X-Factor 2006 #26 Direct Edition - back issue - $3.00

A squad of X-Men track the mutant baby and its captor. But they're not alone in the hunt. Layla Miller and Madrox explore the future and learn the terrible fate of mutants. And Predator X claims another victim. And who is that woman with the finger claws?! [per solicitation]

• Messiah Complex, Chapter Seven - Cover sports Messiah Complex trade dress.
• Previously in Messiah Complex... - Recap of story-to-date.
• Messiah Complex, Chapter Seven - Story continued from The Uncanny X-Men (Marvel, 1981 series) #493 and story continues in New X-Men (Marvel, 2004 series) #45.
• Covers - New X-Men #45 - Preview of the two covers for New X-Men (Marvel, 2004 series) #45.
• Portfolio Review: Ultimate Human - Bill Rosemann and Cary Nord preview art from the ULTIMATE HUMAN mini-series.
• Look Who's Talking! Comic Book Writer Brian Reed - Interview with Brian Reed.