X-Men: Children of the Atom #[nn]
"X-Men" kicks off a classic era of mutant mayhem in this 2005 Marvel issue, where Professor X sends the X-Men to investigate a newly detected mutant—only to find the Blob, a towering sideshow attraction with a bouncy, near-indestructible form, performing at a traveling carnival. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by Jack Kirby, Paul Reinman, and Artie Simek, the story unfolds with the team’s tense encounter, their attempt to recruit the reluctant giant, and the surprising twist that forces them to erase his memories. The cover, a striking collaboration by Jack Kirby, Sol Brodsky, and Frank Giacoia, captures the moment’s gravity and spectacle.
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Professor X detects a new mutant and sends the X-Men to investigate. They arrive at a carnival and encounter the Blob, a very fat sideshow attraction who can bounce bullets off of his malleable hide as well as anchor himself to the earth and become immovable. The X-Men bring him back to the mansion as a potential member but the Blob spurns their invitation and returns to the carnival. Realizing that the Blob knows their secret, the X-Men lure him back to the mansion where Xavier wipes his memory.
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