X-Factor #26
1988
- Series
- X-Factor
- Issue
- 26
- Cover date
- Mar 1, 1988
- Story title
- Casualities
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Published in 1988, X-Factor #26 is a pivotal entry in the Marvel Comics X-Men mythos, written by Louise Simonson with artwork by Walt Simonson. This issue serves as the conclusion to the 'Fall of the Mutants' crossover event, specifically detailing the battle against Apocalypse. It is historically significant for the introduction of the character Archangel, who undergoes his dramatic transformation from Warren Worthington III into a metallic-winged horseman of Apocalypse.
The creative direction by the Simonsons during this run is noted for its darker, more character-driven exploration of the original X-Men. By stripping Warren Worthington of his organic wings and forcing him through this grueling transformation, the creators sought to subvert the archetype of the wealthy, privileged hero. The issue was received as a high-water mark for the title, solidifying the series' reputation for psychological tension and high-stakes superhero narrative.
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