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Creation & Design

X-Factor was created to explore the lives of mutants outside of the X-Men team, focusing on their struggles and societal issues.

Early Years

Initially formed as a government-sponsored team to track down and rehabilitate mutants, X-Factor evolved into a more independent group.

Character Development

Over the years, X-Factor has evolved from a government team to a private investigative agency, reflecting the changing dynamics of mutant society and their struggles for acceptance.

Cultural Reception

X-Factor has been well-received for its exploration of mutant issues and character development, often praised for its storytelling.

Character Details

Real Name:
X-Factor
First Appearance:
Amazing Heroes #83
Aliases:
X-Men, Mutant Investigators
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
X-Men, Mutant Liberation Front, The Avengers
Abilities:
Superhuman abilities, Telepathy, Telekinesis, Flight
Equipment:
Advanced technology, Mutant powers
Weight:
unknown
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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Amazing Heroes #83
Fantagraphics ⋅ 1985
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Amazing Heroes #83
 
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Cover appearance and preview of X-Factor #1, on-sale the same week as X-Factor #1

Fantastic Four #286
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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Fantastic Four #286
 
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Return of Jean Grey

Set up to introduction of X-Factor team, comprised of the original X-Men

X-Factor #1
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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X-Factor #1
 
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1st team appearance of X-Factor, the original X-Men: Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Iceman, Angel

1st appearance of Cameron Hodge, a human who passionately hated mutants

1st appearance of Rusty Collins, a mutant with the ability to manipulate fire

X-Factor #26
Marvel ⋅ 1988
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X-Factor #26
 
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New X-Factor costume design

X-Factor #71
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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X-Factor #71
 
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1st new team appearance of X-Factor: Havok, Madrox, Polaris, Strong Guy, Wolfsbane

X-Factor #149
Marvel ⋅ 1998
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X-Factor #149
 
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X-Factor disbands

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