After ten incredible issues, the Magik ongoing series has wrapped, and honestly? It went so much further than the already amazing debut we talked about here.

Magik
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: Ashley Allen
Interior Artists: Germán Peralta (#1-5; #7; #9-10), Jesús Hervás (#6), Matt Horak (#8)
Colorist: Arthur Hesli
Letterer: Ariana Maher
Cover Artists: J. Scott Campbell (#1-5), Pablo Villalobos (#6-10)
Release date: January 2025 – September 2025

So, no secret: we love Illyana, but if you’re new to her: Illyana Rasputin, aka Magik, is one of the most complex X-Men out there. A mutant sorceress who wields the Soulsword, commands Limbo, and battles her darker alter-ego, the Darkchild, while rocking the best looks in mutant history. She first debuted back in Giant-Size X-Men #1, but it’s the mix of her sharp wit, badass fights, and constant growth that made her a fan favorite.

What made this series shine is that it never lost Magik’s voice. Every page had her personality stamped on it, unapologetically herself, but also showing us that she’s grown into a woman who no longer runs from the Darkchild, but embraces her as part of who she is. That balance of strength and vulnerability? That’s what makes Illyana so compelling.

If I had to pick a favorite, issue #6 takes the crown. Madelyne Pryor’s guest appearance was perfect. Two women who know what it means to be tied to Limbo, each burdened by what they’ve inherited, and each trying to twist that pain into purpose… It was such a strong parallel, and so well written.

And Dani! Having Dani Moonstar join Illyana for part of the journey was a treat. Their chemistry has always been electric, and this series gave us some of the best moments between them in years. That said, we need to talk about Liminal. He started off as a vicious villain, but when he ended up in Cal’s body (and no, I don’t condone possession… buuuut), he became one of the funniest parts of the series. That added levity balanced out the darker themes beautifully.

What I really appreciated about this series overall is that it gave Illyana the room to breathe. A solo book lets her explore corners of herself that team books can’t always dive into, and Ashley Allen made the most of that space. This series was everything I wanted in a Magik solo and more. It was personal, weird, heartfelt, and hellishly fun. She deserved this spotlight, and she owned every panel. Soulsword raised high, Darkchild smirk firmly in place, Illyana reminded us why she’s one of Marvel’s best characters. 

It stings that it ended at ten issues, but we also got an incredible collection of covers along the way. If you missed it, the first trade paperback dropped earlier in September 2025, and volume two arrives in February 2026, but honestly, if you can, hunt down the single issues. The covers alone are worth it.