Colossus
Creation & Design
Colossus was created by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum, debuting in the mid-1970s as part of the new team of X-Men.Early Years
Initially introduced as a member of the X-Men, Colossus quickly became a fan favorite due to his noble personality and powerful abilities.Character Development
Over the years, Colossus has evolved from a simple strongman to a complex character dealing with themes of sacrifice, love, and the burden of power.Cultural Reception
Colossus has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his depth and moral compass.Character Details
Real Name:
Piotr Nikolayevich Rasputin
Aliases:
Colossus, Peter Rasputin
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
X-Men, X-Force, New Mutants
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Organic steel transformation, Enhanced durability
Weight:
300lbs
Height:
6' 6"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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Giant-Size X-Men #1
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the new X-Men: Storm (1st), Nightcrawler (1st), Colossus (1st), Thunderbird (1st), Wolverine (3rd)
Many resources label this the 2nd full appearance of Wolverine and The Incredible Hulk #182 a second cameo
1st appearance of Illyana Rasputin as a child, later becomes Magik
Introduction of Krakoa, the Living Island
First use of the sound effect 'snikt' associated with Wolverine's claws
1st appearance of the new X-Men: Storm (1st), Nightcrawler (1st), Colossus (1st), Thunderbird (1st), Wolverine (3rd)
Many resources label this the 2nd full appearance of Wolverine and The Incredible Hulk #182 a second cameo
1st appearance of Illyana Rasputin as a child, later becomes Magik
Introduction of Krakoa, the Living Island
First use of the sound effect 'snikt' associated with Wolverine's claws
Uncanny X-Men #94
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
2nd team appearance of the X-Men that debuted in Giant-Size X-Men #1
2nd appearance of Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Thunderbird
4th appearance of Wolverine
1st appearance of Dragonfly
Some resources refer to this as the 3rd full appearance of Wolverine and Hulk #182 a 2nd cameo appearance
Beginning of Chris Claremont's 16-year consecutive run on the title, ending with Uncanny X-Men #279
First new X-Men story following five years of reprints
2nd team appearance of the X-Men that debuted in Giant-Size X-Men #1
2nd appearance of Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus and Thunderbird
4th appearance of Wolverine
1st appearance of Dragonfly
Some resources refer to this as the 3rd full appearance of Wolverine and Hulk #182 a 2nd cameo appearance
Beginning of Chris Claremont's 16-year consecutive run on the title, ending with Uncanny X-Men #279
First new X-Men story following five years of reprints
Uncanny X-Men #97
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Lilandra, fully obscured by a spacesuit
1st appearance of the second Erik the Red, a warrior for the Shi'ar
First use of the name Polaris by Lorna Dane
Revealed that Colossus's first name is Peter
1st cameo appearance of Lilandra, fully obscured by a spacesuit
1st appearance of the second Erik the Red, a warrior for the Shi'ar
First use of the name Polaris by Lorna Dane
Revealed that Colossus's first name is Peter
Uncanny X-Men #100
Marvel
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1976
•
Vol. 1
Classic battle of the original X-Men vs the new X-Men
First use of the phrase 'Fastball Special' when Colossus launches Wolverine at an enemy
Classic battle of the original X-Men vs the new X-Men
First use of the phrase 'Fastball Special' when Colossus launches Wolverine at an enemy
Uncanny X-Men #102
Marvel
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1976
•
Vol. 1
First battle of the Juggernaut versus Colossus
Origin of Storm
Uncanny X-Men #122
Marvel
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1979
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Colossus
Mastermind assumes the physical identity of a Scottish man named Jason Wyngarde, an identity he kept for many years
Origin of Colossus
Mastermind assumes the physical identity of a Scottish man named Jason Wyngarde, an identity he kept for many years
Uncanny X-Men #129
Marvel
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1980
•
Vol. 1
The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 1
1st appearance of Kitty Pryde
1st appearance of Emma Frost, the White Queen
1st cameo team appearance of The Hellfire Club, in shadows
[January 2024 - Kitty Pryde rumored for the X-Men MCU reboot according to a casting grid]
The Dark Phoenix Saga Part 1
1st appearance of Kitty Pryde
1st appearance of Emma Frost, the White Queen
1st cameo team appearance of The Hellfire Club, in shadows
[January 2024 - Kitty Pryde rumored for the X-Men MCU reboot according to a casting grid]
Uncanny X-Men #142
Marvel
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1981
•
Vol. 1
"Days of Future Past" part 2
Death of Wolverine, Colossus and Storm in an alternate reality
Retitled from ‘X-Men’ to ‘Uncanny X-Men’ - officially, in the indicia copyright section
"Days of Future Past" part 2
Death of Wolverine, Colossus and Storm in an alternate reality
Retitled from ‘X-Men’ to ‘Uncanny X-Men’ - officially, in the indicia copyright section
Uncanny X-Men #183
Marvel
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1984
•
Vol. 1
Battle of Colossus versus the Juggernaut
Marvel Comics Presents #14
Marvel
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1989
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Ramonda, the step-mother of T'Challa, originally introduced as Black Panther's mother but retconned in Black Panther #1 (1998)
1st appearance of Ramonda, the step-mother of T'Challa, originally introduced as Black Panther's mother but retconned in Black Panther #1 (1998)
X-Men #1
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 2
1st team appearance of the X-Men Gold (team): Storm, Archangel, Colossus, Iceman and Jean Grey
1st team appearance of the X-Men Blue (team): Cyclops, Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Psylocke and Beast
1st team appearance of The Acolytes: Fabian Cortez, Annie-Marie Cortez, Chrome, Nance Winters, Delgado
Best-selling comic of all-time with sales of 8.1 million copies
Interior pin-up by Jim Lee, 'A Villains Gallery'
1st team appearance of the X-Men Gold (team): Storm, Archangel, Colossus, Iceman and Jean Grey
1st team appearance of the X-Men Blue (team): Cyclops, Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Psylocke and Beast
1st team appearance of The Acolytes: Fabian Cortez, Annie-Marie Cortez, Chrome, Nance Winters, Delgado
Best-selling comic of all-time with sales of 8.1 million copies
Interior pin-up by Jim Lee, 'A Villains Gallery'
Uncanny X-Men #285
Marvel
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1992
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Mikhail Rasputin, the brother of Colossus and Magik
Uncanny X-Men #300
Marvel
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1993
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Amelia Voght, an Acolyte who can turn solid matter into vapor
1st appearance of Milan, an Acolyte who can turn thoughts into visual media
1st appearance of Senyaka, an Acolyte who can siphon energy from others for his own use
1st appearance of Javitz, an Acolyte with superhuman strength
1st appearance of Neophyte, an Acolyte with the power to phase through objects
1st appearance of Spoor, an Acolyte with the ability to alter mood through pheromones
1st appearance of Katu, an Acolyte who utilizes the Earth's electromagnetic field to create deadly force Introduction of the Legacy Virus
1st appearance of Amelia Voght, an Acolyte who can turn solid matter into vapor
1st appearance of Milan, an Acolyte who can turn thoughts into visual media
1st appearance of Senyaka, an Acolyte who can siphon energy from others for his own use
1st appearance of Javitz, an Acolyte with superhuman strength
1st appearance of Neophyte, an Acolyte with the power to phase through objects
1st appearance of Spoor, an Acolyte with the ability to alter mood through pheromones
1st appearance of Katu, an Acolyte who utilizes the Earth's electromagnetic field to create deadly force Introduction of the Legacy Virus
Colossus #1
Marvel
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1997
•
Vol. 1
First solo title featuring Colossus, one-shot
Uncanny X-Men #390
Marvel
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2001
•
Vol. 1
Death of Colossus
Uncanny X-Men #542
Marvel
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2011
•
Vol. 1
Colossus becomes the Juggernaut
Uncanny X-Men #543
Marvel
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2011
•
Vol. 1
Cover appearance of Colossus with the powers of Juggernaut, blessed by Cyttorak
Cover appearance of Colossus with the powers of Juggernaut, blessed by Cyttorak
Avengers vs. X-Men #5
Marvel
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2012
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Phoenix Force: Cyclops, Emma Frost, Magik, Colossus, Namor
Debut of Iron Man's 'Phoenix Killer' armor
1st team appearance of the Phoenix Force: Cyclops, Emma Frost, Magik, Colossus, Namor
Debut of Iron Man's 'Phoenix Killer' armor
Variant cover art by Jim Lee
Remastered edition
Art taken from interior art in X-Men #1 (1991) featuring Colossus and Angel
Variant cover art by Jim Lee
Remastered edition
Art taken from interior art in X-Men #1 (1991) featuring Colossus and Angel
Variant cover art by Alex Ross featuring Colossus
X-Men: Days of Future Past - Doomsday #1
Marvel
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2023
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Goliath and Sprite, the children of Colossus and Kitty Pryde
Four-issue prequel to the classic Days of the Future Past story arc told in X-Men #141 and #142
1st appearance of Goliath and Sprite, the children of Colossus and Kitty Pryde
Four-issue prequel to the classic Days of the Future Past story arc told in X-Men #141 and #142
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