#x-factor

Isn’t this how it always goes in comics. No, our heroes did not die in the obliterating atomic space explosion that happened at the very end of the last issue. They conveniently wrapped themselves in a telekinetic life support bubble. Within the vacuum of space. And then the Inhumans saved them. I don’t know why I get so worried about these superheroes! Nothing bad ever actually happens to them! Even Ship is still alive somehow, and they’re the one that blew up!!

Sigh ok whatever, convenient plot. Why not. It’s been a while since we had a moon battle anyway. (X-Factor #67 – June 1991)

One time in my high school psychology class, we did an exercise where everyone in the class sketched a picture of the human figure and then the instructor described a list of analyses based on what we drew. For instance, she said that if you applied strong shading to an area of the body, you may feel insecure about that area. After she said this, I stole my best friend’s picture when he wasn’t looking and shaded in the crotch, and then I put it back on his desk. Then I yelled “hey everybody look Dave shaded in the crotch on his!” and everybody laughed. This cover reminded me of that. You know, now that I typed that all out, I think I told that story on my blog before. Sorry everyone. (X-Factor #67 – June 1991)