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Colossus
Colossus Metal
Real Name Piotr Rasputin
Alternate Identity Colossus
Powers and Abilities Skin becomes metal, Incredible strength
Allies X-Men
Family and Friends Illyana Rasputin (Sister)

Piotr Rasputin, also known as Colossus, is a Russian mutant.

Biography[]

Piotr was born and raised when Russia was still the Soviet Union. He lived under tyrants until the USSR's fall.

He discovered his mutant powers when he saved his sister Illyana from a runaway tractor.

He went to the United States of America where he met the X-Men. They thought he destroyed the Xavier Mansion until they found Juggernaut.

While in Russia, former Soviets released Omega Red who began taking over the country. He sought out the X-Men for their help. However, he only found Jubilee who agreed to help. They left but were followed by Wolverine and Storm. Together they managed to stop Omega Red.

Alternate Versions[]

Legacy Virus Future[]

In a future devastated by the Legacy Virus, Colossus was at his sister's side when she was dying.

Age of Apocalypse[]

In the Age of Apocalypse, Colossus was a member of the X-Men formed under Magneto.

Background[]

Colossus was voiced by Rick Bennett in "The Unstoppable Juggernaut" and Robert Cait in "Red Dawn". The rest of his appearances were unspoken.

When casting the roles, the producers had in mind a voice that was sweet, strong, young, and deep Russian.[1]

In the Comics[]

Piotr's sister Illyana is a powerful mutant named Magik.

He is a member of the X-Men. He joined along with Storm, Nightcrawler, Wolverine, Thunderbird, and Banshee who were part of the second group of X-Men. They were all adults requiring no tutoring.

He was part of the team when Jean Grey became Phoenix saving the M'Kraan Cyrstal and later when she became Dark Phoenix.

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