Minor Key
X-Factor #1
WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY
Jean reunites with the original X-Men in X-Factor.
Why this comic matters
The original X-Men reunite under unusual circumstances and create X-Factor as a way to locate and secretly help young mutants. Their public cover creates immediate tension, because the team must appear to hunt the very people they are trying to protect.
Key issue facts
PublisherMarvel
Publication year1986
Key classificationMinor Key
CharactersJean Grey
Collector significance
As a minor key, the issue is included for a meaningful character, story or continuity milestone rather than being presented as a top-tier first appearance. Collector interest can vary significantly by printing, edition, condition and grade, so this guide does not assign a market value.
Characters connected to this issue
How this issue connects to the movies
The movie guides below are connected through Jean Grey. They are discovery links between the comic and film sections of SLABS N' STACKS; inclusion here does not by itself mean a film directly adapts this specific issue.
