Cover: Walter Simonson

X-Factor #31

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

📊 ~48,217 copies sold its debut month

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“Kiss Off!”

In "Kiss Off!", Cyclops and Jean face off against Freedom Force in a tense showdown that takes a bizarre turn when Infectia’s attempts to turn Bobby into an Anti-Body go hilariously awry—accidentally landing a kiss on Beast instead. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Walter Simonson, this 1988 X-Factor issue delivers a sharp blend of action and absurdity, with cover art by Walter Simonson capturing the moment’s chaotic energy.

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writer Louise Simonson · artist Walter Simonson · inker Bob Wiacek · colorist Greg Wright · letterer Joe Rosen · cover Walter Simonson

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writer Louise Simonson

artist Walter Simonson

inker Bob Wiacek

colorist Greg Wright

letterer Joe Rosen

cover pencils, inks Walter Simonson

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Cyclops and Jean finish their fight with Freedom Force. Infectia keeps trying to kiss Bobby to turn him into an Anti-Body but she accidentally ends up kissing Beast instead.

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