X-Factor: The Only Game in Town

In this 2008 one-shot from Marvel, writer Peter David and artist Pablo Raimondi deliver a standalone X-Factor story that finds the mutant detective agency taking on a case that hits close to home. The issue showcases the team's signature blend of noir mystery and superheroics, with the investigation leading them through the seedy underbelly of Mutant Town. A tight, character-driven adventure, it's a solid entry point for readers curious about David's celebrated run on the title.