The X-Men #7
In "The Return of the Blob," the X-Men step into their new roles as graduates of Xavier’s school, with Cyclops taking command under Professor Xavier’s temporary leave. With Cerebro now active, the team faces a shocking twist when the Blob—once a forgotten foe—reemerges, his past tied to a secret that only now resurfaces. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic energy by Jack Kirby, the interior art and Chic Stone’s inks, with Stan Goldberg’s colors and Art Simek’s lettering, deliver a classic early X-Men moment. The cover by Kirby and Stone captures the tension of the moment, a 12-cent glimpse into a pivotal chapter in mutant history.
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The X-Men graduate from Xavier's school. The Professor says he is taking a leave of absence and puts Cyclops in charge. He shows him his new mutant-detecting machine, Cerebro. Magneto finds the Blob and invites him to join the Brotherhood. During a scuffle, Xavier's mental blocks dissolve and Blob remembers the secret of the X-Men. The Blob's name lights up on Cerebro and Scott calls the X-Men back to battle the evil mutants. During the battle, Magneto shoots missiles at the X-Men, even though the Blob is in the line of fire. The Blob, feeling betrayed, decides to return to carnival life.
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