X-Men #20 proves that the veteran director of X-Men is also a long-time admirer of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop.
This post contains spoilers from X-Men issue 20. The issue is now available on Marvel Comics.
The world of the X-Men has witnessed numerous thrilling and bizarre stories throughout the decades. Marvel’s merry mutants never seem to be lacking in new adventures regardless of whether they’re exploring alternate realities or exploring space. The X-Men’s most adorable and enjoyable aspect is the joy that the group has had regardless of their interests or personal preferences. One of the best instances was the X-Men #20, composed by Gerry Duggan and Stefano Caselli. Federico Blee and VC’s Clayton Cowles. Magik demonstrated that she was one of Michael Jackson’s most ardent fans.
The Brood began to get out of control during the latest arc of X-Men. Infecting innocents and attacking them. It shouldn’t be happening as the new leader of the Broo was kind. Broo was able to manage the hive mind with little tension and thus created an agreement. Jean Grey and Magik checked on him to ensure. They discovered that he was aware and in control. The Broodlings were able to dance to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. The incident ignited Illyana Rasputin’s love for the singer. This hilarious moment is linked to the iconic X-Men series.
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Magik has always been a huge fan of Michael Jackson
Xavier’s first X-Men team was not in school anymore and was renamed the New Mutants. This team included Illyana Rasputin (aka Magik). As a prisoner in Limbo, her childhood was filled with challenges. This resulted in her dark humor and humorous wit. She became a hero. But, her early years were full of difficulties. She was a lover of lighthearted fun and the most memorable example of this is in the animated mini-series Nightcrawler which was created by Dave Cockrum in the year 1985. Nightcrawler, Magik, and Kitty Pryde were on hand to take her to a dream-like alternative dimension.
Kitty and Illyana attempted to save Nightcrawler from the chaos, however, they were unable to accomplish this. Nightcrawler was seen wearing a Michael Jackson shirt and not wearing a uniform. Jackson’s music was an iconic pop star, with numerous hits on each album. So it’s no surprise that at the very least one of the students at Xavier was an avid Jackson fan. Magik is an excellent illustration of the depth of her character, even being born decades from the Nightcrawler series.
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Magik’s passion for her character gives her more depth
Magik may not be the most engaging mutant on Krakoa however she has taste and style in entertaining herself. The excitement of Magik when The Brood danced to Thriller and then swayed along flawlessly demonstrated how amazing Magik is. Although The Brood could be a danger to the public, Illyana will join them when they’re having an enjoyable. It’s a part of her own story and she’s gained a lot of lessons from it.
Magik lived an existence where the future was never promised. Magik was forced to search for the bright side in every situation because she was unsure when it would come back. Magik was perfectly captured in a dance during the Brood crisis. Magik is naturally a dancer, and performing her dance in front of a flame was an excellent opportunity to show her character. Also, it rekindled her passion for Michael Jackson, which proved that even the tiniest Easter eggs can boost the character of a person.