X-Men Epic Collection #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThe X-Men kick off their epic collection with a classic tale of alienation and redemption, as Beast’s departure from the team leads him to a surprising new life as a wrestler. When he encounters Unus, a mutant immune to physical contact, the X-Men are forced to confront both an unexpected threat and the consequences of their former teammate’s ambition. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone, this story blends action and emotional stakes, all anchored by Kirby’s bold cover art with inks by Dick Ayers.
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After being attacked by a mutant hating crowd, Beast gets fed up and quits the X-Men. He becomes a professional wrestler but meets Unus, a mutant who cannot be touched. Unus is trying to join Magneto's Brotherhood so he takes on the X-Men. The X-Men barely fend him off and find Beast has constructed a machine that will actually increase Unus' powers. The X-Men try to prevent Hank from using the machine, but, once Unus has been zapped, he finds that he cannot even eat without the food being repelled out of his hands. Beast returns him to normal and Unus promises to will steer clear of Magneto.
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