Professor Xavier and the X-Men #3

In "Freak Show," Professor Xavier extends an unexpected offer to Fred Dukes, the circus sideshow's "fat man," revealing he's a mutant and inviting him to join the X-Men. When the Blob rejects the chance and returns to the circus with a newfound sense of superiority, he leads the performers in an attack on the X-Mansion—only for Xavier to erase his memories of being a mutant and send him back to his old life. Written by Fabian Nicieza and illustrated by Jan Duursema, with inks by Mike Sellers, colors by Matt Webb, and letters by Pat Brosseau, this 1996 issue features a cover by Jan Duursema.