X-Factor #82

X-Factor #82 was published in September 1992 as part of the X-Men franchise at Marvel Comics. It features the team during the transition period following the departure of Peter David and the introduction of writer John Byrne, who scripted this issue as a prelude to further shakeups in the lineup. The story focuses on the team's internal tensions and their navigation of a world increasingly hostile to mutants, reflecting the serialized, high-drama tone common to the 'X' titles of the early nineties.

The cover art was illustrated by Joe Quesada, who was establishing his reputation as a dynamic, punchy artist within the industry at that time. The visual direction leaned into the heightened, visceral style characteristic of the era, emphasizing character confrontation and bold, dramatic layouts. Upon release, the issue was received as a standard entry in a popular long-running series, serving as a transitional bridge that showcased the evolving creative landscape Marvel was fostering before the editorial shifts that would define the mid-decade.