May 1, 1975 CE
Illyana Rasputina First Appears
Illyana Rasputina, the younger sister of Colossus, first appears in Giant-Size X-Men #1 as a background character. #marvel #xmen )
Chronological Storyline (43 Milestones)
Dec 1, 1982 CE
Illyana Abducted into Limbo
In Uncanny X-Men #160, Illyana is kidnapped by the demon Belasco and taken to Limbo, beginning her transformation. #marvel #xmen )
Dec 1, 1983 CE
Magik Limited Series Begins
The four-issue limited series 'Magik' (later titled 'Magik: Storm and Illyana') details Illyana's time in Limbo and her transformation into the Darkchylde. #marvel #comics )
Mar 1, 1984 CE
Illyana Returns as Magik
In New Mutants #14, Illyana returns from Limbo as a teenager with magical powers and a Soulsword, joining the New Mutants. #marvel #newmutants )
Aug 1, 1984 CE
Soulsword Forged
In New Mutants #18, Illyana forges her Soulsword, a mystical weapon that can disrupt magical energies. #marvel #magic
May 1, 1985 CE
Darkchylde Emerges
In New Mutants #31, Illyana's Darkchylde persona first manifests, a demonic form with immense power. #marvel #darkchylde
Mar 1, 1986 CE
Illyana Becomes Ruler of Limbo
In New Mutants #48, Illyana defeats Belasco and becomes the ruler of Limbo, claiming her throne. #marvel #limbo )
Oct 1, 1987 CE
Inferno Crossover
During the Inferno event, Illyana's Darkchylde side causes chaos, and she is eventually purified by the X-Men. #marvel #inferno )
May 1, 1988 CE
Illyana Reverts to Child Form
In New Mutants #73, Illyana is reverted to a child after the Inferno, losing her memories of Limbo. #marvel #newmutants )
Aug 1, 1992 CE
Illyana Dies from Legacy Virus
In Uncanny X-Men #303, Illyana dies from the Legacy Virus, a tragic end for the young mutant. #marvel #legacyvirus
Oct 1, 2000 CE
Illyana Resurrected
In X-Men #108, Illyana is resurrected by the demon Belasco, returning as an adult with her powers intact. #marvel #resurrection )
Jun 1, 2001 CE
Magik Joins the New X-Men
Illyana becomes a member of the New X-Men team in New X-Men #128, under the mentorship of Emma Frost. #marvel #newxmen )
May 1, 2003 CE
Magik in 'Uncanny X-Men' #428
Illyana appears in Uncanny X-Men #428, struggling with her Darkchylde nature and seeking redemption. #marvel #xmen
Jan 1, 2005 CE
Magik in 'House of M'
In the House of M event, Illyana appears as a member of the X-Men in an alternate reality. #marvel #houseofm
Sep 1, 2007 CE
Magik in 'New X-Men' #42
Illyana becomes a teacher at the Xavier Institute in New X-Men #42, mentoring younger mutants. #marvel #xmen )
Apr 1, 2008 CE
Magik in 'X-Infernus'
The X-Infernus storyline sees Illyana reclaiming her soul from Belasco and fully embracing her role as ruler of Limbo. #marvel #xinfernus
Oct 1, 2009 CE
Magik in 'New Mutants' Vol. 3
Illyana joins the revived New Mutants team in New Mutants (vol. 3) #1, reuniting with old friends. #marvel #newmutants )
May 1, 2010 CE
Magik in 'Second Coming'
During the Second Coming event, Illyana plays a key role in defending Utopia from Nimrod. #marvel #secondcoming )
Jul 1, 2011 CE
Magik in 'Fear Itself'
Illyana appears in the Fear Itself event, helping to combat the Serpent's forces. #marvel #fearitself )
Sep 1, 2012 CE
Magik in 'Avengers vs. X-Men'
Illyana sides with the X-Men during the Avengers vs. X-Men conflict, using her magic to aid her team. #marvel #avx
Nov 1, 2013 CE
Magik in 'Battle of the Atom'
Illyana participates in the Battle of the Atom crossover, facing future X-Men. #marvel #battleoftheatom
Apr 1, 2014 CE
Magik in 'Uncanny X-Men' Vol. 3
Illyana becomes a core member of Cyclops's revolutionary X-Men team in Uncanny X-Men (vol. 3) #1. #marvel #xmen )
Oct 1, 2015 CE
Magik in 'Secret Wars'
During Secret Wars, Illyana appears in the Battleworld domain of Limbo, ruling as its queen. #marvel #secretwars )
Jan 1, 2016 CE
Magik in 'Extraordinary X-Men'
Illyana joins the Extraordinary X-Men team, serving as the team's magical powerhouse. #marvel #xmen
Mar 1, 2017 CE
Magik in 'X-Men: Gold'
Illyana appears in X-Men: Gold as a supporting character, aiding the team in various missions. #marvel #xmen
May 1, 2018 CE
Magik in 'New Mutants: Dead Souls'
Illyana leads a new New Mutants team in New Mutants: Dead Souls, dealing with supernatural threats. #marvel #newmutants
Jul 1, 2019 CE
Magik in 'House of X' and 'Powers of X'
Illyana appears in the House of X and Powers of X event, establishing Krakoa as a mutant nation. #marvel #houseofx
Jan 1, 2020 CE
Magik Becomes Captain of Krakoa
In New Mutants (vol. 4) #1, Illyana is appointed as a captain of Krakoa, leading the New Mutants team. #marvel #krakoa )
Aug 1, 2020 CE
Magik in 'Empyre: X-Men'
Illyana participates in the Empyre: X-Men crossover, defending Krakoa from the Cotati. #marvel #empyre
Dec 1, 2020 CE
Magik in 'X of Swords'
Illyana is a key participant in the X of Swords tournament, representing Krakoa in otherworldly combat. #marvel #xofswords
Mar 1, 2021 CE
Magik in 'Hellions'
Illyana joins the Hellions team, a group of misfit mutants on Krakoa. #marvel #hellions )
Jul 1, 2021 CE
Magik in 'Way of X'
Illyana appears in Way of X, exploring the mutant religion and her role as a sorceress. #marvel #wayofx
Oct 1, 2021 CE
Magik in 'Inferno' (2021)
Illyana plays a role in the 2021 Inferno event, dealing with the consequences of Moira MacTaggert's secrets. #marvel #inferno2021 )
Jan 1, 2022 CE
Magik in 'X-Men: The Onslaught Revelation'
Illyana appears in the Onslaught Revelation storyline, confronting the psychic entity Onslaught. #marvel #onslaught )
May 1, 2022 CE
Magik in 'New Mutants' Vol. 4 #25
Illyana leads the New Mutants in a mission to rescue a missing mutant, showcasing her leadership. #marvel #newmutants )
Sep 1, 2022 CE
Magik in 'X-Men: Hellfire Gala'
Illyana attends the Hellfire Gala, a celebration of mutantkind, dressed in a striking outfit. #marvel #hellfiregala
Jan 1, 2023 CE
Magik in 'Sins of Sinister'
Illyana appears in the Sins of Sinister event, an alternate future where Sinister rules. #marvel #sinsofsinister
May 1, 2023 CE
Magik in 'X-Men: Before the Fall'
Illyana is featured in the Before the Fall storyline, setting up the Fall of X event. #marvel #fallofx
Aug 1, 2023 CE
Magik in 'X-Men: Hellfire Gala' 2023
Illyana attends the 2023 Hellfire Gala, which is attacked by Orchis, leading to the Fall of X. #marvel #hellfiregala2023
Oct 1, 2023 CE
Magik in 'Uncanny Spider-Man'
Illyana appears in Uncanny Spider-Man, aiding Nightcrawler in his solo adventures. #marvel #uncannyspiderman
Jan 1, 2024 CE
Magik in 'X-Men: The End of Krakoa'
Illyana plays a role in the conclusion of the Krakoa era, fighting to preserve mutantkind. #marvel #krakoa
May 1, 2024 CE
Magik in 'New Mutants: Lethal Legion'
Illyana leads the New Mutants against the Lethal Legion, a new threat to mutantkind. #marvel #newmutants )
Sep 1, 2024 CE
Magik in 'X-Men: From the Ashes'
Illyana appears in the From the Ashes relaunch, continuing her adventures in a new era. #marvel #xmen )