Nation X: X-Factor

In this 2010 Marvel one-shot, writer Peter David and artist Valentine De Landro check in with the mutant detective agency of X-Factor as they navigate the strange new world of Utopia, the island sanctuary for their kind. A single-issue spotlight within the larger Nation X event, it captures the team’s signature blend of noir-tinged superheroics and sharp, character-driven humor. For fans of David’s long, celebrated run on the series, this issue is a tight, self-contained chapter that showcases the distinctive voice and dynamic artwork that defined this era of X-Factor.