An epic new cover brings together every costume of the Magik, creating a glorious celebration of Illyana Rasputin. Since her introduction, Magik, the sister of Colossus, has been one of Marvel’s most popular mutants. In her 50 years of existence, Magik has worn many different outfits, and now acclaimed artist Russell Dauterman brings them all together for a special variant cover of Magik #8.

Russell Dauterman shared his forthcoming cover of Magik #8 on X, formerly known as Twitter. Dauterman has become known for variant covers featuring every costume worn by some of comics’ most iconic characters. The cover of Magik #8 is no different, showing the various outfits of Illyana Rasputin. Her classic New Mutants costume is prominent on the cover, as is her current appearance as seen in her ongoing series.

Magik #8 is scheduled to ship this August.

Magik, the X-Men's Deadliest Teleporter, Explained

Magik's Various Looks and Outfits Reflect Her Inner State

Magik was created by Len Wein and Dave Cockrum.

Although Magik began as a background character in the pages of Uncanny X-Men, she has become a pillar of Marvel’s mutant community. Introduced alongside her brother in 1975’s Giant Size X-Men #1, Magik draws her powers from a variety of sources. Her mutant genes allow her to teleport through space and time via “teleportation discs.” Thanks to time spent in the dimension of Limbo, Magik became proficient in the mystical arts as well, which she uses to enhance her teleportation powers. This killer combination has made Magik a fan favorite, and a deadly fighter.

Magik will turn 50 in 2025, and befitting a character who has been around that long, she has sported a number of outfits and looks.

Magik will turn 50 in 2025, and befitting a character who has been around that long, she has sported a number of outfits and looks. These costumes reflect where Magik was/is on her heroic journey. Some of her most popular outfits can be found on Dauterman’s cover, as can more obscure looks that fans may not be aware of. This variety of outfits also reflects Magik’s inner turmoil, as she struggles with the traumas of her past, which include her exile to Limbo and mistreatment at the hands of Belasco.

Russell Dauterman Celebrates Everything That is Great About Magik

Magik is a Popular and Multi-Layered Character, And Dauterman Nails This Aspect

Russell Dauterman’s variant covers celebrating comics' biggest icons have become legendary themselves. Dauterman, who worked in costume deg before turning to comics, has created several of these covers for both Marvel and DC. Dauterman makes sure to hit every incarnation of a character on his variant covers, and he has done so again with Magik #8. In addition to reminding fans that these costumes existed in the first place, Dautermans covers function as loving tributes to these characters. Dauterman’s covers are an excellent crash course in the history of some of comics’ best characters.

And now Russell Dauterman has turned his attention to Magik, crafting a variant that is sure to knock the socks off of every X-Men fan and remind them why she is one of the best of the squad. No stranger to the X-Men franchise, Dauterman has previously created celebratory variants for Psylocke and others, as well as handling character designs for the infamous Hellfire Gala. Armed with this deep knowledge of X-Men lore, Dauterman reaches across Magik’s 50 years of existence to create a variant cover that celebrates every aspect of this fascinating and multi-layered character.

Source: Russell Dauterman

Magik #8 is on sale this August from Marvel Comics!