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X-Factor (1986) #7 (Newsstand)

X-Factor (1986) #7 (Newsstand)

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X-Factor (1986) #7 – Marvel Comics
X-Factor (1986) #7 (August 1986), written by Louise Simonson with pencils by Butch Guice, inks by Bob McLeod, and cover art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein, is a Copper Age issue in the original X-Factor series, priced at $0.75 and approved by the Comics Code Authority. Titled “Fall Out!,” this issue sees X-Factor—Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Angel, and Iceman—battling two new mutant villains, Glow Worm and Bulk, whose toxic and destructive powers threaten chaos. The team struggles to maintain their dual identities as both a mutant-hunting organization (to the public) and a secret mutant rescue team, risking exposure during the intense confrontation. Louise Simonson’s script delves into the team’s internal tensions and the moral complexities of their cover, while Butch Guice’s dynamic art captures the action and emotional stakes. The cover by Frenz and Rubinstein highlights the explosive mutant battle.
Highlights
  • X-Factor vs. new villains Glow Worm and Bulk in “Fall Out!”
  • Struggle to preserve their dual-identity cover as mutant hunters and rescuers.
  • Louise Simonson’s character-driven script with team tensions.
  • Butch Guice’s vibrant pencils showcasing mutant action.
  • Early issue in the foundational X-Factor series.
Value & Trends
  • Current: Raw NM copies of X-Factor #7 sell for $5–$15 on eBay and MyComicShop, with VF copies at $3–$8 and CGC 9.8 copies fetching $40–$80, based on sales for early X-Factor issues. Newsstand editions may command a 10–15% premium due to scarcity. [eBay listings show raw NM at $8–$12, with CGC 9.8 at $50–$70.] CGC 9.9 or 10.0 copies are rare, potentially reaching $100–$200. The X-Factor by Louise Simonson trade paperback (Vol. 1, 2011) includes this issue, selling for $15–$25.
  • Trends: The X-Men ’97 animated series (2024–2025) boosting X-Factor’s profile, Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) hype, and potential Age of Apocalypse tie-ins could drive 10–15% price hikes in 6–12 months. CGC 9.8 copies may hit $80–$120 in 2–3 years if X-Factor or Glow Worm/Bulk gain MCU focus. Comic-Con 2025 news or reprints could spike demand. The issue’s value is moderate due to its non-key status compared to X-Factor #6 (1st Apocalypse).
  • Market: Copper Age X-Factor issues, especially early ones by Simonson with Guice’s art, are valued by X-Men collectors for their role in the team’s origins. High-grade or slabbed copies attract steady interest.
Key Characters
  • X-Factor: Cyclops (Scott Summers), Jean Grey, Beast (Hank McCoy), Angel (Warren Worthington III), Iceman (Bobby Drake).
  • Glow Worm: Toxic mutant villain, new to this issue.
  • Bulk: Destructive mutant ally of Glow Worm.
Why Buy?
X-Factor #7 is a Copper Age gem, featuring a thrilling mutant battle against Glow Worm and Bulk, Simonson’s nuanced storytelling, and Guice’s dynamic art. Its early place in the X-Factor series and dual-identity drama make it a must-have for X-Men fans. Grab it in NM condition before X-Men ’97 or X-Factor’s cinematic potential boosts prices!
Price: $5–$15 (NM, raw); $40–$80 (CGC 9.8); $3–$8 (VF, raw). High-grade copies hold strong future value.
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