Colossus (Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin) is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero in the X-Men. Created by writer Len Wein and illustrator Dave Cockrum, he first appeared in Giant-Size X-Men #1 (May 1975). This article is about the comic book company. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to first comic book to feature a character. ... Len Wein (born June 12, 1948, New York City, New York) is an American comic book writer and editor best known for co-creating DC Comics Swamp Thing and for reviving Marvel Comics X-Men. ... The cover of Giant-Size X-Men #1 by Gil Kane & Cockrum, featuring characters Cockrum designed. ... In Marvel comic books, particularly those of the X-Men mythos, a mutant is a member of the species Homo sapiens superior, an offshoot of regular humanity, Homo sapiens sapiens. ... The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ... Excalibur is a Marvel Comics superhero group, an offshoot of the X-Men, usually based in the United Kingdom. ... The Acolytes is a team of comic book mutant supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. ... This article is about the comic book company. ... For other uses, see Superhero (disambiguation). ... The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ... Len Wein (born June 12, 1948, New York City, New York) is an American comic book writer and editor best known for co-creating DC Comics Swamp Thing and for reviving Marvel Comics X-Men. ... The cover of Giant-Size X-Men #1 by Gil Kane & Cockrum, featuring characters Cockrum designed. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

A Russian mutant, Colossus possesses the ability to transform his entire body into "organic steel," a state that grants him tremendous superhuman strength, stamina, and durability. He is by far the physically strongest X-Man. A talented artist, he reluctantly agrees to use his powers in combat, feeling it is his responsibility to utilize his abilities for the betterment of human and mutantkind. In Marvel comic books, particularly those of the X-Men mythos, a mutant is a member of the species Homo sapiens superior, an offshoot of regular humanity, Homo sapiens sapiens. ... For other uses, see Steel (disambiguation). ...

Colossus has had a fairly consistent presence in X-Men-related comic books since he debuted. He plays a small role in the X-Men film franchise. A comic book is a magazine or book containing the art form of comics. ... X-Men is a 2000 superhero film based upon the fictional characters the X-Men. ...

Publication history

A mainstay of the X-Men comic book series until the 1990s, Colossus then went on to appear regularly in the first series of Excalibur. While a member of the team he had his own self-titled one-shot which depicted him and his teammate Meggan battling Arcade at his new Murderworld facility. Meggan is a comic book superheroine in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Arcade is a fictional character and supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

After returning to the X-Men alongside Excalibur teammates, Shadowcat and Nightcrawler, he stayed with the title until his death. He was later resurrected and has become a regular in the third series of Astonishing X-Men, written by Joss Whedon. He also has a limited series, Colossus: Bloodlines which had him journey back to Russia. Katherine Kitty Pryde, also commonly known by the codename Shadowcat, is a Marvel Comics mutant superhero and a member of the X-Men. ... This article is about the comic character. ... Joss Hill Whedon (born Joseph Hill Whedon[3] on June 23, 1964 in New York) is an Academy Award-nominated American writer, director, executive producer, and creator of the well-known television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly. ...

Fictional character biography

Background

Piotr "Peter" Rasputin was born on a Soviet collective farm called the Ust-Ordynski Collective near Lake Baikal in Siberia. He lived there with his mother, father, and sister, Illyana. His older brother, Mikhail, had been a Russian cosmonaut and had apparently died in a rocket accident (the 2006 comic mini-series Colossus: Bloodline established that the family was descended from a real-life historical figure Grigori Rasputin). CCCP redirects here. ... Collective farming regards a system of agricultural organization in which farm laborers are not compensated via wages. ... Baikal redirects here. ... This article is about Siberia as a whole. ... Magik (Illyana Nikolievna Rasputina - typically anglicized to Rasputin) was a Marvel Comics character, associated with the X-Men. ... Mikhail Nikolaievitch Rasputin is a Marvel Comics supervillain, best known as the brother of the X-Mens Colossus. ... Astronaut Bruce McCandless II using a manned maneuvering unit outside the U.S. Space Shuttle Challenger in 1984. ... Rasputin redirects here. ...

Colossus's first appearance from Giant-Size X-Men #1. Art by Dave Cockrum.

Peter's superhuman powers emerged in adolescence while saving his sister from a runaway tractor. At first, Peter was content simply to use these powers to aid the other people of the collective; however he was soon contacted by Professor Charles Xavier, the founder of the X-Men. Xavier was recruiting a new team of X-Men to rescue the original team, most of whom had been captured by the sentient mutant island Krakoa. Image File history File links Piotrsavingsister. ... Image File history File links Piotrsavingsister. ... Cover to Giant-Size X-Men #1. ... The cover of Giant-Size X-Men #1 by Gil Kane & Cockrum, featuring characters Cockrum designed. ... Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, known as the leader and founder of the X-Men. ... Krakoa is a fictional character in Marvel Comics, commonly associated with the X-Men. ...

Joining the X-Men

Peter was part of the second generation of X-Men, formed by Charles Xavier to save the original X-Men from the living island Krakoa. He agreed to leave the farm community in which he was born to go to the United States with Xavier. Xavier gave him the name "Colossus." After the battle was won, Colossus remained in the United States with the new X-Men. Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, known as the leader and founder of the X-Men. ...

Colossus is typically portrayed as being peaceful, selfless, reluctant to hurt or kill anyone, and always putting himself in danger to protect others. When the X-Men storm Hell to save Nightcrawler^[1], Colossus pries open the gates of the city Dis and the demons flee in front of him. Doctor Strange remarks, "...according to Dante, only one figure could open these unholy gates by force."^[2] However, this version of Hell is later shown to be an illusionary construct, and not the actual Hell. The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ... The Inferno redirects here. ... This article is about the comic character. ... This page may meet Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... This article is about the Marvel comics superhero. ... Dante in a fresco series of famous men by Andrea del Castagno, ca. ...

Peter's family always remained in his thoughts and he frequently wrote letters home. Shortly after joining the X-Men, a woman known as Miss Locke kidnapped many of the team's loved ones to use as hostages in order to force the X-Men to aid her in freeing her employer, Arcade, from captivity by one of Doctor Doom's robots. Among her captives was Colossus' younger sister Illyana, whom Locke had kidnapped from the Siberian collective farm and transported to the United States. The X-Men freed Illyana from captivity, and she went to live with her brother Peter at Xavier's mansion. Due to her later captivity in a dimension known as Limbo where she spent years while only mere moments elapsed on Earth, Illyana became the adolescent sorceress known as Magik. Arcade is a fictional character and supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Doctor Doom (Victor von Doom) is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Universe. ... In the fictional Marvel Comics universe, the X-Mansion, the common name for the Xavier Mansion, is the base of operations and training site of the X-Men and the location of a school for mutant teenagers, the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, formerly Xaviers School for Gifted Youngsters. ... Limbo can refer to potentially multiple fictional dimensions in the Marvel Comics multiverse. ...

During this time, Peter started what was arguably his most significant relationship with fellow X-Man Shadowcat. Although they were only together as a couple for a short while, the relationship provided the foundation of a deep and lasting friendship. Katherine Kitty Pryde, also commonly known by the codename Shadowcat, is a Marvel Comics mutant superhero and a member of the X-Men. ...

During the Mutant Massacre, Colossus was heavily injured in the X-Men's efforts to save the Morlocks from the Marauders. When Nightcrawler was severely injured by Riptide, Peter gave into his rage and snapped Riptide's neck. He tried to work through his pain, but eventually passed out, landing on Psylocke. Magneto used his powers to heal Peter's armored form, but the process left him paralyzed. He was sent to Muir Island along with Nightcrawler, Shadowcat, and the surviving Morlocks to recuperate.

Over time, Colossus' wounds healed, but he could only retain his human form with the utmost concentration. When he saw the X-Men in Dallas during the Fall of the Mutants, he had his sister teleport him to the battle, where he became a wild card, as Destiny had not seen him in her vision of the X-Men's demise. When the team decided to sacrifice themselves to stop the Adversary, Colossus went along, dying to save the world. Like the rest of the X-Men, he was revived by Roma and decided to let the world believe him dead while he and the X-Men worked out of an Australian base.

Following the Inferno event, Illyana was returned to her original Earth age. Colossus decided it would be better for Illyana if she went back to live with their parents in Russia. For other uses, see Inferno (comics). ...

After the X-Men began falling apart with Rogue vanishing, Wolverine taking off, Longshot quitting, and Storm apparently killed, Psylocke mentally prodded the remaining three to disband and travel through the Siege Perilous to gain new lives. Peter emerged in New York with a new 'Peter Nicholas' persona, where he quickly became a successful artist. He began having visions of a beautiful model, who turned out to be Callisto transformed by Masque. The two were kidnapped by the Morlocks, though Peter had no memory of his time with the X-Men. He was saved by Forge, Banshee, and Jean Grey, who decided it better that he live his new life rather than be dragged back into theirs.

Unfortunately, Peter was taken over by the Shadow King and sent to hunt down Stevie Hunter and Charles Xavier. Xavier had no choice but to destroy the Peter Nicholas persona to break the Shadow King's hold. Colossus joined in the battle of the Muir Island Saga, and rejoined the X-Men as a member of Storm's Gold Strike Force.

Not long after, Peter's parents were slain and Illyana kidnapped by the Russian government, who hoped to genetically evolve Illyana to the point where she would have the use of her powers again, to defeat the mutant known as the Soul Skinner. Colossus, with the help of the X-Men, saved Illyana and brought her back to the Mansion. SOUL SKINNER Real Name: Unrevealed Identity/Class: Human mutant Occupation: Psychic tormentor Affiliations: Omega Red (unwilling ally) Enemies: Darkstar, Alexi Garnoff, Colonel Vazhin, Omega Red, the X-Men (Cyclops, Psylocke, Iceman, Jubilee, Colossus, Wolverine) Known Relatives: Unnamed wife (deceased); Oskana (daughter, deceased) Aliases: The Skinner of Souls Base of Operations...

The X-Men later found themselves in another dimension where they discovered Colossus' brother, Mikhail, was alive and acting as a messiah to the population of that world. Mikhail returned to Earth with the X-Men, but was distraught with having been responsible for the deaths of the original crew from his first trek into the other dimension. Mikhail established himself as leader of the Morlocks and transported them to another world. Peter was disappointed by his brother's abrupt departure and blamed himself. In Judaism, the Messiah (Hebrew: , Standard  Tiberian ; Aramaic: , ; Arabic: , ; the Anointed One) at first meant any person who was anointed with oil on rising to a certain position among the ancient Israelites, at first that of High priest, later that of King and also that of a prophet. ... The Morlocks were a group of Marvel Comics mutants associated with the X-Men. ...

Later, Illyana became an early victim of the Legacy Virus and died from it. The loss of his immediate family, as well as brain damage that forced him to remain in armored form, caused Colossus to rethink his position with the X-Men and join Magneto and his Acolytes, who had offered him an alternative to the X-Men's pacifist philosophy of peaceful mutant/human coexistence. Colossus would eventually recover from the brain damage, but decided to remain with the Acolytes of his own volition, hoping he could temper the Acolyte's extremist methods with what he had learned from Professor Xavier. In the fictional Marvel Universe, the Legacy Virus was a devastating plague that ripped through the mutant population, killing hundreds and mutating so that it affected baseline humans as well, until it was cured almost overnight by the sacrifice of the superhero Colossus, a member of the X-Men. ... Magneto (Eric Magnus Lensherr) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... The Acolytes is a team of comic book mutant supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Pacifism is the opposition to war or violence as a means of settling disputes or gaining advantage. ...

Excalibur

His stay with Magneto was not long once he realized that Avalon was not the place for him, either, particularly after Magneto was left brain-dead and the space station was destroyed by Holocaust. He left in search of the only person he felt truly cared for him, his former love and teammate Shadowcat, now a member of Excalibur. Colossus traveled to England, where he found Kitty in the arms of her new love, Pete Wisdom. Colossus, exhausted, mentally ill, and enraged, attacked Wisdom, and although the battle was short-lived, they both sustained serious injuries. Colossus was cured by Moira MacTaggert. Katherine Kitty Pryde, also commonly known by the codename Shadowcat, is a Marvel Comics mutant superhero and a member of the X-Men. ... Excalibur is a Marvel Comics superhero group, an offshoot of the X-Men, usually based in the United Kingdom. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Peter Paul Winston Pete Wisdom is a fictional secret agent in the Marvel Comics comic book multiverse, created by writer Warren Ellis. ... Dr. Moira Kinross MacTaggert (sometimes spelled MacTaggart, McTaggart, or McTaggert) was a fictional character appearing in X-Men stories in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

Colossus accepted Shadowcat's new life and chose to become a member of Excalibur. There he participated in many adventures, including helping to save London from an ancient demon. Excalibur eventually disbanded, and Colossus returned with Nightcrawler and Shadowcat to the X-Men. But as soon as they returned, they faced a group of imposters following Cerebro, in the guise of Professor X. During this time he repaired his friendships with Wolverine and Storm, that were broken when he had joined the Acolytes. He also created a deep friendship with Marrow. Peter again found his long thought-dead brother Mikhail, but unfortunately lost him again when Apocalypse collected The Twelve in his quest for power. Cerebros X-Men are a fictional team of supervillains who appeared in both Marvel Comics Uncanny X-Men and X-Men series. ... For other uses, see Wolverine (disambiguation). ... This article is about the X-Men character. ... Marrow (Sarah), is a Marvel Comics character, associated with the X-Men. ... Mikhail Nikolaievitch Rasputin is a Marvel Comics supervillain, best known as the brother of the X-Mens Colossus. ... Apocalypse (En Sabah Nur) is a fictional Marvel Comics supervillain and is one of the prominent foes of the superhero group the X-Men. ...

"Death"

Using thoughts and notes from the recently murdered Moira MacTaggert, the X-Men's resident scientist, Beast, claimed to have found the cure for the Legacy Virus. Unfortunately, it could only be made airborne with the death of its first user. Rather than wait for a safer version and allow others to die as Illyana had in the meantime, Colossus injected himself with the cure. By using his powers and sacrificing himself, Colossus enabled the release of an airborne cure, effectively eradicating the disease. His body was cremated, and Shadowcat took his ashes back to Russia to be strewn on his native soil. Dr. Moira Kinross MacTaggert (sometimes spelled MacTaggart, McTaggart, or McTaggert) was a fictional character appearing in X-Men stories in the Marvel Comics universe. ... For other uses, see Beast (disambiguation). ...

Return

Nearly 2 years later it was brought to the attention of the X-Men that a medical company, entitled Benetech, had developed a mutant cure. After gaining a sample of the cure, Dr. McCoy discovered a string of DNA hidden deep within the recesses of the formula. After matching the DNA, Beast and the other X-Men set out to investigate the truth behind Benetech. During their infiltration, they discovered that Ord, an alien from the Breakworld, was responsible for the means with which the company was able to develop the cure. While the team was separated, Kitty descended down into a hidden complex beneath the Benetech building and was able to unlock the true secret behind the cure: shortly after Peter's self-sacrificing death, Ord had captured his body and left a duplicate that the X-Men had cremated. The structure of part of a DNA double helix Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, is a nucleic acid molecule that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms. ... Ord is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

The surprising return of Colossus and Shadowcat's shock in Astonishing X-Men #4. Art by John Cassaday.

After reviving him, Ord had used the Legacy Virus cure in Peter's blood stream to develop his mutant cure. After unknowingly releasing Peter from his cell, Kitty rejoined him with the X-Men and together they subdued Ord as he tried to escape Earth. Since reuniting with his friends, Peter has returned to fight with the X-Men as Colossus, and he and Kitty have been able to resume their romantic relationship. Image File history File links Colossusreturn. ... Image File history File links Colossusreturn. ... Astonishing X-Men is the name of three X-Men books, the first two were limited series and the third an ongoing series. ... John Cassaday is a comic book artist, best known for his work on Planetary with Warren Ellis, and Astonishing X-Men with Joss Whedon. ...

Colossus: Bloodline

During the Colossus: Bloodline mini-series, Colossus made a trip to Russia in response to a call for help from his cousin, journalist Larisa Mishchenko. Her research had established that their family descended from Grigori Rasputin, and that their relatives were being systematically murdered. Rasputin is established as having been a powerful mutant, whose power and life essence had been passed down to his descendants. As his descendants are murdered, his great power is invested in greater measure in the remaining descendants. When there is only one descendant left, Rasputin will be re-born within that individual. Mister Sinister, an old ally of Rasputin, is revealed as the man behind the murders. Larisa is also murdered by Sinister, but Colossus and his brother Mikhail foil Sinister's plot, and Mikhail banishes himself to a dimension where he can never die, but from which he can never return. If Sinister were to murder Colossus, Rasputin would be re-born in Mikhail, but locked in a dimension on his own. However, all those involved remained unaware of Colossus' son, Peter, in the Savage Land, whose presence could severely alter the situation. Colossus returned to the X-Men, a man without family. Rasputin redirects here. ... Mister Sinister (Nathaniel Essex) is a fictional character appearing in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. ... Mikhail Nikolaievitch Rasputin is a Marvel Comics supervillain, best known as the brother of the X-Mens Colossus. ... The Savage Land is a hidden prehistoric land within the fictional Marvel Comics Universe. ...

Breakworld

During a recent attack on the institute, Colossus engages Sebastian Shaw. As it turned out it was a mental attack put on by Cassandra Nova and Shaw was never actually there. Also, it has been revealed that Colossus is the mutant destined to destroy Breakworld. However, it has now been postulated that Colossus might actually be destined to break the rule of the tyrannical Powerlord Kruun. Sebastian Hiram Shaw, also known as the Black King, is a Marvel Comics supervillain, and an adversary of the X-Men. ... Ord is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Kruun is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

World War Hulk

Colossus is one of the X-Men members that tries to defend Professor Xavier against the Hulk, who has come looking for Charles as he is one of the members of the secret Illuminati that exiled him away from Earth. They battle in issue #2, with the Hulk commenting on Colossus' bravery and mentioning that to his previous incarnations, Colossus might have made a "decent opponent" for him. The battle ends after the Hulk bends both of Colossus' arms. At the end of the final battle, it is shown that a low heat laser was being used to soften the metal enough to bend his arms back so that he could transform back to human form and be healed by Elixir. Incredible Hulk, The Hulk and The Incredible Hulk redirect here. ... The Illuminati are a fictional group of superheroes who joined forces and secretly work behind the scenes in the Marvel Universe. ...

Powers and abilities

Colossus possesses the ability to transform his entire body into a form of 'organic steel', with properties analogous to osmium but of still unknown composition. In his armored form Colossus possesses vast levels of superhuman strength and stamina, the upper limits of which are unknown. Colossus' physical strength is currently greater than when he first joined the X-Men, since he was a teenager at the time.While in his armored form, Colossus is also highly resistant to physical injury. He is capable of withstanding great impacts, high caliber bullets, falls from great heights, temperature extremes of hot and cold, electricity, and magical attacks without sustaining injury. Also, while in his armored form, he requires no food, water, or even oxygen to sustain himself. General Name, Symbol, Number osmium, Os, 76 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 8, 6, d Appearance silvery, blue cast Standard atomic weight 190. ...

Colossus cannot transform only a single portion of his body into this armored state; he must either transform completely or remain within his normal state. When he transforms, he gains around a foot in height and his weight is at least doubled. His armored form is highly resistant to certain magical beings and magical attacks as displayed when he faced The Adversary and a manifestation of Baba Yaga. The Adversary is a fictional character, a demonic supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe, and one of the most powerful villains to ever appear. ... Yaga can refer to: Yajna (Hindu mythology) Baba Yaga (Russian mythology) Yaga (clothing company) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Colossus is also an excellent hand-to-hand combatant, having received training from Wolverine and Cyclops. He also has had training in acrobatics and sword fighting from Nightcrawler. In his human form, he is exceptionally strong and fit, though not superhumanly so. For other uses, see Wolverine (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Cyclops (disambiguation). ... This article is about the comic character. ...

Similarity to Ferro Lad

• It was incorrectly believed that co-creator Dave Cockrum drew inspiration for Colossus' powers from Ferro Lad of DC Comics' Legion of Super-Heroes.[1]
  • To note, #2 of Unlimited Access has The Legionnaires ending up in "The Days Of Future Past" era. During a team up between them and the X-Men, Colossus and Ferro double team against a Sentinel.

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Relationships

Anya Makarova

Not long after Piotr joined the X-Men, he witnessed a girl being kidnapped. After saving her, he learned that she was also from Russia. Her name was Anya Makarova, a ballerina who had defected to the U.S. After spending some time together, they started to like one another. After she saw Piotr transform into Colossus, she was shocked and no longer trusted Piotr, running away from him.

Betsy Wilford

While celebrating their first Christmas with the X-Men, Piotr met an attractive flight-attendant named Betsy Wilford, with whom he often double-dated with Nightcrawler and Betsy’s friend, Amanda Sefton. However, while Kurt and Amanda started a full relationship, Betsy and Piotr were nothing more than close friends. This article is about the comic character. ... Amanda Sefton (real name Jimaine Szardos), also known as Daytripper and the second Magik, is a fictional character and witch in the Marvel Universe. ...

Nereel and Shakani

While in the Savage Land, Piotr had an encounter with two native women, Nereel and Shakani, who wished to make love with him after Colossus saved them from a thunder lizard. Nereel wished to bring new blood into their tribe. Piotr made love for the first time. The fruits of their union was a son, Peter, born long after Piotr, the elder, left the Savage Land. Colossus is unaware that Peter is his son, despite having met him. The Savage Land is a hidden prehistoric land within the fictional Marvel Comics Universe. ...

Zsaji

During the first Secret Wars event, all the X-Men but Kitty Pryde were summoned, with other heroes, to another world by the Beyonder. Colossus was injured there, but was healed by an alien girl named Zsaji, whom he fell in love with despite her apparent interest in the Human Torch. After Doctor Doom used the cosmic power he'd stolen from the Beyonder to kill the heroes, Zsaji died exhausting her healing powers to save Colossus. This left Piotr heartbroken after he managed to restore Reed Richards, who subsequently managed to revive their allies. After returning to Earth, Piotr confessed to Kitty and ended their relationship, though eventually they repair their relationship to the point where they are good friends. Eventually, Kitty moved to England with Nightcrawler to join the British superhero team Excalibur, after believing the X-men to be killed during the Fall of the Mutants. Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars is the name of a twelve-issue Marvel Comics comic book limited series produced between 1984 and 1985, and a Mattel toy line that reflected the series. ... The Beyonder is a fictional character in comic books published by Marvel Comics. ... This article is about the Silver/Modern Age Human Torch, Johnny Storm. ... Doctor Doom (Victor von Doom) is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Universe. ... Mr. ... Cover to the Fall of the Mutants TPB. The Fall of the Mutants was a crossover event by Marvel Comics, during the summer of 1987. ...

Kitty Pryde

Colossus and Shadowcat. Cover to Astonishing X-Men #6. Art by John Cassaday.

When Shadowcat first met the X-Men at 13, she had a crush on Colossus from the start. Peter and Kitty became close, though at the time, both were too shy to fully admit their feelings for each other. However, after surviving a threat by the alien Brood, Kitty and Peter grew closer and started to date. After Piotr's life was in danger, Kitty promised Caliban of the Morlocks her hand in marriage in exchange for aid in saving Peter's life, although later Caliban released her from that vow. Soon after this, even though Kitty had acted out of love to save him, Piotr started to question the time she was spending with Douglas Ramsey. One problem in their relationship was that Kitty was a devout Jew and Colossus was raised as an atheist.^[3] Image File history File links Download high resolution version (469x728, 74 KB) Summary Colossus and Kitty Pryde, cover to Astonishing X-Men #6, art by John Cassaday. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (469x728, 74 KB) Summary Colossus and Kitty Pryde, cover to Astonishing X-Men #6, art by John Cassaday. ... Katherine Kitty Pryde, also commonly known by the codename Shadowcat, is a Marvel Comics mutant superhero and a member of the X-Men. ... Astonishing X-Men is the name of three X-Men books, the first two were limited series and the third an ongoing series. ... John Cassaday is a comic book artist, best known for his work on Planetary with Warren Ellis, and Astonishing X-Men with Joss Whedon. ... Katherine Kitty Pryde, also commonly known by the codename Shadowcat, is a Marvel Comics mutant superhero and a member of the X-Men. ... The Brood are a race of insect-like, parasitic, extraterrestrial beings that appear in the comic books published by Marvel Comics, especially Uncanny X-Men. ... Caliban is a mutant character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... The Morlocks were a group of Marvel Comics mutants associated with the X-Men. ... Cypher (Douglas Ramsey) is a fictional mutant character, a superhero from Marvel Comics. ... “Atheist” redirects here. ...

The main reason for Colossus and Kitty breaking up was due to Jim Shooter disapproving of their age differences.[2] Katherine Kitty Pryde, also commonly known by the codename Shadowcat, is a Marvel Comics mutant superhero and a member of the X-Men. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

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Northstar

In the Ultimate Marvel Universe, Colossus is gay. After showing interest in Wolverine and Longshot, Colossus begins dating Northstar. Northstar invites Colossus to homecoming, and Colossus accepts.^[4]

Others

Colossus has had other relationships, or potential relationships, develop over the years, such as Callisto; Meggan, who in fact had developed feelings for him, but eventually ended up marrying her long-time love Captain Britain shortly before Excalibur disbanded; Marrow; and Rogue, with whom he shared some brief kisses after learning Rogue's powers didn't work on him in his metal form. Which was something of a retcon since in one early issue Rogue absorbed an injured Colossus's power in order for the Morlock healer to save his life and again after Selene disintegrated his gloves in a battle against Nimrod Callisto is a Marvel Comics character, associated with the X-Men. ... Meggan is a comic book superheroine in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Captain Britain (Brian Braddock), briefly known as Britannic, is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. ... Marrow (Sarah), is a Marvel Comics character, associated with the X-Men. ... Rogue (Anna Marie Raven[1]) is a Marvel Comics superheroine, a member of the X-Men. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Selene, a Black Queen of the Hellfire Club, is a fictional supervillain in Marvel Comics. ... Nimrod is a robotic supervillain, an enemy of Marvel Comics’ X-Men. ...

Other versions

Amalgam

In the Amalgam Comics universe, Colossus is joined with Ferro Lad to create Ferro Man. He is part of the group X-Patrol. Amalgam Comics was a metafictional American comic book publisher, and part of a collaboration between Marvel Comics and DC Comics, in which the two comic book publishers merged their characters to create new ones (e. ... ... Ferro Man was an Amalgam Comics character and a member of the X-Patrol. ...

Age of Apocalypse

In the Age of Apocalypse timeline, Colossus was a very haunted man, wearing a red mask to cover acid scars on his face. His sister, Illyana, had died years prior, and his brother, Mikhail joined Apocalypse as one of his Horsemen. Colossus was one of Magneto's original recruits for his X-Men. Magneto eventually placed Rasputin and his wife, Shadowcat, in charge of training Generation Next. On a mission, Colossus abandons his students when the prize of being reunited with his sister was shown to him. He later barrels his way through many of the X-Men in a futile attempt to save Illyana, injuring or killing many of them, including Shadowcat. Crazed, he was finally killed by Gambit after he attempted to stop them restoring the true timeline after learning that Illyana was dead in the other reality. The Age of Apocalypse is a popular X-Men story arc. ... Magik (Illyana Nikolievna Rasputina - typically anglicized to Rasputin) was a Marvel Comics character, associated with the X-Men. ... Mikhail Nikolaievitch Rasputin is a Marvel Comics supervillain, best known as the brother of the X-Mens Colossus. ... Magneto (Eric Magnus Lensherr) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Katherine Kitty Pryde, also commonly known by the codename Shadowcat, is a Marvel Comics mutant superhero and a member of the X-Men. ... Katherine Kitty Pryde, also commonly known by the codename Shadowcat, is a Marvel Comics mutant superhero and a member of the X-Men. ... Gambit (Remy LeBeau) is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero who is a member of the X-Men. ...

Days of Future Past

In the Days of Future Past, Colossus was again married to Shadowcat. They had children, who had apparently been killed by Sentinels. He dies during a suicide run on the main Sentinel base while his wife was searching for what caused the cataclysmic future. Cover to Uncanny X-Men #141. ... Katherine Kitty Pryde, also commonly known by the codename Shadowcat, is a Marvel Comics mutant superhero and a member of the X-Men. ...

Earth X

In Earth X, Colossus has become Tsar Piotr of Russia. His country provides one of the greatest food sources for the world because of the intelligence of all animals. Occasionally, he is attacked by Life Model Decoys of Nick Fury, who seem to think that Piotr is a stereotypical Communist. Earth X Hardcover (2005), written by Jim Krueger cover by Alex Ross This article is about the Marvel Comics miniseries Earth X and its sequels. ... Tsar (Bulgarian, Serbian and Macedonian цар, Russian  , in scientific transliteration respectively car and car ), occasionally spelled Czar or Tzar and sometimes Csar or Zar in English, is a Slavonic term designating certain monarchs. ... For the French hip hop artist, see Nikkfurie. ...

Only mentioned in passing, it seems that this version of Colossus is actually Mister Sinister, had developed a strange love for Jean Grey, and traveled back in time to preserve her as a clone. Mister Sinister (Nathaniel Essex) is a fictional character appearing in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. ... Jean Grey-Summers (born Jean Grey) is a fictional superheroine who lives in the Marvel Comics Universe. ...

Exiles

Several versions of Colossus have been seen in the Exiles series. One dies protecting an alternate version of Shadowcat, and another was killed after betraying his Heroes for Hire teammates in favor of a murderous alternate version of his sister, Magik. The Exiles are a group of fictional comic book characters from Marvel Comics. ... Katherine Kitty Pryde, also commonly known by the codename Shadowcat, is a Marvel Comics mutant superhero and a member of the X-Men. ... Magik (Illyana Nikolievna Rasputina - typically anglicized to Rasputin) was a Marvel Comics character, associated with the X-Men. ...

Marvel Zombies

A version of Colossus is seen in Dead Days when the zombifed Alpha Flight attack the mansion. Later he is seen among the survivors and fighting the other zombie heroes. At the end of the issue he is one of the few with fellow X-Men, Nightcrawler and Storm, left protecting the teleporter. He is turned into a zombie by the Fantastic Four.

Ronin

Colossus is a murderous ninja, part of the 'Shadowcat Clan', under the control of the Hellfire Club. He works with Pyro and Iceman. His form in this reality is more wooden and he can extend his arms to form battering rams. The Hellfire Club is a Marvel Comics supervillain team that frequently battle the X-Men. ... Pyro (St. ... Iceman (Robert Bobby Louis Drake) is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, a member of the X-Men. ...

Ultimate Colossus

Ultimate Colossus, art by Ben & Ray Lai.

In the Ultimate Marvel universe, Peter Rasputin reluctantly works as an arms smuggler for the Russian mob. Peter was saved from a firing squad as a young child by a boss in the Russian Mafia called Big Boris, who smuggles Peter from Siberia to the United States. Ultimate Colossus' powers are much like those of his Earth-616 counterpart. He has displayed feats of physical strength superior to anything demonstrated by his mainstream counterpart, such as lifting a nuclear submarine. He is not immune to Rogue's touch as shown in the "Return to Weapon X" storyline. He is also highly resistant to physical injury. He has withstood being slashed by Ultimate Wolverine's adamantium claws. He has also survived a localized nuclear explosion. A few deviations from the Earth-616 version include the fact that Ultimate Colossus's height remains the same when he changes. Unlike the mainstream version, his eyes remain vulnerable to pressure even in steel form, as shown when fighting Sam Wilson during Ultimate Nightmare. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (457x601, 175 KB) Summary Promo art for Ultimate X-Men #26. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (457x601, 175 KB) Summary Promo art for Ultimate X-Men #26. ... Ben Lai is a comic book penciler who worked on series such as Sigil and Radix. ... The various characters of the Ultimate Marvel Universe, as seen on the cover of Ultimates (v2) #12. ... The Russian Mob or Mafia, Russkaya Mafiya, Red Mafia, Krasnaya Mafiya or Bratva (slang for brotherhood), is a name given to a broad group of organized criminals of various ethnicity which appeared in the former Soviet Union territories after its disintegration in 1991. ... The Russian Mob or Mafia, Russkaya Mafiya, Red Mafia, Krasnaya Mafiya or Bratva (slang for brotherhood), is a name given to a broad group of organized criminals of various ethnicity which appeared in the former Soviet Union territories after its disintegration in 1991. ... This article is about Siberia as a whole. ... In the fictional Marvel Universe, Earth-616 or Earth 616 is the name used to identify the primary continuity in which most Marvel Comics titles take place. ... For other uses, see Submarine (disambiguation). ... Rogue (Anna Marie Raven[1]) is a Marvel Comics superheroine, a member of the X-Men. ... In addition to his mainstream incarnation, Wolverine has had been depicted in other fictional universes. ... Adamantium is a fictional chemical substance and metal alloy in the Marvel comics universe. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Ultimate Nightmare is a five-issue comic book limited series written by Warren Ellis of Transmetropolitan, Planetary, and The Authority fame, after signing an exclusive two-year work-for-hire contract with Marvel Comics, penciled by Trevor Hairsine, noted for working on the Ultimate Six limited series with Brian Michael...

Colossus is revealed as a mutant during an illegal arms transaction gone wrong. Everyone is killed by gunfire except for Peter, whose mutant ability saves him. Jean Grey finds him soon after and offers him a place among the X-Men. Jean Grey-Summers (born Jean Grey) is a fictional superheroine who lives in the Marvel Comics Universe. ... Ultimate X-Men is a superhero comic book series published by Marvel Comics. ...

When the X-Men embark on a world tour to promote Xavier's book, Colossus inexplicably disappears to Russia. Cyclops and Jean Grey track him and find Peter working in a factory. Colossus tells them he left due to unhappiness with his place on the team and with life as a mutant, but Jean suggests that his true reason is because of unrequited feelings he has for a fellow male team member. Peter later comes to term with his "gift," and becomes a Russian national hero when he rescues the crew of an incapacitated submarine. He leaves Russia to rejoin the X-Men. Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, known as the leader and founder of the X-Men. ... For other uses, see Cyclops (disambiguation). ...

Later, Colossus and the X-Men are forced out of the mansion with the U.S. Government on their tails. In a climactic battle between the X-Men and The Ultimates, Colossus is able to defeat Iron Man and Thor, but is finally beaten by Hawkeye who fires a compact nuclear warhead arrow (with a blast radius of about 20 feet) near him. The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ... The Ultimates are a fictional team of government-sponsored superheroes in the Ultimate Marvel Universe, appearing primarily in their self-titled comic book limited series The Ultimates and The Ultimates 2, published by Marvel Comics, written by Mark Millar, and drawn by Bryan Hitch. ... For the upcoming film and video game based on the superhero, see Iron Man (film) and Iron Man (video game). ... Ultimate Thor is a fictional character, a superhero in the Ultimate Marvel Universe based on the mythological Thor and the Marvel Universe Thor. ... Hawkeye (Clint Barton) is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, a longtime member of the Avengers. ...

The X-Men locate Magneto's flying citadel using a signal sent by a captured Cyclops. Upon their arrival, Magneto subdues them. Despite being composed of metal, Colossus' great strength and willpower allow him to overcome Magneto's control and beat Magneto mercilessly for the harm inflicted on Wolverine. Magneto (Eric Magnus Lensherr) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

In a significant change from his mainstream counterpart, Ultimate Colossus is gay.^[5] This is implied during the Mark Millar's run on the title, through his interactions with fellow X-Man Wolverine(This is implied during the "Return of the King" story arc, in which Colossus almost beats Magneto to a pulp when he threatens Wolverine). It is implied (through stereotype) when Jean Grey reveals to the readers that Peter's favorite TV-show is Will & Grace, but stated more directly in that the main reason Colossus left the X-Men might have been that he was unable to make the X-Man he'd fallen in love with love him, even in the slightest. Storm also suggests Peter is gay when Angel arrives at the school and Storm explains to him that the reason that all the girls "and maybe Colossus" stare at him is because he is beautiful. It is more openly addressed later during a series of mutant murders by Sinister, Colossus tends to the wounds of Northstar, the only survivor. He is shocked when the openly gay Northstar asks if Colossus is single, which triggers a transformation into his metal state. Colossus and Northstar amicably part ways and keep in touch even after Northstar's team, the Academy of Tomorrow, come to blows with the X-Men. Colossus later agrees to accompany Northstar to his homecoming dance. This disturbs Nightcrawler, Peter's friend, who begins to avoid and resent him. This article is about magneto, the engine component. ... Jean Grey-Summers (born Jean Grey) is a fictional superheroine who lives in the Marvel Comics Universe. ... Will & Grace is a popular Emmy Award winning and Golden Globe nominated American television sitcom that was originally broadcast from 1998 to 2006. ... This article is about the X-Men character. ... Warren Kenneth Worthington III is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in Marvel Comics. ... Mister Sinister (Nathaniel Essex) is a fictional character appearing in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. ... The fictional character Northstar (born Jean-Paul Beaubier, formerly Jean-Paul Martin) is a Marvel Comics superhero, a member of Alpha Flight and the X-Men. ... New Mutants may also refer to the genetically engineered superhumans of Mutant X (TV series). ... For other uses, see Homecoming (disambiguation). ... This article is about the comic character. ...

Following Xavier's death, Northstar asks Colossus to come stay with him at the Academy of Tomorrow. Colossus finds a job as a construction worker and refuses to join Bishop's X-Men team.

What if?

What if Colossus had never joined the X-Men? After Charles Xavier unwittingly prevented Colossus from saving his sister from a runaway tractor, Colossus turned down Xavier's offer to join the X-Men. Instead, he joined the Soviet Super-Soldiers and became romantically involved with teammate Darkstar and was called in to assist with the reality warping Proteus. Proteus severed Rasputin's left arm, which the Russian then used to impale the Proteus-possessed Professor Xavier. He eventually settles down with Darkstar and has a daughter, named Illyana. What If? Vol. ... Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, known as the leader and founder of the X-Men. ... Categories: | | | ... Darkstar (Layina Petrovna) is a fictional character, a mutant superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Kevin MacTaggert, best known as Proteus and also called Mutant X, is a Marvel Comics character, associated with the X-Men. ...

In other media

Television

• Colossus made his television debut in 1984 in two episodes of the animated series Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends. He appeared in the episodes; 3.3, The Education of a Superhero and 3.7, The X-Men Adventure. He was voiced by John Stephenson.

• Colossus's next appearance was in 1989 in the 30 minute animated one-shot Pryde of the X-Men, where he was voiced by Earl Boen.

• In the 1992 animated television series X-Men, the voice of Colossus was provided by Rick Bennett in episode 1.8, "The Unstoppable Juggernaut" and by Robert Cait in episode 2.4, "Red Dawn".

• In the 2000 animated television series X-Men: Evolution, the voice of the 19 year old Colossus was provided by Michael Adamthwaite. This Colossus is one of Magneto's Acolytes, but is an unwilling accomplice; Magneto is heard at least once to threaten him with the possibility that his family will be killed if Colossus does not obey him. He saved Shadowcat from Apocalypse's attack robots, and it seemed that Colossus had feelings for her. After Magneto's apparent death, Pyro told Wolverine that Colossus bailed and went back to Russia when asked where the other Acolytes are. He would also arrive to help in the final battle against Apocalypse. When Professor X entered the mind of Apocalypse and saw the future, he saw Colossus as one of the X-Men. He appeared in only seven episodes. This Colossus was, interestingly, not immune to Rogue's touch in his metallic form.

• Colossus appears in the Robot Chicken episode "Sausage Fest." He is among the featured X-Men that were killed in battle against a Sentinel.

• Colossus is confirmed to appear in Wolverine and the X-Men.

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Films

Daniel Cudmore as Colossus in X2.

• In X-Men, Colossus has a brief cameo as a student sketching in the Xavier Institute's courtyard.

• In the 2003 film X2, Colossus is played by Daniel Cudmore. After the school is attacked, he rescues Siryn and leads the younger students to safety. He does not have his Russian accent in this film.

• Cudmore reprises the role in the 2006 film X-Men: The Last Stand. In the Danger Room, he throws Wolverine up in the air (a Fastball Special), who then takes down a Sentinel. He also joins the battle with the other X-Men against Magneto on Alcatraz Island. Like in the Danger Room, he throws Wolverine at Magneto, which is a distraction so that Beast can inject Magneto with the cure. Despite being in promotional art for the film, Colossus only has one line in the entire film, which is not even equal in length to his lines in X2. It appears during the Danger Room scene that, unlike the comic book counterpart, Colossus is affected by Rogue's absorption ability.

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Video games

• Colossus appeared in Marvel's X-Men
• Colossus was playable in X-Men: Madness in the Murderworld
• Colossus appeared in X-Men II: The Fall of the Mutants
• Colossus was playable in arcade games like X-Men: The Arcade Game and X-Men: Children of the Atom
• Colossus is a partner assist in Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes
• Colossus is playable in Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes.
• Colossus appeared in X-Men: Reign of Apocalypse as an NPC
• Colossus appears as a playable character in X-Men Legends voiced by Earl Boen.
• Colossus appears as an NPC in X2: Wolverine's Revenge voiced by Ted Nordblum.
• Colossus appears in X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse voiced by Jim Ward. One of his alternate costumes is similar to a Gladiator from the period that the Colossus of Rhodes was erected. This is due to the fact that this statue is what inspired his codename.
• Colossus appears X-Men: The Official Game (exclusive to GBA, NPC otherwise) voiced by Brad Abrell. He is playable on the Game Boy Advance version only.
• Colossus appears in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (exclusive to next-gen, NPC otherwise) voiced by Phil LaMarr. In the Doom's Day cutscene, he is one of the heroes who was defeated by Doctor Doom (and missing an arm and a leg in his metal form) and was corrupted into Dark Colossus who will fight the heroes alongside Dark Captain America. Outside of that, his classic, Ultimate, retro, and Astonishing costumes are available.

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See also

• List of Russian superheroes

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Footnotes

References

• UncannyXmen.Net