Ask AI: Long storys of Illyana Rasputin and Loki

Illyana Rasputin, also known as Magik, and Loki, the trickster god, are both intriguing, complex characters within the Marvel Universe. They've shown up in various comic book series, but have not typically had many overlapping storylines. However, that doesn't mean they don't have fascinating individual storylines. Below are brief summaries of their character histories and some notable story arcs. 1. Illyana Rasputin (Magik): Illyana is Colossus's younger sister. Raised on a Siberian farm, she's far removed from the superhero world until she ends up in the realm of Limbo. In Limbo, a demon named Belasco trains Illyana in magic, and over time she becomes a powerful sorceress. She eventually overthrows Belasco and rules Limbo herself. A significant storyline is "Inferno" where Limbo invades Earth. An adult Illyana, as the Darkchylde, leads the demon hordes but the five-year-old Illyana's spirit helps defeat her. In the aftermath, Illyana is de-aged and stripped of her powers. Unfortunately, she eventually contracts the Legacy Virus and dies. 2. Loki: Loki's history is filled with cunning plans and mischievous tricks, started by his jealousy towards his brother Thor. A notable storyline is "Siege". Here, Loki manipulates events leading to Norman Osborn, leading a group known as the Dark Avengers in an attack on Asgard. Loki realizes his decisions could lead to an end and tries to correct things, but dies in the process. Another significant arc is "Agent of Asgard", with Loki seeking redemption for past deeds. Herein, Loki pulls various trickeries, faces past versions of himself and even alters his reality. Remember, in Marvel, no character remains dead forever. Both Illyana and Loki have been resurrected, and they continue to play major roles in ongoing stories, facing personal trials, evolutions, and rediscovering their identities. If you're interested in their unique interaction, you might want to check out "X-Men/Alpha Flight" wherein Loki manipulates Alpha Flight and the X-men, which included Illyana at that time, for his ends.