X-Factor #132

In "Breakaway," X-Factor reaches a breaking point as Forge and the team resign from their government roles, marking a dramatic shift in their mission. With Shard forming an unexpected bond with Jamie and Wildchild, tensions rise as Mystique becomes personally involved in a kidnapping that pulls her into a vulnerable family dynamic. The issue culminates in the catastrophic self-destruction of the Falls Edge base, leaving the team—and their futures—utterly uncertain. Written by Mackie and illustrated by Matsuda, with inks by Thibert, colors by Oliver and GCW, and letters by Starkings and Comicraft, the cover by Jeff Matsuda and Art Thibert captures the moment’s intensity.