Cover: Walter Simonson

X-Factor #30

Jul 1988 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.50 GBP

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“Kiss of Death!”

In "Kiss of Death!", the X-Factor team splits up in a desperate search for Nathan Christopher, with Cyclops and Jean facing off against the enigmatic Freedom Force. As Warren hunts for Candy and Bobby brings Infectia aboard their ship, Hank and Bobby are caught in a web of deception when a police officer is transformed into one of Infectia’s monstrous Anti-Bodies. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Walter Simonson, with inks by Bob Wiacek and colors by Petra Scotese, this 1988 issue features a cover by Walter Simonson that captures the tension in bold, dynamic strokes.

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

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Cast · 28 characters

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writer Louise Simonson

artist Walter Simonson

inker Bob Wiacek

letterer Joe Rosen

colorist Petra Scotese

cover pencils, inks Walter Simonson

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Cyclops and Jean begin the search for Nathan Christopher but run up against Freedom Force. Warren continues to search for Candy. Infectia turns a police officer into one of her powerful Anti-Bodies and Hank and Bobby are duped into thinking that they are saving her from her own monster. Bobby brings Infectia to their ship.

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