Finally, Magik fans worldwide can rejoice, as the iconic X-Men Hero Illyana Rasputina gets her first ever ongoing Magic Solo series since its debut 50 years ago. Magic is one of the most popular and beloved Marvel characters of all timeBecause of her epic soulsword, fierce attitude and complex character circle over the last few decades.
Magic is the younger sister of X-Men hero Colossus, and infamously was kidnapped and raised in the demonic dimension of Limbo by the abusive demon Belasco, gifting Illyana not only with deep trauma but also Incredible magical abilities to go along with her mutant power.
Magic is written by Ashley Allen, who wrote X-Men: Blood Hunt – MagikWith art by German Peralta (Black Panther, Loki) includes a Gorgeous new design for Illyana’s Darkchylde formand will show Magic a magical X-Men adventure in Alaska to protect mutantkind from monstrous demons.
The mystical mutant goes demon hunting in her own series! The X-Man Illanna Rasputina strikes out on her own with new allies and dark forces against her. Something ancient has awakened under the Alaskan ice. Unfortunately, this is now Magik’s territory!
Throughout the series, Magik will also be forced to come to terms with her tragic history and learn to control her demonic DarkShield persona. After years of suppression, Illyana’s Darkchylde form returns from the depths of her tortured soul to offer her more strength and power, but at what cost?
Magik will finally learn how to embrace her inner Darkshield
But will it cost her a piece of her soul?
Young Mutant Magic has been through hell and back…literally…since her debut in 1975 Giant X-Men #1. From her traumatic tenure in Limbo to becoming a New Mutant, too Her death during Hell And her eventual resurrectionIleana had her soul ripped from within her both figuratively and literally. Magic quickly rose through the ranks of X-Men heroes after her post-Hell Resurrection, using her incredible “Stepping Disc” mutant ability, nearly indestructible Soulsword and vast magical powers to support her X-Men peers in countless battles.
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Illyana’s Darkchylde form emerges during HellWhere her corrupted soul turned her into a demonic entity, and she suppressed this dark identity for many years, similar in some ways to Angel’s Archangel form. however, Magik’s upcoming solo series will finally see the incredible sorceress move past suppression into acceptanceLearn how to control your DarkShield persona to your personal advantage. But what will the control cost you? In the past, Magik’s Darkchylde form has indicated a loss of control and identity, including the literal loss of bits of her soul, so Illyana will really need to fight with her past to be able to embrace the Darkchylde.
Illyana’s magical abilities will be highlighted in new series
Magik’s spell-casting side hasn’t been on display lately
Interestingly, Magik has confronted much of her traumatic past in Limbo during the Krakoan era. New mutantsBut trauma isn’t something that just melts away, so it’s encouraging that she’ll continue to grow from her past. The new one Magic Solo will see the hero face a new demonic threat beneath the ice of Alaska, where the newest X-Men base is, fighting alongside surprising new allies. luckily, This new solo venture will allow Magik to flex her magical musclesAn exciting promise for Illyana fans who have missed seeing the sorceress side of the iconic hero. When Magik was a New Mutant, she would often use spells – like casting a powerful protective barrier Demon bear – so it will be exciting to see you use these skills prominently once again.
Magic is one of the most favorite X-Men Heroes of all time, inspiring countless pieces of gorgeous fan art and epic cosplay, Making it even stranger that Marvel has never given Illyana an ongoing solo series before. Finally, after 50 years, fans of the epic Illyana Rasputina will get to see their favorite mutant hero battle her demons, both internal and external, in a stunning new solo series.
Magic #1 From Marvel Comics debuts on January 8, 2025.
Source: Marvel entertainment