X-Factor #49
1989
- Series
- X-Factor
- Issue
- 49
- Cover date
- Dec 1, 1989
- Story title
- Power Struggle
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X-Factor #49 was published in December 1989, marking a significant transition for the series during the X-Men’s late eighties era. Written by Louise Simonson with artwork by Paul Smith, the issue is perhaps most famous for being the conclusion of the 'Judgement War' arc. The narrative context focuses on the team’s involvement in the civil war of the Celestials’ creation, the Skyslacks and the Brights, serving as a high-stakes cosmic adventure that tested the team's morality and cohesion.
Paul Smith’s return to provide the interior art was highly anticipated by fans who admired his definitive run on Uncanny X-Men earlier in the decade. His clean, expressive style helped ground the surreal and expansive nature of the Celestials' conflict. The issue is widely regarded by collectors as a visual highlight of the series, prized for Smith's ability to balance intricate superhero action with the evolving emotional weight of the X-Factor team dynamic.
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