A New Magical Foe Appears in the First Look at Magik #1

By Dustin Gebel

on November 15, 2024

Marvel revealed a first look at the upcoming Magik #1, the first ongoing series for the mutant mage. Written by Ashley Allen (who previously wrote Magik in her Blood Hunt tie-in), illustrated by Germán Peralta, and colored by Arthur Hesli, the series focuses on the intersection of mutants and magic. The series is also set to introduce a new villain, The Demon Crow, designed by Peach Momoko.

In the most recent X-Men Monday column at AIPT, Allen discussed the appeal of Magik as a lead, stating:

“Illyana is such an interesting protagonist. 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. 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?”

The first look and full list of covers can be seen below, along with a synopsis for the series.

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!

MAGIK #1
Written by ASHLEY ALLEN
Art by GERMÁN PERALTA
Colors by ARTHUR HESLI
Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL