Facteur X #3
In "Copie conforme!", the junior members of X-Factor face a pivotal moment as they prepare to return to school, only to be drawn into a clash with the Alliance, whose protests against the Mutant Registration Act escalate into chaos. With Beast reclaiming his blue, furred form and his mind restored, the tension peaks as Freedom Force intervenes, forcing X-Factor to sign the Registration Act—pushing Rusty to make a difficult choice. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Walt Simonson, with inks by Bob Wiacek and colors by Petra Scotese, this 1990 issue captures a turning point in the team’s journey, all framed by Steve Lightle’s striking cover.
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The junior members of X-Factor prepare to head off to school. The Alliance protests the Mutant Registration Act by wanton destruction and runs up against X-Factor. Beast returns to his blue and furry form and regains the use of his mind. Freedom Force takes the Alliance into custody and makes X-Factor sign the Registration Act. Rusty agrees to turn himself in.
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