Valerie Cooper launches a new government mutant response initiative to replace the now defunct Freedom Force. Led by Havok the new X-Factor consists of Polaris, Wolfsbane, Multiple Man, Quicksilver, and Strong Guy (don’t ask). Can Havok step out of the shadow of his brother Cyclops? After being possessed by Malice can Polaris figure out who she really is? Wolvesbane faces the repercussions of her brain washing by the Genoshan Magistrate while Multiple Man and Strong Guy are all about having fun! However before this group can get their bearings they are almost immediately thrust into a world of politics, media and red tape as they stand as America’s premiere mutant team! This volume includes Peter David’s epic X-Factor run!

I intentionally left out issues 84-86 as they are parts of the X-Cutioner’s Song crossover with X-Men, Uncanny X-Men, and X-Force. (Looking back I probably should have just included X-Cutioner’s Song.

volume 2: Paradise Lost

Havok tries to keep his team together but stress and tragedy continue to pull the team apart by their seams! X-Factor returns with the X-Patriots to Genosha but what evil awaits them there? And how does it spell doom for Multiple Man? Can Wolfsbane ever revert back to human form? The mysterious Haven suddenly appears with the possible answer to all their problems! But can she do all she says? And what is the secret of her power? Will Strong Guy ever be serious? Plus Forge makes an appearance that will have long lasting effects on the team!

Volume 3: Havok’s Fall

Havok has seen better days. As his powers begin to flare out of control he’s hunted by the enigmatic Fatale! What is happening to him and who is behind it? And will X-Factor be able to save him before it’s too late? Random returns just in time to be a thorn in X-Factor’s side as Forge faces his greatesd enemy…the Adversary! After suffering the loss of even more team members X-Factor is forced to begin a recruitment drive! Forge is joined by Polaris, Mystique, Wild Child, Shard and Sabretooth?!? Even with a control collar everyone knows Sabretooth is a walking time bomb. Why is the Government forcing X-Factor to accept him? Why is the Government turning X-Factor into a mutant hunting team? Forge wants answers but if he finds what he’s looking for it may cost him his life! Plus what happens when Mystique and Sabretooth are able to strike off on their own? Nothing good, and A.I.M. is about to find out how bad that is…

Volume 4: Underground

As anti-mutant hysteria begins to increase nationwide X-Factor becomes more and more frustrated with their hands being tied by Government tape.  Realizing the Government has hidden factions bend on using mutants as weapons Forge decides to take the team underground!  Unfortunately the Government has other plans as they release the Hounds!  Now unleashed Sabretooth hunts down X-Factor and he is out for blood!  Meanwhile Havok continues to walk a dark path as he recruits the man who brainwashed him into his Brotherhood!  Enter the Dark Beast! And just who are Xavier’s Underground Enforcers?  They have arrived in our universe and it’s all Shard’s fault!  Plus the return of two fan favorite characters from the past!