American Comics Update: X-Men #38-39: Factor Three, the Mutant Master, Origins, New Costumes
*Marvel: X-Men #38 & #39 are busy issues. They include the final showdown with Factor Three (were they a secret evil organization or a sun tan lotion? You decide…), and their mysterious head honcho the Mutant Master, new costumes for our heroes and the start of a new series of back-up stories detailing the origins of each X-Man (and woman).
PICTURED: X-MEN
#38 VG/FN p £50 Pence stamped. X-Men origins series begins. Nice bright copy with strong colour. Firm, tight staples and supple white pages. Edge wear is mostly very minor, with slight, spidery creasing along the lower spine edge, breaking colour.
#39 VG+ p £50 Pence stamped. New costumes. Nice bright colours with solid black background. Firm, tight staples and supple white pages. Edge wear is mostly very minor, except for spidery creasing along the spine which breaks colour. A couple of small back cover tears.