X-Men: First Class Giant-Size Special #1

Dec 2008 · Marvel · 3.99 USD

📊 ~13,261 copies sold its debut month

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In "The Thing (From Another Aisle)," Professor X dispatches the X-Men to investigate a mysterious discovery: the legendary Frankenstein monster, preserved in ice. What begins as a classic monster encounter takes a surprising turn when the team uncovers the truth behind the creature’s identity. Written by Roy Thomas and illustrated by Don Heck with inks by George Tuska, this 2008 Giant-Size Special features a cover by Jeff Parker and Kevin Nowlan.

Contains 5 stories

The Thing (From Another Aisle)

7 pp · Superhero

In a quirky twist on alien invasion tropes, Beast and Iceman head to Antarctica chasing rumors of extraterrestrial threats—only to stumble upon a scientist whose experiments with soy have created something far stranger than they expected. The story blends sci-fi curiosity with the X-Men’s signature mix of intellect and unexpected humor, all in a brief, offbeat adventure that keeps its secrets close.

Invasion of the Bobby Snatchers

5 pp · Superhero

Vigil of the Mad or The Beastly Children

2 pp · Humor

The Day the Earth Just Wouldn't Stand Still

6 pp · Superhero

Skrulls (cameo)

The Mark of the Monster!

15 pp · Superhero

Professor X [Changeling]Frankenstein Android (villain)

In "The Mark of the Monster!", Professor X [Changeling] leads his X-Men to investigate a frozen relic in the Arctic—only to face a creature of monstrous size and fury. What they discover is not the legendary Frankenstein, but an alien android driven mad by isolation, forcing the team into a desperate fight to stop a being far more dangerous than it appears.