Publisher

Publication Types

Era

Cover Types

Characters

Magik

Magik
View Key Issues

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
Marvel May 1975

Giant-Size X-Men #1

Giant-Size X-Men #1
View Series Variants (11)
Low
$350
Mid
$1.1K
High
$3.4K
View on eBay
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 Nov 1984

New Mutants #21

New Mutants #21
View Series Variants (2)
Low
$1
Mid
$5
High
$15
View on eBay
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
Marvel Feb 2017 Vol 4

Invincible Iron Man #2

Variant
Invincible Iron Man #2
View Series
Low
$3
Mid
$9
High
$35
View on eBay
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

Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.

No Results Found

Try adjusting the "Variants" search filter above, or disable "Keys Only" to see all issues.

  • Variant Covers ()

Subscribe to Unlock

View Graded Pricing

Unlock graded pricing and other premium features by subscribing to Key Collector Comics.

Subscribe Learn what's included

Price Guide

Prices are estimates based on recent sales data and may not reflect actual market value. Key Collector Comics does not guarantee the accuracy of any pricing information.