May 1, 1975 CE
Debut in Giant-Size X-Men #1
Piotr Rasputin first appears as Colossus, recruited by Professor X to join the new X-Men team. #comics #marvel )
Chronological Storyline (47 Milestones)
Aug 1, 1975 CE
First Mission with X-Men
Colossus joins the X-Men in rescuing the original team from Krakoa, showcasing his steel form. #xmen #marvel )
Apr 1, 1976 CE
Siberian Farm Tractor Save
In X-Men #100, Colossus saves his family's tractor from a mudslide, demonstrating his strength and heart. #xmen #marvel )
Mar 1, 1978 CE
First Romance with Kitty Pryde
Colossus begins a romantic relationship with Kitty Pryde (Shadowcat) in X-Men #129. #xmen #romance )
Jan 1, 1980 CE
Dark Phoenix Saga
Colossus plays a key role in the Dark Phoenix Saga, fighting the Hellfire Club and witnessing Jean Grey's transformation. #xmen #darkphoenix
Aug 1, 1981 CE
Days of Future Past
Colossus appears in the dystopian future timeline, sacrificing himself to save others. #xmen #timeline
Jun 1, 1982 CE
Brood Saga
Colossus is captured and implanted with a Brood egg, later rescued by the X-Men. #xmen #aliens )
Sep 1, 1983 CE
Secret Wars
Colossus participates in the first Secret Wars, where he briefly becomes a herald of Galactus. #marvel #secretwars
May 1, 1984 CE
Mutant Massacre
Colossus is severely injured by the Marauders during the Mutant Massacre, leading to a long recovery. #xmen #tragedy
Jan 1, 1986 CE
Fall of the Mutants
Colossus and the X-Men face the Adversary and are believed dead, later resurrected. #xmen #sacrifice
Oct 1, 1987 CE
Inferno
Colossus battles demonic forces in Manhattan during the Inferno crossover. #xmen #demons )
Mar 1, 1988 CE
X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills
Colossus appears in this graphic novel, dealing with anti-mutant prejudice. #xmen #socialissues
Jul 1, 1989 CE
Acts of Vengeance
Colossus fights the Juggernaut during the Acts of Vengeance storyline. #marvel #crossover
Nov 1, 1990 CE
X-Tinction Agenda
Colossus is captured and transformed into a slave by the Genoshan government. #xmen #genosha
Aug 1, 1991 CE
Muir Island Saga
Colossus helps the X-Men defeat the Shadow King on Muir Island. #xmen #psychic
Oct 1, 1992 CE
X-Cutioner's Song
Colossus is involved in the X-Cutioner's Song crossover, dealing with Stryfe's plot. #xmen #crossover
May 1, 1993 CE
Fatal Attractions
Colossus loses his sister Illyana to the Legacy Virus, a turning point for his character. #xmen #tragedy )
Mar 1, 1994 CE
Legacy Virus Sacrifice
Colossus sacrifices his life to cure the Legacy Virus, dying in X-Men #42. #xmen #sacrifice
Aug 1, 1995 CE
Age of Apocalypse
An alternate version of Colossus appears in the Age of Apocalypse timeline as a horseman of Apocalypse. #xmen #alternateuniverse
Dec 1, 1996 CE
Onslaught
Colossus's spirit appears to help the X-Men defeat Onslaught. #xmen #psychic )
Apr 1, 1997 CE
Resurrection in X-Men #70
Colossus is resurrected by the Celestial technology in the X-Men's base. #xmen #resurrection )
Sep 1, 1998 CE
Operation: Zero Tolerance
Colossus is captured by Bastion's Prime Sentinels. #xmen #sentinels
Jun 1, 1999 CE
The Twelve
Colossus is one of the twelve mutants targeted by Apocalypse. #xmen #apocalypse )
Oct 1, 2000 CE
X-Men: Evolution (Animated Series)
Colossus appears as a supporting character in the animated series X-Men: Evolution. #xmen #animation
Aug 1, 2001 CE
E is for Extinction
Colossus is depowered by the mutant cure in Grant Morrison's run. #xmen #depowered
May 1, 2002 CE
New X-Men #130
Colossus regains his powers after the mutant cure is reversed. #xmen #powers )
Jul 1, 2003 CE
X-Men 2: X-Men United (Film Cameo)
Colossus makes a brief cameo in the film X2: X-Men United. #xmen #film )
Jan 1, 2004 CE
Astonishing X-Men #1
Colossus joins the new Astonishing X-Men team under Joss Whedon's run. #xmen #team
Jun 1, 2005 CE
House of M
Colossus is depowered again in the House of M reality warp. #xmen #alternateuniverse
May 1, 2006 CE
X-Men: The Last Stand (Film)
Colossus appears as a supporting character in the film X-Men: The Last Stand. #xmen #film
Sep 1, 2007 CE
Messiah Complex
Colossus plays a role in the Messiah Complex crossover, protecting the first mutant baby. #xmen #crossover
Apr 1, 2008 CE
X-Men: Divided We Stand
Colossus struggles with his place in the X-Men after the team splits. #xmen #team
Mar 1, 2009 CE
Utopia
Colossus relocates to the mutant nation of Utopia. #xmen #utopia )
Oct 1, 2010 CE
Second Coming
Colossus fights in the Second Coming crossover, defending Utopia. #xmen #crossover )
Jul 1, 2011 CE
Fear Itself
Colossus becomes the Juggernaut after being possessed by Cyttorak's power. #xmen #juggernaut )
May 1, 2012 CE
Avengers vs. X-Men
Colossus, as Juggernaut, fights the Avengers during the Phoenix Force conflict. #xmen #avengers
Feb 1, 2013 CE
X-Men: Battle of the Atom
Colossus appears in the Battle of the Atom storyline with time-displaced X-Men. #xmen #timeline
Apr 1, 2014 CE
X-Men: Days of Future Past (Film)
Colossus appears in the film X-Men: Days of Future Past. #xmen #film
Oct 1, 2015 CE
Secret Wars (2015)
Colossus appears in the Secret Wars event, fighting in Battleworld. #marvel #secretwars )
Aug 1, 2016 CE
Civil War II
Colossus is involved in the Civil War II conflict among superheroes. #marvel #civilwar
Mar 1, 2017 CE
X-Men: Gold
Colossus joins the X-Men Gold team, reuniting with Kitty Pryde. #xmen #team
Jun 1, 2018 CE
Hunt for Wolverine
Colossus participates in the Hunt for Wolverine storyline. #xmen #wolverine
Oct 1, 2019 CE
House of X / Powers of X
Colossus is resurrected on Krakoa in the new X-Men status quo. #xmen #krakoa
Jul 1, 2020 CE
X of Swords
Colossus participates in the X of Swords tournament, wielding a mystical sword. #xmen #swords
May 1, 2021 CE
Hellfire Gala
Colossus attends the Hellfire Gala, showcasing Krakoan fashion. #xmen #gala
Jan 1, 2022 CE
X-Men: The Trial of Magneto
Colossus is involved in the trial of Magneto, dealing with his sister's resurrection. #xmen #magneto
Mar 1, 2023 CE
Fall of X
Colossus faces the fall of Krakoa and the Orchis threat. #xmen #fall