X-Factor Annual #1 Direct Edition (1986) FN

Item Specifics

Series Name

X-Factor Annual (1986)

Issue Number

1

Publisher

Marvel

Main Character

X-Factor

Genre

Superhero

Item Description

Key Characters: X-Factor (Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Angel, Iceman), Doppelganger, Crimson Dynamo, Blind Faith

Collectibility: Although not considered a major key issue, this annual is significant for its geopolitical storyline and the introduction of Soviet mutant characters. It provides a unique look at the global impact of mutant issues within the Marvel Universe.

Notable Events:
Soviet Mutant Rebels: Introduction of Soviet mutants like Blind Faith and his team, who later become part of the broader Marvel Universe.
Soviet Union Setting: The storyline places X-Factor in the USSR, dealing with complex political and mutant issues.

Title: X-Factor Annual
Issue Number: 1
Publication Date: October 1986
Publisher: Marvel Comics

Doppelganger's Scheme: Explores Doppelganger’s attempt to manipulate and experiment on mutants, leading to conflicts with X-Factor and Soviet mutants.
Price Ranges for Ungraded Copies:

Low Grade: $2.00 - $3.00
High Grade: $5.00 - $8.00

Price Ranges for Graded Copies:
Low Grade (CGC 8.0 - 9.0): $10.00 - $20.00
High Grade (CGC 9.2 - 9.8): $25.00 - $60.00

Keystar Condition Evaluation:
Estimated Condition:

Ungraded: FN (6.0) to FN/VF (7.0)
Professional Grading Recommendation: While not a major key, this issue's involvement in the Cold War setting and introduction of new characters could benefit from grading for collectors of the era.

Detailed Issue Info:

Writer: Bob Layton
Artist: Bob Layton, Brett Breeding
Cover Artist: Bob Layton
Series: X-Factor Annual
Issue Number: 1
Cover Date: October 1986
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Synopsis:

In "X-Factor Annual #1," X-Factor travels to the Soviet Union, where they encounter a hidden mutant concentration camp. The story delves into the mutants' struggle against Soviet authorities and the antagonist Doppelganger, who seeks to exploit mutant abilities. X-Factor’s mission intertwines with the local mutant rebels, led by Blind Faith, highlighting the tension between mutant freedoms and political oppression.
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