Colossus

Colossus
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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
Marvel May 1975

Giant-Size X-Men #1

Giant-Size X-Men #1
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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
Marvel Aug 1975

Uncanny X-Men #94

Uncanny X-Men #94
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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
Marvel Feb 1976

Uncanny X-Men #97

Uncanny X-Men #97
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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
Marvel Jan 1980

Uncanny X-Men #129

Uncanny X-Men #129
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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
Marvel Feb 1981

Uncanny X-Men #142

Uncanny X-Men #142
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"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
Marvel Oct 1991 Vol 2

X-Men #1

X-Men #1
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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'
Marvel May 1993

Uncanny X-Men #300

Uncanny X-Men #300
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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
Marvel Jun 2017 Vol 2

X-Men: Gold #1

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Variant cover art by Jim Lee
Remastered edition
Art taken from interior art in X-Men #1 (1991) featuring Colossus and Angel

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