Brought to life by writer Leah Williams, artist Filipe Andrade, and with a cover by Jeff Dekal, Illyana Rasputin enters a new reality on October 31.
Before she was Magik, Illyana was just a kid whom Limbo
chewed up and spit out seven years older. So it’s no surprise that, at
15, she wants nothing to do with the X-Men…nothing to do with the New
Mutants…and nothing to do with her own powers. It’s not even
surprising that she runs away…but where—and who—she ends up? Well,
that’s something you’ve never seen before.
“Illyana Rasputin deserves better,” explains book editor Annalise Bissa. “As
much as we all love a character who’s been aged up, down, grown up
under the thumb of demons, watched her parents die, died herself, come
back, been evil, been good again, had more power changes than you can
shake a stick at…any X-Fan might start to wonder who Magik would be in
a world where her mutation isn’t ruled by these crazy ups and
downs—where she has the chance to embrace her power early and grow from
there, this is the book for you. If you like Magik, magic, or any other
word for all things mystical and mysterious and maybe a little bit
murderous, read WHAT IF? MAGIK #1.”
Holy hell, but that is some cover.
Do yourself (and me) a favor. Pre-order this. I doubt shops will order big on these oneshots and you might not find it otherwise. More importantly: Marvel is putting out a solo Illyana book. This is a oneshot. But if it does decently, you can bet your soulsword it will make them consider putting her name on more.
Bonus: Interior art by Felipe Andrade of Secret Wars: Siege (aka Leah and Illyana Eloping Spectacular) fame!
To whet our appetite a little more, some insight into the thoughts of the writer:
Andrade is a terrible artist but damn, an Illyana solo! Finally!! And lol, the name of the writer is funny haha
as with most things in tevinter, the food aspires to be effortlessly stylish & oppressively opulent. for those who can afford it, every meal is fine dining, combining rich flavours with expensive ingredients. it is a matter of pride for magisters to be able to transport exotic items to their villas, no matter how far away the source is. the most impressive ingredient, however, is lyrium, which is often mixed with spiced wine or tea at the more decadent parties. being able to acquire these ingredients illustrates wealth & power, and many use this to their full advantage with the tradition of VENDITATI LUCRIS – the offering of food made to a new neighbour, as both a greeting and a statement of superiority. traditional dishes include fugu sashimi, bun bo hue, honey-roasted figs, and red jasmine tea.
The number of messages I’ve failed to answer across all my devices and media platforms will be weighed against my soul on judgment day, and I will be cast into hell
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