№ 27

X-Factor

March 2008 36 pages 2.99 USD; 3.05 CAD

Synopsis

An X-Man's death reveals answers about the new mutant baby while creating new questions. The baby falls into a major player's hands as X-Force, the Marauders, and the X-Men clash.

Part of Event

Messiah CompleX core

Chapter 11 — X-Factor rejoins the fight; Layla's fate in the future solidified

Credits

Writer

Peter David

Penciller

David Finch , Scot Eaton , Marc Silvestri

Inker

David Finch , John Dell , Andrew Hennessy , David Meikis , Joe Weems

Colorist

Dave McCaig , Brian Reber , Frank D'Armata

Letterer

Cory Petit

Collected In

X-Men Milestones: Messiah Complex Trade Paperback

Collects X-Men: Messiah Complex #1 and material from 4 other series. The first mutant birth since M-Day sparks war between X-Men, Marauders, and Purifiers.

X-Factor by Peter David Omnibus #2 Omnibus

Collects X-Factor #25-50 and specials. Peter Davids noir-tinged mutant detective agency hits its stride with Messiah Complex tie-ins and beyond.

In Reading Orders

2000s X-Men

Messiah CompleX (2007-2008)

The first new mutant since Decimation is born in Cooperstown, Alaska. The Purifiers massacre the town. The Marauders grab the baby. Cable goes rogue. The best X-Men crossover of the 2000s begins — and unlike most crossovers, it earns every chapter

UPC: 75960605878502711