Ask AI: Information about Illyana Rasputin

Illyana Rasputin, also known by her codename Magik, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She first appeared in Giant-Size X-Men #1 in 1975 and was created by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum. Illyana is the younger sister of the Russian X-Men member Colossus. She is a mutant with the ability to teleport herself and others over long distances. She also possesses significant sorcery skills, which she developed during a hellish upbringing in the arcane dimension known as Limbo. Character Background: Illyana was born in Russia, and was abducted at a young age by the demonic Belasco, who took her to Limbo and trained her in dark magic in an attempt to turn her into his apprentice. During her time in Limbo, she aged seven years while only a few moments passed on Earth. She eventually escaped, returning to her family and the X-Men as a teenager with formidable magical abilities. Illyana also holds the powerful Soulsword, which she created from her own life force in Limbo. The sword has the ability to disrupt magical spells and effects by striking them. It is also a physical manifestation of Illyana's magical abilities and is linked directly to her. Over the years, Illyana has been part of the X-Men and New Mutants squads, and her character has dealt with serious issues such as trauma, corruption, and the struggle between good and evil. In the Marvel cinematic universe, Illyana Rasputin / Magik was portrayed by actress Anya Taylor-Joy in the film "The New Mutants" that was released in 2020.