Cover: Jeff Matsuda & Art Thibert

X-Factor #126

Sep 1996 · Marvel · 1.95 USD; 2.75 CAD

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“The Beast Within”

In "The Beast Within," X-Factor confronts the twisted machinations of the Dark Beast, outmaneuvering his illusions to free the real Beast from his grip. As Havok and Random clash over Polaris, the tension escalates—only to plunge into a moment that will redefine their choices. Written by Howard Mackie and illustrated by Herb Trimpe and Stefano Raffaele, with inks by Al Milgrom and colors by Glynis Oliver and Malibu, the issue’s cover by Jeff Matsuda and Art Thibert captures the storm at the heart of the conflict.

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writer Howard Mackie · artist Herb Trimpe · artist Stefano Raffaele · inker Al Milgrom · colorist Glynis Oliver · colorist Malibu · letterer Richard Starkings · letterer Comicraft · cover Jeff Matsuda, Art Thibert

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Full credits

writer Howard Mackie

artist Herb Trimpe

artist Stefano Raffaele

inker Al Milgrom

colorist Glynis Oliver

colorist Malibu

letterer Richard Starkings

letterer Comicraft

cover pencils Jeff Matsuda

cover inks Art Thibert

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X-Factor avoids the Dark Beast's deceptions and rescues the real Beast. Havok and Random face off over Polaris, but the winner then takes Polaris down.

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