X-Factor (1986) Annual #3

The Evolutionary War! “Unnatural Selection!” Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Terry Shoemaker and Al MIlgrom.

The mutant tyrant known as Apocalypse disagrees with the High Evolutionary’s ultimate plan. What follows is a confrontation between two opposing and powerful forces, and X-Factor is caught in the middle. Story continues in Punisher Annual (1987) #1. “Changes!” Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Tom Artis and Joe Rubinstein. Featuring the origin of X-Factor as seen by the kids under their protection. “The High Evolutionary: The Gift!” Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paris Cullins and Tony DeZuniga. Story continues in Punisher Annual (1987) #1. Includes alternate unused covers for X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #8 and 16, plus pinups by Walt Simonson and John Byrne.

64 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25. (Note: reference picture, not an actual scan)