Cover: Walter Simonson

X-Factor #12

Jan 1987 · Marvel · 0.75 USD; 0.40 GBP; 0.95 CAD

📊 ~42,889 copies sold its debut month

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“Boom Boom Boom!”

In "Boom Boom Boom!", X-Factor races to rescue Boom Boom from the Vanisher’s grasp, while Jean grapples with the search for her sister and Scott contemplates a return to Alaska and his wife. Written by Louise Simonson and brought to life with bold energy by Marc Silvestri, this 1987 issue captures the team’s urgency and personal stakes, with cover art by Walter Simonson.

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writer Louise Simonson · artist Marc Silvestri · inker Bob Wiacek · colorist Petra Scotese · letterer Joe Rosen · cover Walter Simonson

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Cast · 36 characters

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writer Louise Simonson

artist Marc Silvestri

inker Bob Wiacek

colorist Petra Scotese

letterer Joe Rosen

cover pencils, inks Walter Simonson

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Boom Boom calls X-Factor to help her escape the clutches of the Vanisher. Jean tries to find her sister. Scott decides to return to Alaska and his wife.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).