Bronze-to-Copper Age X-Factor issue featuring a full confrontation with a Celestial, placing the team at cosmic-level odds. Strong appearances from Archangel, Beast, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, and the towering Celestial presence. A visually striking issue with classic late-80s Marvel energy.

Condition

Estimated FN 6.0–6.5

Light spine wear, corner wear, and general surface handling. Interior pages are clean, firmly attached, and retain good color. Structurally solid.

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FEATURES

X-Factor team vs a Celestial

Prominent Archangel cover appearance

Cosmic storyline with high visual appeal

Copper Age collectible

Direct Market edition

Crisp interior art and bold late-80s color work

No writing or cutouts

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CHARACTERS

Archangel

Beast

Cyclops

Marvel Girl (Jean Grey)

Iceman

Celestials

SUPERHERO TEAM

X-Factor

X-Men (affiliated characters)

KEY ISSUE?

Not a major key.

Minor significance: Celestial appearance and strong Archangel cover.

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ITEM SPECIFICS

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Series: X-Factor

Issue Number: 43

Publication Year: 1989

Format: Single Issue

Type: Comic Book

Era: Copper Age (1984–1991)

Genre: Superhero

Language: English

Cover Artist: Dave Ross

Writer: Louise Simonson

Penciler: Arthur Adams (layouts influence) / Dave Ross

Inker: Al Milgrom

Edition: Direct Edition

Colorist: Petra Scotese

Country: United States

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