X-Factor #23 (1987) First Print
X-Factor #23 is an issue of the X-Factor series from Marvel, released December 1, 1987. Written by Louise Simonson with artwork by Walt Simonson. Notable appearances include Horsemen of Apocalypse, Angel, Archangel. This page represents the regular first-print edition. Separate pages are available for the 1 incentive, retailer-exclusive and later-printing variant cover.
"You Say You Want Some Evolution?" X-Factor rescues the kids kidnaped by the Right. But who can rescue X-Factor, when they're kidnaed by Apocalypse? Major events are on their way, so get in on the ground floor while you can!SPOILERSX-Factor breaks into the Rights compund to save Rusy, Rictor, Skids, Artie and Leech.They fight with Cameron Hodge, who has sent a robot in his place.
Key Facts
- 1st full team appearance of the Horsemen of Apocalypse: Death, Famine, War, Pestilence
- 1st full appearance of Angel as the Horseman Death, later named Archangel in X-Factor #38
- ⚠️ Debatable Firsts: Angel's first appearance as Archangel is often cited as X-Factor #24. The Horseman Death, formerly known as Angel, becomes Archangel in X-Factor #38
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