The X-Men #56
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "What Is... the Power?", the X-Men face off against the ancient Living Pharaoh in the Egyptian desert, where the villain steals Alex’s mutant abilities to become the Living Monolith. Written by Roy Thomas and brought to life with dynamic art by Neal Adams—pencils and inks on the interior, with John Romita contributing to the cover—this 1969 issue marks a pivotal moment as Alex gains overwhelming power he can’t yet control. The cover by Neal Adams and John Romita captures the intensity of the battle, setting up a story where the line between hero and threat blurs.
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In the Egyptian desert, the X-Men battle the Living Pharaoh and his men. The Pharaoh takes off with Alex and siphons off his mutant powers to turn himself into the Living Monolith. As the X-Men battle the Monolith, Alex turns the tables by taking back his power and more, stopping the Monolith and destroying the ancient temple where he has been trapped. Alex warns his friends to stay away as he has no control over the destructive powers coursing through his body.
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