COMIC DETAILS
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Comic Description:
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X-Factor 38 Signature
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Grade:
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9.8
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Page Quality:
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WHITE
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Certification #:
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2543463013
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Owner:
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The Captain
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SET DETAILS
Owner's Description
March, 1989
“Duet!"
Louise Simonson - Writer
Walter Simonson - Penciler
Al Milgrom - Inkers
Walter Simonson - Cover Artist
Tom Vincent - Colorist
Joe Rosen - Letterer
Bob Harras - Editors
Tom DeFalco - Editor in Chief
Synopsis:
Madelyne Pryor has captured Marvel Girl, and prepares her final revenge on Cyclops. The X-Men and X-Factor gather on a ledge of the demonically transformed Empire State Building, Madelyne sends her demons against the X-Men, who are trying to rescue Marvel Girl and save Cyclops’ baby from being sacrificed. However, the X-Men and X-Factor are still at odds and fight with each other until Cyclops and Storm call a truce. Madelyne manages to get Angel, Longshot, and Dazzler on her side, but Cyclops ends up fighting with his brother Havok, Madelyne’s Goblyn Prince, who is very unhappy with Cyclops. Marvel Girl is freed and battles Madelyne, the two eventually being encased in a force bubble courtesy of Madelyne - one that the X-Men and X-Factor cannot breakthrough. Marvel Girl and Madelyne battle, while Marvel Girl tries to talk Madelyne down, yet Madelyne is full of hate. Cyclops and Havok continue to battle, and Havok is about to hurt Cyclops really bad, until Angel stops him, overcoming Madelyne’s orders. Madelyne reveals to Marvel Girl how she came to be, her memory of Annie Richardson, and the Phoenix, while Marvel Girl remembers rejecting the Phoenix when it came to her when she was in the cocoon. Madelyne explains that when Marvel Girl rejected the Phoenix, it came to her, and she awoke. While Wolverine, Storm, Iceman, and the others continue to try and break the force field, they soon realize they need a better plan, and Cyclops promises Havok that they will save Madelyne. Madelyne reveals more of her history to Marvel Girl - being placed with Cyclops’ grandparent’s airline, meeting Cyclops, the birth of her son, the Marauders’ attack on her, and her allying herself with the X-Men. After Psylocke managed to snap Longhshot out of his depressed state, he revealed to the X-Men where the best part of the force bubble to attack is, and Dazzler, Havok, and Cyclops combine their powers, aiming at the one spot. Madelyne informs Marvel Girl about her desire to get revenge on Cyclops and her affiliation with N’astirh. Marvel Girl tells Madelyne that they can offer her a haven where she can grow and become her own person, but Madelyne is not interested. An instant later, the X-Men and X-Factor break the force field. Cyclops rescues his son, while Madelyne unleashes her fury, and prepares to commit suicide, while linked to Marvel Girl. Marvel Girl is almost killed but saves herself by integrating the Phoenix and Madelyne into herself. With Madelyne dead, the inferno that had consumed the city fades away, transformations fade, and Cyclops and Marvel Girl are reunited, together and with Cyclops’ son. But the effects of the inferno can still be felt by those is had a strong impact on - Longshot, Dazzer, Havok, and Angel. Havok is still mad at Cyclops, while Marvel Girl is concerned about Madelyne, and the X-Men and X-Factor vow to find Mr. Sinister, the man responsible for her creation, and get their revenge.
Notes:
-Signed by Louise Simonson on 10/18/2019
-Signed by Walter Simonson on 10/18/2019
Quotes:
"You rescued Jean. Saved Scott's brother. Maybe saved us all. Don't kid yourself...you've made your choice. Forget Dark Angel. You're our official Archangel now. Heaven knows we can use one." —Beast
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