X-Factor #33

In "For All the World to See," the junior members of X-Factor face a pivotal moment as they prepare to return to school, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with the Alliance, who protest the Mutant Registration Act through escalating chaos. With Beast reclaiming his mind and blue form, and Freedom Force stepping in to detain the Alliance, X-Factor is forced to confront the moral weight of signing the Registration Act—leading Rusty to make a quiet but decisive choice. Written by Louise Simonson and illustrated with bold clarity by Walter Simonson, this 1988 issue captures a turning point in the team's journey, with cover art by Walter Simonson adding a striking visual anchor to the story’s emotional intensity.