby; Ape; Skids; Dreamer; Dr. James Power; Margaret Power; Caliban (cameo); Annalee (cameo); X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Iceman; Beast; Artie; Leech]; Marauders [Sabretooth; Harpoon; Arclight; Scrambler; Scalphunter]
Synopsis: When Franklin accidentally contacts Leech and discovers that mutants are being massacred, Power Pack goes to rescue their friend Leech.
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was Whose Power--? [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Thor #374

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Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; X-Factor [Angel; Cyclops; Jean Grey]; Blockbuster
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From Content Item: FlagThor #374 [Direct Edition] published December 1986
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Fires of the Night

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Genres: fantasy, superhero
Character(s): Thor; Balder; Silverhoof (Balder's horse); Wyrd; Volstagg; Gudrun; Hildy; Kevin; Mick; Asgard Kids; Muninn; Huginn; X-Factor [Angel; Cyclops; Jean Grey; Artie]; Hela; Marauders [Harpoon; Blockbuster; Vertigo; Sabretooth]
Synopsis: Thor tries to protect the quickly dying Angel from the Marauders. Balder resurrects Odin's second Raven. Kevin and Mick are welcomed into Volstagg's family. With his arm already broken by Blockbuster, Thor is cursed with brittle bones by Hela. After the massacre is over, Thor cleanses the Morlock tunnels with fire.
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From Content Item: FlagThor #374 [Direct Edition] published December 1986
was Fires of the Night! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 22
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X-Factor #11

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Cyclops; Berzerker
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #11 [Direct] published December 1986
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Redemption!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman; Artie; Leech; Skids]; Cameron Hodge; Caliban; Erg; Tar Baby; Ape; Boom Boom; Berzerker (introduction; death); Scaleface (death); Blow Hard (death); Masque; Savage Wolf Gang; Vanisher; Jack Power (cameo; flashback); Julie Power (cameo; flashback); Katie Power (cameo; flashback); Alex Power (cameo; flashback); Thor (cameo; flashback); Scalphunter (cameo; flashback); Arclight (cameo; flashback); Harpoon (cameo; flashback); Blockbuster (cameo; flashback); Apocalypse (cameo); Abraham Lincoln Kieros (cameo; introduction; becomes War)
Synopsis: X-Factor tries to save a group of untrusting Morlocks from the Marauders, but the group leaves their rescuers and runs up against the police instead. Boom Boom quits stealing for the Vanisher. Doctors tell Cyclops and Jean that Angel's wings will have to be amputated.
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #11 [Direct] published December 1986
was Redemption! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 23
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X-Factor #12

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Beast; Iceman]; Boom Boom
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #12 [Direct] published January 1987
was Boom-Boom's Back -- and the Beast and Iceman are in for Trouble Now! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Boom Boom Boom!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman; Rusty Collins; Skids; Artie; Leech]; Boom Boom; Erg; Masque; Beautiful Dreamer; Caliban; Tarbaby; Ape; Sara Grey; Cameron Hodge; Vanisher; Apocalypse (cameo); Autumn Rolfson (introduction; cameo; becomes Famine)
Synopsis: Boom Boom calls X-Factor to help her escape the clutches of the Vanisher. Jean tries to find her sister. Scott decides to return to Alaska and his wife.
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #12 [Direct] published January 1987
was Boom Boom Boom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 23
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X-Factor #13

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey]; Dark Phoenix; Madelyne Pryor
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #13 [Direct] published February 1987
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Ghosts!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Rusty Collins; Skids; Artie; Leech; Boom Boom]; Cameron Hodge; Caliban; Ape; Master Mold; Madelyne Pryor (cameo; illusion); Nathan Christopher Summers (cameo; illusion); Phoenix (cameo; illusion); Alex Summers [Havok] (cameo; flashback)
Synopsis: Master Mold awakens and heads for Cyclops. Scott leaves for Alaska to find his wife and child but discovers that all records of them have been erased like they never really existed.
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #13 [Direct] published February 1987
was Ghosts! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 23
Disclose Notes: Early mention of "The Twelve".
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X-Factor #14

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Cyclops; Master Mold
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #14 [Direct] published March 1987
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Mutant Program!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman; Rusty Collins; Skids; Boom Boom]; Professor X (illusion); Trish Tilby; Dr. Johnson; Master Mold; Apocalypse (cameo); Storm (cameo)
Synopsis: Master Mold comes after Cyclops. Angel's wings are amputated.
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #14 [Direct] published March 1987
was The Mutant Program! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 22
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X-Factor #15

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Angel
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #15 [Direct] published April 1987
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Whose Death Is It, Anyway?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Beast; Angel; Iceman; Rusty Collins; Skids; Boom Boom; Artie]; Erg; Tarbaby; Ape; Beautiful Dreamer; Leech; Caliban; Madelyne Pryor (illusion); Masque; Apocalypse; Horsemen [Pestilence; War; Famine] (introduction)
Synopsis: The Morlocks return to the tunnels. Scott is shown Maddie's corpse in Alaska and returns home to try and help Angel. Apocalypse continues to gather his Horsemen. A forlorn (and wingless) Angel leaves the hospital and takes off in a plane that explodes over the ocean.
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #15 [Direct] published April 1987
was Whose Death Is It, Anyway? [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 22
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X-Factor #16

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Rusty Collins; Skids; Masque
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #16 [Direct] published May 1987
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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Playing with Fire!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): X-Factor [Cyclops; Jean Grey; Rusty Collins; Skids (origin); Boom Boom; Artie]; Cameron Hodge; Emma La Porte; Masque
Synopsis: Rusty tries to work out a deal with Masque to heal the woman he burned before he learned to control his powers.
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From Content Item: FlagX-Factor #16 [Direct] published May 1987
was Playing With Fire! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 23
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[untitled]

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Listing of other Marvel Essentials volumes. Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Cyclops; Dark Phoenix; Jean Grey
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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