As the world of the X-Men transitions from the Age of Revelation to the Shadows of Tomorrow era, one thing is clear: 2026 is shaping up to be a busy year for Ashley Allen. After completing a 10-issue run on the fan-favorite Magik series, Allen is set to launch two new titles spinning out of her Illyana-focused series: Magik & Colossus, with artist German Peralta in February, and Moonstar, with artist Edoardo Audino in March.
Good news for X-Fans missing Allen’s take on Illyana — AIPT can eXclusively reveal the first issue’s lettered preview ahead of its release on February 4, 2026. Check it out below and keep reading AIPT for more from Allen in a future edition of X-Men Monday. (Here are her four past appearances, in case you missed them: 253, 273, 285, 299).
Read the preview below!
THE MUTANT SIBLINGS REUNITE!
Illyana Rasputin is a cynical sorceress with power harnessed from the dark realm of Limbo. Piotr Rasputin is made of metal, but with a heart much softer than his exterior. But despite being family, blood does not run thicker than water! When they return to their mother country, they discover ancient monsters from Russian folklore preying on the innocent! Can these two mutant siblings set aside their differences to save their country? The talented creative team of MAGIK, Ashley Allen and Germán Peralta, reunite for an X-Men story full of epic fights, mysticism and family drama!
MAGIK & COLOSSUS #1 (OF 5)
Ashley Allen (W) • Germán Peralta (A) • COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA
VARIANT COVER BY SKOTTIE YOUNG • VARIANT COVER BY JACOPO CAMAGNI
VARIANT COVER BY PABLO VILLALOBOS • VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY PABLO VILLALOBOS
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99
Release Date: February 04, 2026
Courtesy of Marvel Comics
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