Mighty Marvel Masterworks: The X-Men #1
The X-Men #1 kicks off the legendary series with a bold new direction: after a violent attack from a mutant-hating mob, Beast quits the team and turns to professional wrestling. When he encounters Unus, a mutant immune to physical contact, the X-Men are drawn back into a conflict that tests their resolve—especially when they discover Beast has built a machine to amplify Unus’ powers, with unexpected and bizarre consequences. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Jack Kirby, with Chic Stone’s inks, Laurie Smith’s colors, and S. Rosen’s lettering, this landmark issue features a striking cover by Michael Cho.
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After being attacked by a mutant hating crowd, Beast gets fed up and quits the X-Men. He becomes a professional wrestler but meets Unus, a mutant who cannot be touched. Unus is trying to join Magneto's Brotherhood so he takes on the X-Men. The X-Men barely fend him off and find Beast has constructed a machine that will actually increase Unus' powers. The X-Men try to prevent Hank from using the machine, but, once Unus has been zapped, he finds that he cannot even eat without the food being repelled out of his hands. Beast returns him to normal and Unus promises to will steer clear of Magneto.
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