Why it's Hot:
- Cover art by Dan Adkins
- "Origins of X-Men" backup stories begin
- Blob and Vanisher appearance
Synopsis:
The Mutant-Master has captured both the X-Men and Factor Three. He reveals his master plan to spark a nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union, allowing his alien race to conquer Earth. To stop this global disaster, the X-Men must unite with their former enemies in Factor Three to defeat the Mutant-Master once and for all. Meanwhile, a brand new backup feature begins, detailing the early history and origins of the X-Men.
