Ask AI: What was Illyana Rasputin's childhood like? Did she have a happy childhood?

Illyana Rasputin, also known as Magik, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She first appeared in Giant-Size X-Men #1 (May 1975). Illyana's childhood was far from happy. Born in Russia, she was the younger sister of the X-Men's Colossus (Piotr Rasputin) and the older sister of Mikhail Rasputin. When Illyana was just six years old, she was kidnapped by Miss Locke, an associate of the villainous Arcade, and used as leverage against the X-Men. However, her life takes a turn for the worse when she is kidnapped by Belasco, the demon lord of Limbo. She spent the next seven years of her life in Limbo, frequently tormented by Belasco. During her time in Limbo, Belasco turned a portion of her soul into a bloodstone, giving her great magical abilities but also connecting her to Belasco's dark power. So, it is fair to say that Illyana Rasputin had quite a traumatic and tough childhood. This unfortunate series of events shaped her into the character that fans commonly know from the comics - a powerful sorceress who often struggles with her dark side.