Facteur X #7
In *Facteur X #7* (1990), the X-Men and X-Factor clash once more under the Goblin Queen’s twisted influence, as Jean and Maddie face off in a battle that reveals a shocking truth—Maddie is a clone forged by Mr. Sinister, her existence sustained by the Phoenix force. When the Goblin Queen unleashes the Phoenix to destroy Nathan Christopher and open a portal to Limbo, Jean makes a desperate choice to absorb the power, sacrificing Maddie in the process. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Walter Simonson, with inks by Al Milgrom and colors by Tom Vincent, this pivotal issue sees New York restored and the Inferno ended—leaving the teams united in their vow to bring Mr. Sinister to justice. The cover, by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green, captures the moment’s intensity.
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Under the influence of the Goblin Queen, the X-Men and X-Factor renew their conflict with each other. Jean and Maddie battle as Maddie reveals that she is a clone created by Mr. Sinister and brought to life by the power of the Phoenix. When the Goblin Queen releases the Phoenix to kill Nathan Christopher and open a doorway to Limbo, Jean is able to absorb the Phoenix force away from the Goblin Queen but, as this is what was powering Maddie's life, she dies. New York returns to normal and the Inferno is quenched. The X-Men and X-Factor vow to track down Mr. Sinister and make him pay.
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