Magik
Creation & Design
Magik was created by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum, first appearing in Giant-Size X-Men #1. She was designed to be the younger sister of Colossus, adding depth to the X-Men universe.Early Years
Illyana was abducted to the dimension of Limbo, where she trained in sorcery and became a powerful sorceress. Her experiences in Limbo shaped her character and abilities.Character Development
Over the years, Magik has evolved from a young girl with immense power to a complex character grappling with her dark past and responsibilities as a leader and sorceress.Cultural Reception
Magik has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for her depth and complexity as a character.Character Details
Real Name:
Illyana Nikolievna Rasputin
Aliases:
Magik, Illyana Rasputin
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
X-Men, New Mutants, Hellfire Club
Abilities:
Sorcery, Teleportation, Combat Skills
Equipment:
Soul Sword, Belt of Souls
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde
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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 #160
Marvel
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1982
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Illyana Rasputin, Colossus's sister as an adolescent
1st appearance of S'ym, a demon from the Limbo realm
1st appearance of Illyana Rasputin, Colossus's sister as an adolescent
1st appearance of S'ym, a demon from the Limbo realm
Uncanny X-Men #171
Marvel
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1983
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Vol. 1
Rogue joins the X-Men
Debut of Illyana Rasputin's Soulsword
Magik #1
Marvel
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1983
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Vol. 1
Origin of Illyana Rasputin
Magik #4
Marvel
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1984
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Vol. 1
Illyana Rasputin becomes Darkchylde, a demonic persona that she has difficulty controlling
Illyana Rasputin becomes Darkchylde, a demonic persona that she has difficulty controlling
New Mutants #14
Marvel
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1984
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Vol. 1
Illyana Rasputin joins The New Mutants
New Mutants #21
Marvel
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1984
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Vol. 1
First time Illyana Rasputin is referred to as Magik, in a character bio
'Magik' only used in the title of the previously published miniseries 'Magik: Storm and Illyana'
Dani Moonstar becomes Mirage
Doug Ramsey joins The New Mutants
1st full appearance and origin of Warlock
First time Illyana Rasputin is referred to as Magik, in a character bio
'Magik' only used in the title of the previously published miniseries 'Magik: Storm and Illyana'
Dani Moonstar becomes Mirage
Doug Ramsey joins The New Mutants
1st full appearance and origin of Warlock
Uncanny X-Men #285
Marvel
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1992
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Mikhail Rasputin, the brother of Colossus and Magik
Uncanny X-Men #303
Marvel
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1993
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Vol. 1
Death of Magik, afflicted with the mutant-killing Legacy Virus
X:Men: Return of Magik #1
Marvel
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2008
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Vol. 1
Reprinted stories featuring Magik
Cover art by Olivier Coipel
X-Infernus #1
Marvel
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2009
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Vol. 1
Cover art by David Finch featuring Magik as Darkchylde
Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Variant cover art by Adam Kubert
2009 Wizard World Philadelphia exclusive
Variant cover art by Adam Kubert
2009 Wizard World Philadelphia exclusive
Variant cover art by Art Adams
New Mutants Forever #4
Marvel
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2011
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Art Adams featuring Magik in her Darkchylde persona
Variant cover art by Art Adams featuring Magik
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 Gabriele Dell'Otto
Second printing, blue footer
Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Variant cover art by Adi Granov
Variant cover art by Terry Dodson
Variant cover art by Skottie Young
Variant cover art by Pascal Campion
Comic shops qualified to order this variant after exceeding the quantity of copies ordered of Invincible Iron Man #10 by 200% over Invincible Iron Man #2
Variant cover art by Pascal Campion
Comic shops qualified to order this variant after exceeding the quantity of copies ordered of Invincible Iron Man #10 by 200% over Invincible Iron Man #2
Variant cover art by Mark Brooks
Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Convention exclusive
What If? Magik #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
One-shot 'What If? Magik Became Sorcerer Supreme'
Secret variant of the standard cover with Illyana Rasputin, Magik in place of Rasputin IV
Secret variant of the standard cover with Illyana Rasputin, Magik in place of Rasputin IV
New Mutants #1
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 4
1st team appearance of the New Mutants: Sunspot, Wolfsbane, Magik, Cypher, Chamber, Mondo, Karma, Mirage
1st team appearance of the New Mutants: Sunspot, Wolfsbane, Magik, Cypher, Chamber, Mondo, Karma, Mirage
Variant virgin cover art by Artgerm
Variant cover art by Mike Deodato
Local Comic Shop Day edition
Variant cover art by David Finch
X-Men: Curse of the Man-Thing #1
Marvel
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2021
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Dark Riders, led by Magik: Marrow, Forearm, Wolf Cub, Mammomax, Shark-Girl
1st team appearance of the Dark Riders, led by Magik: Marrow, Forearm, Wolf Cub, Mammomax, Shark-Girl
Death of Doctor Strange #1
Marvel
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2021
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Vol. 1
Death of Doctor Strange
Revealed that Magik is the Sorcerer Supreme of Limbo
Death of Doctor Strange
Revealed that Magik is the Sorcerer Supreme of Limbo
Variant cover art by Art Adams featuring Magik
Variant cover art by Chris Bachalo
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