Magik & Colossus #5 Preview: Illyana Stripped Bare For Rasputin Finale

Marvel Comics is set to deliver a shocking blow on June 17, 2026, with the release of "Magik and Colossus #5," the climactic issue of the Rasputin siblings' recent magical journey. This isn't just any finale; it features a truly game-changing development: Illyana Rasputina, the usually formidable mutant sorceress known globally as Magik, has been completely stripped of her mystical powers. It's a bold move for a character whose magic defines her.

The preview pages paint a stark picture, dropping readers into the desolate West Siberian Taiga. There, a powerless Illyana struggles for survival, leaving her metallic-skinned brother, Piotr Rasputin, Colossus, to grapple with an escalating crisis alone. He's dodging purple magic blasts and fighting demonic creatures, all while trying to keep his notoriously fractious sister safe. This final confrontation with the ancient, immortal Koschei promises to test the Rasputins like never before.

This issue zeroes in on the raw, often dysfunctional, dynamic between Magik and Colossus. How can they possibly hope to defeat a powerful, immortal sorcerer when their primary magical offense is gone, and their sibling bond is already strained to its breaking point? Writer Ashley Allen, with artist German Peralta and a striking cover by David Nakayama, looks poised to pull no punches. This isn't just a battle for survival; it's a fight for identity and family, and it will undoubtedly reshape the trajectory for these fan-favorite X-Men characters moving forward. Keep an eye out for this one.