New X-Men series Magik set to hist stands on January 8

Illyana Rasputina is striking out on her own!

Illyana Rasputina is striking out on her own! The much-anticipated MAGIK ongoing series launches on January 8. Written by emerging talent Ashley Allen (X-MEN: BLOOD HUNT – MAGIK) and illustrated by renowned artist Germán Peralta (BLACK PANTHER, LOKI), MAGIK will challenge the X-Men icon with mystical dangers aimed at the mutant community. Today, check out all the covers and get an exclusive first look at the interior art. 

Among the covers, fans can find a striking design by superstar artist Peach Momoko for the new villain, The Demon Crow! The preview also offers a glimpse of Magik’s first encounter with this enigmatic foe. Additional covers feature works from popular artists such as Jeehyung Lee and David Nakayama, both of which will be released as virgin variant covers, alongside a unique foil variant cover by Dike Ruan, and a breathtaking pinup of Magik by Jay Anacleto.

 Also, check out Peralta’s latest design of Illyana’s Darkchilde form! Illyana’s dark Demonic persona reemerges from the depths of her troubled soul, granting her greater power, but at what price?

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?”