Illyana Rasputina is going solo! The Magik ongoing series hits stands on January 8. Witten by Ashley Allen (X-Men: Blood Hunt – Magik) and drawn by acclaimed artist Germán Peralta (Black Panther, Loki), Magik will pit the X-Men icon against mystical threats targeting the mutant community. Today, you can prepare with an exclusive first look at interior artwork.
Among the covers is superstar artist Peach Momoko’s design for new villain, The Demon Crow! Fans can also get a sneak peek at Magik’s first encounter with this mysterious foe in the preview. Other covers include pieces from best-selling artists like Jeehyung Lee and David Nakayama, both of which will also be available as virgin variant covers; along with a special foil variant cover by Dike Ruan; and a stunning pinup shot of Magik by Jay Anacleto. Plus, see Peralta’s new design for Illyana’s Darkchylde form! Illyana’s demonic Darkchylde persona returns from the depths of her tormented soul to offer her more power, but at what cost?
THE MYSTIC MUTANT GOES DEMON HUNTING IN HER OWN SERIES! The X-Man Illyanna Rasputina strikes out on her own with new allies and dark powers arrayed against her. Something ancient has awakened beneath the Alaskan ice. Unfortunately for it, that’s Magik’s territory now!
“Illyana is such an interesting protagonist,” Allen told AIPT in a recent edition of their X-Men Monday column. “She’s a woman who’s gone through a dark past but refuses to let that stop her from doing good in the world. I believe the desire to leave the world a better place than before resonates with a lot of fans (myself included). While she’s snarky and has some walls up, she’s ultimately a sweetheart who loves her friends and family deeply.”
“Since we are talking comics, I’d be remiss to not also discuss the visual elements of storytelling,” Allen continued. “Illyana’s powerset has so many great opportunities for cool visual moments that we can really have shine in a solo series. Her spells, her mutant ability to teleport through space and time, and, of course, her Soulsword. Who doesn’t love a woman with a sword?”
From Colossus’ kid sister to New Mutant, Illyana Rasputina has climbed the ranks over the years to become the one of the fiercest X-Men, and her long overdue solo adventures will see her unleash her Soulsword, spells, and dark side like never before. Preorder MAGIK #1 at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
MAGIK #1 – 75960621034300111
Written by ASHLEY ALLEN
Art by GERMÁN PERALTA
Colors by ARTHUR HESLI
Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL
Foil Variant Cover by DIKE RUAN
Design Variant Cover by PEACH MOMOKO
Variant Cover by JAY ANACLETO
Variant Cover by JEEHYUNG LEE
Virgin Variant Cover by JEEHYUNG LEE
Variant Cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA
Virgin Variant Cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA
Marvel Rivals Variant Cover by NETEASE GAMES
Logo Variant Cover
On Sale 1/8
Images via Marvel Comics
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