X-Factor #53
1990
- Series
- X-Factor
- Issue
- 53
- Cover date
- Apr 1, 1990
- Story title
- Ghosts
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Published in March 1990, X-Factor #53 arrived during a transformative era for the X-Men franchise. Written by Louise Simonson with interior art by Terry Shoemaker, the issue is part of the 'Days of Future Present' crossover event. This narrative arc sought to bridge the complex temporal threads established in the classic 'Days of Future Past' storyline, bringing characters like Ahab and Rachel Summers into contact with the X-Factor team.
The design and tone of this period reflect the transition toward the grittier, high-stakes storytelling that characterized Marvel's output at the turn of the decade. Simonson, who was instrumental in shaping the early identity of X-Factor, focused on the emotional turmoil of the team as they grappled with the consequences of time travel and alternate realities. The issue was received as a functional and necessary chapter in the larger tapestry of the X-Men mythos, maintaining the momentum of the ongoing crossover.
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