Mikhail Rasputin
Mikhail Rasputin is a male comic supervillain who features in Marvel Comics.
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Biography
Origin
Mikhail Rasputin (Russian: Михаил Николаевич Распутин)
The state then discovered that their premiere cosmonaut was a Mutant where they kept his existence a secret from the United States. (Uncanny X-Men v1 #286)
His first assignment was the exploration of the void on Sakhalin Island where it was believed his powers would allow a safe egress into it. (Uncanny X-Men v1 #286)
The breach through the interdimensional barrier was traumatic with him managing to survive landing on another world. His arrival did not go unnoticed where he was pulled from the wreckage by the avatar of the Triumvirate. It was weeks later when he would regain consciousness and saw the avatar's eldest daughter Tra-Mai-A-Zath who was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. She tended to his wounds which helped heal both his injuries and his heart as he fell in love with her. The two eventually decided to marry and after his wedding he became a member of the royal family of the planet. (Uncanny X-Men v1 #286)
X-Men
Mikhail Rasputin endured a torturous existence within the Void, a desolate pocket dimension where he had been marooned for years following a failed cosmonaut mission. He lived as a haunted hermit amidst the wreckage of his past, burdened by the crushing weight of survivor's guilt after the rest of his crew perished during their transit through the spatial rift. When the X-Men breached his isolation, Mikhail did not initially recognize them as flesh-and-blood rescuers; instead, he perceived them as agonizing hallucinations sent to torment his fractured psyche. He lashed out with his matter-manipulation powers, warping the very fabric of the dimension to keep the 'phantoms' at bay, convinced that his madness had finally manifested physical forms. Even when he recognized his younger brother, Piotr, among the intruders, Mikhail remained submerged in his trauma, believing himself a murderer who deserved his exile. Ultimately, he exerted his immense energy to bridge the gap between the Void and Earth, guiding the group back to the Russian research facility. Upon his return to the physical world, he remained a broken man, physically present but emotionally detached, consumed by the memory of the comrades he could not save and the terrifying scale of the powers he had developed in the dark. (Uncanny X-Men v1 #285) Mikhail though found himself back on Earth but remained trapped within the suffocating confines of his own mind and the grim reality of the Nezhdanov Research Facility. He occupied his time attempting to reconcile his return with the loss of his crew, specifically confronting the spectral memories of his fallen comrades that continued to haunt his vision. When the X-Men and the Russian authorities attempted to integrate him back into society, he reacted with volatile instability, his powers over matter and energy fluctuating wildly in response to his emotional distress. He eventually retreated to the tunnels beneath the facility, where he encountered the Morlocks—a community of outcasts living in the sewers—and saw in them a reflection of his own perceived monstrous nature and isolation. Mikhail asserted his dominance over this group through a display of raw power, viewing himself not as a hero but as a shepherd for those discarded by the world. By the conclusion of the events, he came to the radical conclusion that the only way to 'save' his new subjects was to transport them to another realm entirely. He used his reality-altering abilities to apparently flood the tunnels and whisk the Morlocks away to a different dimension, a desperate act of perceived salvation that left his brother Colossus and the X-Men believing he had perished along with the entire community. (Uncanny X-Men v1 #286)
Dawn of X
When Krakoa was established as a Mutant nation, Homo Superior from around the world to gather in this new homeland. However, Mikhail was among the few that refused this call and instead remained in Russia where he considered Krakoa to be a threat to the world. As a result, he formed an alliance with the anti-Mutant organization called XENO where he provided them support but only against Krakoa. (X-Force v6 #12)
After claiming the Cerebro Sword, he stabbed Quentin Quire and took the young Mutant to XENO's secret headquarters. He was aware that Quire would not die as his consciousness would be uploaded into a new body via the Resurrection Protocols. However, Mikhail decided to use his corpse as a source of genetic material that XENO could use in its arsenal of genetically engineered soldiers. (X-Force v6 #12)
Overview
Personality and attributes
Powers and abilities
In terms of power, he was designated as a Alpha-mutant. (X-Men v2 #97)
Having survived for years in a hostile pocket dimension, he demonstrated a profound capacity to manipulate matter and energy on a scale that blurred the lines between physical science and reality-warping. His presence within the Void allowed him to reshape the landscape and interact with the surrounding elements in ways that defied natural laws, often triggered by his unstable emotional state. This mastery extended to the manipulation of dimensional barriers, as he possessed the unique capability to bridge the gap between disparate planes of existence. Rather than being limited to a single elemental force, his power manifested as a total authority over the molecular structure of his surroundings, allowing him to perceive and alter the world around him with a mere thought. Even while in a state of deep psychological distress, his innate power remained so potent that it acted as both a shield against the vacuum of the rift and a weapon against those he perceived as threats. (Uncanny X-Men v1 #285)
Notes
- Mikhail Rasputin was created by John Byrne, Jim Lee and Whilce Portacio where he made his first appearance in Uncanny X-Men v1 #285 (February, 1992).
Alternate Versions
- In X-Universe v1 #1 (1995), an alternate version of the character named Prelate Rasputin appeared in the Age of Apocalypse reality designated as Earth-295 in the Multiverse. Mikhail had been one of his country's supersoldiers, fighting against Apocalypse and his Horsemen. Mikhail caught Apocalypse's attention after defeating War, prompting Apocalypse to kidnap Rasputin in order to brainwash him and covert him to his side. Afterwards, Mikhail resurfaced, now a Prelate in Apocalypse's regime and bearing the title of Horseman. Often referred to as the 'forgotten' horseman, Mikhail led his ships to Europe and offered the humans salvation. This salvation, through his Upstart Program, saw that normal humans were grafted with cybernetic implants. This was merely a plot to create pliant slaves to help Mikhail crush the Human High Council and overthrow Apocalypse. To stir up the humans, Mikhail had Empath manipulate their emotions. When the Council sent Donald Blake, Gwen Stacy, Victor von Doom, Tony Stark, Sue Storm, Bruce Banner, and Ben Grimm to investigate Mikhail's claims, he captured them with the intent of making them his test subjects. Blake and the others broke free, and Blake confronted Mikhail just as he sent his Stryfe Force to attack the Council. While the cyborgs were eliminated by von Doom, Blake confronted Mikhail alone. Although just a mere man, Blake sacrificed his life to kill Mikhail. Impaled by Blake's walking stick, both men were thrown out a window and plummeted from Big Ben to their deaths.
- In Secret Wars v1 #2 (2015), an alternate version of Prelate Rasputin appeared in the Age of Apocalypse domain on Battleworld designated as Earth-51518 in the Multiverse.
- In Ultimate Wolverine v1 #6 (2025), an alternate version of Mikhail Rasputin appeared in the new Ultimate Marvel reality that was designated as Earth-6160 in the Multiverse.
In other media
Video games
- In X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, Mikhail Rasputin appeared as an antagonist with him being voiced by actor Scott MacDonald. His appearance was based on the character in the Age of Apocalypse. Mikhail Rasputin was one of Apocalypse's Horsemen operating out of the Savage Land. He and his minions derived information from the Nuwali temple for Apocalypse's plans for the Four. Beast was held captive in Mikhail's warship and nearly killed until the X-Men and Brotherhood arrived to defeat the Horseman and rescue their ally.
Appearances
- Uncanny X-Men v1: (1992)
- X-Men v2:
- X-Force v6: (2020)
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