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A Cult Favorite Marvel Character’s Dominance Officially Continues in New Release
Marvel Comics has announced X-Orcists, a new five-issue limited series putting Illyana Rasputin, better known as Magik, at the centre of the X-Men line-up once again. The series continues the character's recent surge in popularity, following recent solo outings, and reunites writer Ashley Allen and artist Germán Peralta, who previously worked together on Magik and Magik & Colossus. It marks the third consecutive project the pair have led focused on the character.
In X-Orcists, Magik teams up with Juggernaut and Madelyne Pryor, the current Queen of Limbo, to confront a demon that has escaped Limbo and begun attacking humans and mutants alike. All three characters have deep ties to the Limbo dimension, and Marvel has hinted that further mystical heroes, potentially including the newly revealed character Repent, could also feature. Issue #1 is scheduled for release on 18 November.
In short
- Marvel announces new five-issue Magik-led series X-Orcists
- Written by Ashley Allen, art by Germán Peralta, out 18 November
- Magik, Juggernaut and Madelyne Pryor battle a Limbo demon
Explained simply
The X-Men are a team of mutant heroes in Marvel Comics, whose stories often deal with people born with unusual powers. Illyana Rasputin, known as Magik, is a mutant who can use magic and travel through Limbo, a dangerous otherworldly dimension.
Limbo connects Magik to both Juggernaut, a super-strong adversary and occasional ally, and Madelyne Pryor, who rules the dimension. Their shared history makes its escaped demons a threat with consequences beyond one character’s story. Magik’s recent solo comics have also brought renewed attention to her, with writer Ashley Allen and artist Germán Peralta returning to the character.