Magik #4
(W) Ashley Allen (A) German Peralta (CA) J. Scott Campbell
RATED T+
In Shops: Apr 23, 2025
SRP: $3.99
Magik #4
(W) Ashley Allen (A) German Peralta (CA) J. Scott Campbell
RATED T+
In Shops: Apr 23, 2025
SRP: $3.99
Magik #3
(W) Ashley Allen (A) German Peralta (CA) J. Scott Campbell
RATED T+
In Shops: Mar 19, 2025
SRP: $3.99
Magik #2
(W) Ashley Allen (A) German Peralta (CA) J. Scott Campbell
Rated T+
In Shops: Feb 12, 2025
SRP: $3.99
Magik’s hunt for the Liminal Seals takes her and Cal deep into the Tokyo underground. But who is watching Illyana from backstage? And has Cal teamed up with Earth’s best chance against the demon invasion or its prophesized leader?
This March, see stunning new depictions of Marvel heroes that can only come from renowned talent Peach Momoko in Kimono Variant Covers! The best-selling artist, known for elegantly blending Japanese culture with the Marvel mythos in hit titles like Demon Days and Ultimate X-Men, wished to further reimagine Marvel characters in traditional Japanese attire. The 19 covers spotlight a wide range of characters including icons, fan-favorites, and recently introduced breakout stars, each wearing kimono designs that reflect their powers and history. These stunning portraits encapsulate the unique artistic vision Momoko brings to Marvel storytelling year round in her acclaimed series and cover work.
The featured characters include:
Check out all 19 of Peach Momoko’s Kimono Variant Covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today!
Illyana Rasputin gets her first solo series in decades, and it’s unfortunately a middling effort. Magik #1 takes the Soulsword wielding mutant away from the X-Men and in Juneau, Alaska, which has some kind of Hellmouth situation and a limply named Big Bad called Liminal being bound by a family of magic users. (The Chosen One/Watcher figure is a blond male named Callen though.) I love how Ashley Allen writes Magik, especially in combat and when she’s saving the day, but the setup for the series is something out of a CW show despite a horror movie worthy intro complete with scratching nails sound effects courtesy of letterer Ariana Maher.
I also didn’t hate the art by German Peralta and Arthur Hesli. Hesli especially uses a deep, dark palette to show the forcefields, runes, sigils, and various magic energies flowing throughout the book. He and Peralta do a two page horror story masterclass to the start the comic before Magik #1 collapses under its own derivative, unwieldy world-building. However, even if the story feels like a Xerox of a Xerox, the art team makes everything look cool, especially when Magik is struggling with her shadow self, Darkchild and is dueling with Liminal. The baddie doesn’t have much personality, but would make a great Fortnite or Marvel Rivals opponent. Honestly, the scenes between Magik and Liminal have a 1990s energy to them, but are, of course, less demeaning to women. I feel like Liminal is someone Sara Pezzini would fight.
A solo superhero book lives and dies by its supporting cast, and Allen and German Peralta take a bold swing and introduces a completely new one in Magik #1. And then they kill everyone off except for a young determined scion of an apocalypse destroying line. Magik teleports into a funeral, and then the rest of the characters start dropping like flies. There’s nothing wrong with starting with a dead character ; it’s practically a genre fiction right of passage a la Watchmen, Twin Peaks, or Umbrella Academy. However, Ashley Allen and Peralta just keep offing characters we know nothing about to “raise the stakes”, which are Liminal trying to break through different force fields like The Master in Buffy Season 1 with a side of a video game fetch quest.
From the teaser for Magik #2, it looks like the title will be a globe trotting one with Magik and Callen fighting various supernatural threats in different locations. This means a rotating cast of characters, but just because they don’t appear in the next issue doesn’t mean they have to be one dimensional. One small human moment like the X-Men throwing Magik a birthday breakfast would have made the new characters in Magik #1 more endearing, but okay, magic, pink and purple explosions are cool too. The change of location from Juneau to Tokyo is enticing, but a last page teaser for an upcoming issue shouldn’t be more compelling than a full comic.
With her badassery, traumatic past, and connection magic and demon dimensions, Magik is an objectively cool comic book character. However, Magik #1 lacks a hook and supporting cast to let her spotlight shine going for recycled versions of supernatural/fantasy/horror hits of the past instead of something fresh and easy to latch onto. German Peralta and Arthur Hesli do make her look good while kicking demon ass and teleporting ungrateful Alaskans though.
Story: Ashley Allen Art: German Peralta
Colors: Arthur Hesli Letters: Ariana Maher
Story: 5.8 Art: 7.3 Overall: 6.2 Recommendation: Pass
Marvel Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
Magik #1
(W) Ashley Allen (A) German Peralta (CA) J. Scott Campbell
Rated T+
In Shops: Jan 08, 2025
SRP: $4.99
THE MYSTIC MUTANT GOES DEMON HUNTING IN HER OWN NEW, ONGOING SERIES! The X-Man Ilyanna 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! Written by rising star Ashley Allen (X-MEN: BLOOD HUNT – MAGIK, MARVEL ZOMBIES: BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD) and illustrated by the incomparable Germán Peralta (LOKI, BLACK PANTHER), this is a stylish, high-octane demon-hunting adventure starring the fiercest X-Man of them all!
Illyana Rasputina is going solo! The highly-demanded Magik ongoing series hits stands on January 8. Witten by Ashley Allen and drawn by Germán Peralta, with color by Arthur Hesli, Magik will pit the X-Men icon against mystical threats targeting the mutant community. Today, check out all the covers and get 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. It also features a main cover by J. Scott Campbell. 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!
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!
This January, mutant icon Magik headlines her first ongoing solo series! The X-Men’s resident sorcerer will unleash her Soulsword, spells, and dark side against mystical threats targeting the mutant community.
Magik will be written by rising star Ashley Allen, who wrote the character earlier this year in X-Men: Blood Hunt – Magik, and drawn by acclaimed artist Germán Peralta, known for his recent work on Black Panther and last year’s Loki series. From Colossus’ kid sister to New Mutant, Illyana Rasputina has climbed the ranks over the years to become the fiercest X-Man of them all, and her long overdue solo adventures will see her tap into her mystical expertise and unique mutant magic like never before.
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!
Throughout the series, Magik will also be forced to come to terms with her tragic history and learn to control her demonic Darkchylde persona. After years of suppression, Illyana’s Darkchylde form returns from the depths of her tormented soul to offer her more strength and power, but at what cost?
Check out J. Scott Campbell’s cover, Dike Ruan’s Foil Variant Cover, and Peralta’s new Darkchylde design. Preorder Magik #1 at your local comic shop today.
The latest update for MARVEL Future Revolution brings an all-new member of Omega Flight to player squads – Magik. Otherwise known as Illyana Rasputina, ruler of Limbo and sister to X-Men member Colossus, Magik is now officially live in the game. Netmarble is also celebrating the upcoming theatrical debut of Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: No Way Home with all-new limited-time content themed after the film.
Magik utilizes her gigantic Soulsword, a powerful weapon made from part of her own soul, to release powerful magic and unleash enemies on the battlefield. As the ruler of Limbo, Magik has access to demonic spells; the ability to summon demons like Hydras, Imps, and Hounds; and teleportation powers through her mutant Stepping Discs ability. She also has the ability to transform into Darkchylde, Magik’s dark half, allowing her to explosively destroy enemies. Players can now experience what makes Magik unique and distinct from other playable Super Heroes, and can learn more about her character by visiting MARVEL Future Revolution’s Developer Notes.
The update also introduces new content themed after the upcoming Spider-Man: No Way Home theatrical debut. From Dec. 15, a new Epic Invasion called the ‘The Sinister Six’ is now available for players eager to assist Spider-Man in stopping The Sinister Six from succeeding with their menacing plans. A new Spider-Man: No Way Home-inspired costume is also available now for players to collect and customize their Spider-Man character. Spider-Man [No Way Home] has also been added as a new companion for players to recruit.
Other additions in today’s update include:
