X-Factor #29

X-Factor (1986-1998)

by Louise Simonson

"Fame!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Meet Infectia (1st appearance), a mutant whose infectious kiss can mutate a person into super-disfigured yet super-strong monsters totally under her control. Plus, Jean confronts Scott about his wife Madelyne and their missing son.

Genres: Comics, X Men

32 pages, Comic

First published June 1, 1988

About the author

Louise Simonson (born Mary Louise Alexander and formerly credited as Louise Jones, when married to artist Jeff Jones) is an American comic book writer and editor. She is best known for her work on comic book titles such as Power Pack, X-Factor, New Mutants, Superman, and Steel. She is sometimes referred to by the nickname "Weezie".

Since 1980 she is married to comic book writer and artist Walter Simonson

Reviews

[Kerri · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a little anticlimactic after Fall of the Mutants. Also, Scott is a jerk.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Watch out world! Are you ready for Infectia and the Anti-Bodies