Illyana Raspoutine

Illyana Rasputin is the younger sister of X-Man Colossus, a Russian girl who became entangled with the X-Men's world. This entry represents the French-language edition of her Marvel appearances, published by Editions Lug for francophone readers.

Illyana Raspoutine made her entrance in the Bronze Age pages of Spécial Strange #24 in 1981, brought to life by Bill Mantlo and Chic Stone under the French publisher Editions Lug — a fascinating corner of comics history where beloved characters found new audiences across the Atlantic. With 72 catalog appearances spanning an remarkable 45 years through 2026, she's proven a genuinely enduring presence, gracing the pages of Titans, Spécial Strange, and Strange alongside luminaries like Ororo Munroe, Sam Guthrie, and others. Two of her appearances carry key-issue status, making her a quiet treasure for collectors who dig into the rich world of Franco-Belgian comics publishing. If you have a soft spot for the international life of comics — the way stories and characters traveled, transformed, and took root in new markets — Illyana Raspoutine is absolutely worth tracking down.