X-Factor Annual #1

In "Grand Design," X-Factor ventures into Russia on a mission that blurs the line between diplomacy and covert ops, delivering a talk on mutant-hunting techniques while secretly thwarting a dangerous threat. Written and illustrated by Bob Layton, with inks by Brett Breeding and colors by Petra Scotese, this 1986 annual features a tense, globe-spanning story that deepens the team's role in the mutant landscape—complete with a striking cover by Layton.