Raven Darkholme

Raven Darkholme is the German-language edition identity of Mystique, the shape-shifting mutant villain and occasional antihero of Marvel's X-Men universe, published by Panini Deutschland for German-speaking readers.

A creature of the modern age, Raven Darkholme made her debut in X-Men #11 in 1997 under the hand of creator Tony Verdini, emerging from Panini Deutschland's vibrant corner of the Marvel universe. Over nearly three decades of publication, she's kept extraordinary company — sharing pages with titans like Wolverine, Storm, Cyclops, and Hank McCoy across titles including X-Men and the tantalizing Marvel DC Crossover. Her presence across that impressive span of years speaks to a quiet but persistent staying power, and collectors with an eye for Panini's distinctive publishing history will find her a rewarding discovery.