COLOSSUS
Born in rural Soviet Siberia, Piotr Rasputin never envisioned a life beyond his family’s farm. But when Piotr’s mutant powers emerged, the gentle giant became an X-Man, serving as the team’s primary muscle. In his armored form he is Colossus. Underneath the steel lies the heart of an artist. Read the greatest stories featuring Colossus and his X-Men-related adventures!
Fastball Specials
History Retold
In X-Men Origin: Colossus (2008) #1
Writer Chris Yost and artist Trevor Hairsine bring to life Colossus’ origin. Young Piotr’s mutant powers manifest for the first time- and get the attention of the KGB.
First Appearance
In Giant-Size X-Men (1975) #1
While working on his family’s farm, teenage Piotr transforms into a man of steel to save his sister. Xavier coins his newest X-Man “Colossus”, and invites Piotr to join the team alongside Wolverine, Storm and Nightcrawler. Will this new crew be able to save the original five X-Men from living island Krakoa?
Shadowcat
In Uncanny X-Men (1963) #165
Since her first days with the X-Men, Kitty Pryde never shied away from flirting with the older Colossus. And now, with a Brood growing inside her, Kitty and Piotr act on their chemistry for what may be the last time. The beginning of one of Marvel’s most beloved couples!
Mikhail Rasputin
In Uncanny X-Men (1963) #293
Colossus didn’t just bring strength to the X-Men…he also came with family baggage. Growing up, Piotr had nothing but admiration for his older, cosmonaut brother Mikhail. But Mikhail’s interdimensional travels left him mad and empowered, leading to conflict with the X-Men. Check out Colossus’ brother as the leader of the Morlocks!
Death of Colossus
In Uncanny X-Men (1963) #390
Colossus’ defining moment as an X-Man. Piotr injects himself with the Legacy Virus to unleash the Beast’s cure, saving all of mutantkind.
Colossus Returns
In Astonishing X-Men (2004) #6
Joss Whedon’s acclaimed X-series brings Colossus back into the spotlight…and back from the dead. His teammates witnessed him perish years earlier, but Colossus’ memories reveal a different ending. Also featuring an impressive Fastball Special.
Russian Roots
In X-Men: Colossus Bloodline (2005) #1
Colossus stars in this five-issue mini-series. An ancient, paranormal force has been killing members of the Rasputin bloodline. Colossus returns to Mother Russia to protect his remaining family…and uncover the occultist secrets of his lineage.
The Artist at Work
In X-Men Unlimited (2004) #14
Two Colossus-centric stories. In the first, Colossus grieves over the fate of his younger sister. Then, see the Artist at Work, as Piotr creates a masterpiece inspired by his mutancy. Not only can he bench-press a 16-wheeler…the guy can paint!
Three Mutants Walk Into a Bar…
In Uncanny X-Men (1963) #496
‘Tovarishches’ Wolverine and Nightcrawler join Colossus as he returns to Russia, providing comfort as Piotr visits his parents’ grave. But in true ‘can they ever catch a break’ fashion, the three X-Men run into some local trouble!
Fear Itself
In Uncanny X-Men (1963) #543
Colossus becomes the new Juggernaut! After making a deal with the Cytorrak, the X-Men’s strongest member becomes unstoppable, rampaging through the streets of San Francisco. One destructive bender you won’t want to miss.
X-Force
In Cable and X-Force (2012) #1
Colossus joins Cable’s Dark Ops crew following the events of Second Coming. The team’s first mission? Explaining a number of dead bodies to the Uncanny Avengers.