X-Men: Return of Magik Must Have

In this 2008 Marvel one-shot, writers Chris Yost and Craig Kyle reunite with artists Niko Henrichon and Skottie Young for a pivotal glimpse into Illyana Rasputin's dark transformation into the sorceress Magik. The issue bridges her tragic past with her emergence as a formidable force in the X-Men universe, setting the stage for her later role in the "New X-Men" era. A compact but essential chapter for fans of the character, it distills years of backstory into a single, visually striking issue.