X-Factor (comics)X-Factor is a group of mutantsuperheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.X-Factor (comic book)X-Factor is the name of several comic book titles featuring the team X-Factor and published by Marvel Comics, beginning with the original X-Factor comic book series which debuted in 1986. It is a spin-off from the popular X-Men franchise, featuring characters from X-Men stories. The series has been relaunched several times with different team rosters, most recently in 2024, by Mark Russell.Lila CheneyLila Cheney is a fictional interstellar British rock star and mutant who makes appearances as a guest character in X-Men titles. Created by Chris Claremont and Bob McLeod, she made her debut in The New Mutants Annual #1 (November 1984). Cheney possesses the power of teleportation, but only at interstellar distances. During one of her tryouts, she discovers an abandoned Dyson sphere, which she uses as a home base for her teleports.
Peter DavidAmerican writer (1956–2025)Peter Allen David (September 23, 1956 – May 24, 2025), often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
The New Mutants (comic book)The New Mutants is a comic book series which debuted in 1983, featuring the team the New Mutants and published by Marvel Comics. The team first appeared in the graphic novel The New Mutants (November 1982) by Chris Claremont and artist Bob McLeod, part of the Marvel Graphic Novelline, followed by their first ongoing series which ran from 1983 until 1991.
Dazzler (Marvel Comics)Marvel Comics fictional characterComics characterDazzler (Alison "Ali" Blaire) is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, often in association with the X-Men. She first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #130 (February 1980).
HulkMarvel Comics superheroComics characterThe Hulk is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in the debut issue of The Incredible Hulk (May 1962).
American comic bookAn American comic book is a thin periodical literary work originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publication of Action Comics, which included the debut of the superheroSuperman. This was followed by a superhero boom that lasted until the end of World War II.
Marvel ComicsAmerican comic book publisherMarvel Comics is an American comic bookpublisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin Goodman as Timely Comics, and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics.
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Bill SienkiewiczBoleslav William Felix Robert Sienkiewicz ( or ; Polish:; born May 3, 1958) is an American artist known for his work in comic books—particularly for Marvel Comics' The New Mutants, Moon Knight, and Elektra: Assassin. He is the co-creator of the character David Haller / Legion, the basis for the FX television series Legion.
Chris ClaremontChristopher Simon Claremont ( ; born November 25, 1950) is an English-born American comic book writer and novelist. Claremont wrote for 16 years on Uncanny X-Men from 1975 to 1991, longer than that of any other writer, during which he is credited with developing strong female characters as well as introducing complex literary themes into superhero narratives, turning the once underachieving comic into one of Marvel's most popular series.
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