Full disclosure: I haven’t been reading Magik’s solo adventures in the modern X-Men era.
This isn’t a criticism of Ashley Allen’s writing, German Peralta’s art (always been a fan) or Illyana Rasputina as a character. I just haven’t made the time.
But this? A team-up book starring my two favorite members of the Alaskan X-Men team, Magik and Juggernaut? And also starring Madelyne Pryor, who finally got her due process on Krakoa and X-Men ’97 and rules Limbo as the morally gray Goblin Queen we need? Now you have my attention.
Also that book name rules. It’s nice to see an original logo on an X-Men book that isn’t harkening to anything these days.
Check out covers for X-orcists, a five-issue series from Allen and Peralta launching Nov. 18, below, and keep scrolling for Marvel’s press release.
New York, NY— August 10, 2026 — The dark bond between mutantkind and magic unleashes a terrifying new threat on the Marvel Universe this November in X-ORCISTS, a new five-issue limited series by writer Ashley Allen and artist Germán Peralta. The acclaimed creative team behind Magik and Magik & Colossus reunite for the next chapter in their celebrated Magik saga as Illyana Rasputin confronts a demonic invasion from the realm she once ruled. But this time, she won’t stand alone. Fellow X-Man Juggernaut, rival sorceress Madelyne Pryor, and a powerful lineup of mystical heroes join forces with Magik to battle a major X-Men supervillain whose return could unravel mutant magic forever.
DEMONS, BEWARE… the X-ORCISTS are here!
When a demon escapes Limbo and begins terrorizing humans and mutants alike, Magik and Juggernaut of the X-Men team up with Madelyne Pryor, the Queen of Limbo, to take it down. But this demon is unlike anything they’ve ever seen before, and they’re going to need help to stop its ruinous rampage.
On the latest evolution of her work on Magik, Allen said, “Round three, baby! In all seriousness, I’m incredibly grateful to continue this journey with Germán and the rest of the Magik team, telling the story of a character so close to my and fans’ hearts. Magik and Madelyne are both women who have been told what their paths should be, only to choose their own destinies. Exploring this has been such a powerful and rewarding experience and I’m excited for fans to see these two characters reclaim their power, evolve from their pasts, and discover what it means to truly wield themselves.”
“If you had told me as a kid that I would be drawing X-Men comics, I wouldn’t have believed it,” Peralta shared. “This is a special X-Book exploring the mystical and dark side of the mutant world—what more could I ask for? Well, I think just one thing, and luckily, that happened too: having Ashley Allen again as the writer!”
“I really enjoy working with Ashley,” he continued. “She perfectly understands the characters, not just their powers and how to use them, but also their emotions and motivations. I couldn’t imagine a better partner to embark on this new journey with our beloved Illyana. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as we are making it.”
Check out covers by Ben Harvey, Dike Ruan, and Russell Dauterman, and preorder X-ORCISTS #1 at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
Dan Grote is the editor and publisher of ComicsXF, having won the site by ritual combat. By day, he’s a newspaper editor, and by night, he’s … also an editor. He co-hosts The ComicsXF Interview Podcast with Matt Lazorwitz. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, two kids and two miniature dachshunds, and his third, fictional son, Peter Paul Winston Wisdom. Follow him @danielpgrote.bsky.social.
