X-Factor #139
1997
- Series
- X-Factor
- Issue
- 139
- Cover date
- Nov 1, 1997
- Story title
- The Enemy Within
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X-Factor #139 was published by Marvel Comics in October 1997, arriving during a transitional period for the X-Men franchise. By this stage in the series' run, the title had moved far from its original premise of the original five X-Men acting as government agents, instead focusing on a revolving roster of mutants navigating the complex political landscape of the Marvel Universe. The issue features writing by Howard Mackie and interior art by Jeff Matsuda, capturing the grim, high-stakes tone prevalent in late-nineties superhero comics.
The cover art, illustrated by artist Ryan Benjamin, reflects the aesthetic shift toward sharper lines and more exaggerated poses common in the industry at the time. The narrative follows the team as they grapple with the consequences of their public presence and the deteriorating relations between humans and mutants. As the series approached its eventual conclusion just a few issues later, this period of X-Factor is remembered for its attempt to maintain a grounded, character-focused story amidst an increasingly crowded field of mutant-centric titles.
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