X-Men: The Early Years #8
In "The Uncanny Threat of... Unus the Untouchable!", Beast, disillusioned after a violent encounter with a mutant-hating mob, leaves the X-Men to become a professional wrestler—only to cross paths with Unus, a mutant whose power renders him untouchable. When Unus attempts to join Magneto’s Brotherhood, the X-Men must confront him, only to discover Beast has built a machine meant to amplify Unus’ abilities, leading to unexpected and bizarre consequences. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone, and vibrant colors by Evelyn Stein, this 1994 classic features a cover by Tom Raney.
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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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