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X-Factor #74

Marvel · Series began 1986 · January 1992

first appearance of Slab and Baldrick

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WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT

Slab (Christopher Anderson) — introduction, villain
Baldrick (Marvel) — first appearance

Dates

Cover date: January 1992
On sale: November 19, 1991
Pages: 36

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Editions and covers (3)

Copies of #74 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Direct edition$1.00 cover

Direct

No UPC barcode in the corner box: direct editions show artwork, a logo or a blank box there.
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Newsstand edition$1.00 cover

Newsstand

A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.

Barcode 07148602145201
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Australian edition1.50 AUD cover

Australian

Printed cover price 1.50 AUD.

Barcode 07148602145204
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Creators

pencils: Larry Stromaninks: Al Milgromscript: Peter Davidcolors: Glynis Oliverletters: Michael Heisler

Stories

Politically Incorrect · 22 pages
X-Factor tries to figure out which Multiple Man is the real deal. Strong Guy is called out by Slab and the following battle topples the Washington Monument.

Publisher’s description

Strong Guy embraces his destructive side when he takes down “Nasty Boy” Slab in Washington D.C. Who will walk away from the fray? And how much property damage will D.C. suffer?

Characters

Pietro MaximoffQuicksilverAlex SummersHavokLorna DaneRahne SinclairWolfsbanePolarisJamie MadroxMultiple ManGuido CarosellaMr. SinisterStrong GuyNathaniel EssexValerie CooperChristopher AndersonSlabBaldrickRicochetSteven Shaffran

Reprinted in

X-Factor Visionaries: Peter David (2005), X-Factor Epic Collection (2017), X-Factor by Peter David Omnibus (2021)