@osmiumamygdala since its been rumoured that an x men film will begin production in mid 2025 im again hoping Colossus will be included in it and i again am thinking of fancasting for the character. I still think Gymnast Illia kovtun would be ideal physically what do you think?
I can still see it, especially if they have Piotr as a student/new introduction. Illia has a look to him that could mesh well with early Colossus. If not him, then definitely someone similar. Has he ever acted before?
hi, I'm still alive I promise! Still working on fics, but wanted to throw this out here as a fun little writing exercise with the SFW alphabet! So, without further ado...
A = Affection (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)
Piotr is a very physically affectionate man - pats on the back, a hand up if you’re struggling to climb over an obstacle, a hand on your shoulder and a squeeze as he passes. He would struggle at first if you didn’t like physical affection or were uncomfortable with being touched, but his next go-to would be acts of service. Dishes needed to be washed? Done. Laundry needs to be folded? He’s already on it and put on your favorite show so you can watch as you two pair the socks together; he likes making your life easier if he can.
B = Best friend (What would they be like as a best friend? How would the friendship start?)
He’s the type of best friend who you know that if you go to for help, he’s going to help in whatever capacity he can. That being said, he’s the type to offer you solutions and advice as he’s doing it; if you need to vent, you’re going to have to tell him otherwise he’s going to try and fix it as best he can. The type of best friend to give you a lecture for ending up in a bad situation, but still comes to your rescue even if you're an hour away and it’s 3AM on a weeknight.
The friendship starts naturally, you’re a colleague of his at Xavier’s or a friend of a friend and Piotr just…fits in your life. He slots in and makes a home for himself in your life, and you in his.
C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)
He’s a big fan of cuddles, although always very hesitant to initiate since he is one - very large and heavy - and two - covered in a hard metallic armor almost 85% of the time. You’re going to have to initiate and assure him you’re comfortable, and only then will he willingly cuddle up.
That being said, he’s a big fan of laying on his back with you nestled up to his side and your head on his chest. He’s got an arm draped over your side, lazily tracing patterns on your skin and holding you close.
D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? How are they at cooking and cleaning?)
On paper he’d love to settle down, but knows the reality comes with conditions that he could never willingly ask a partner to be okay with. He’s still a superhero, and so many people would still need his help; if he had to choose between a mission where lives are at stake and you asking him to stay, he hates to admit how difficult a decision it would be. He doesn’t know if he could ever ‘retire’ in the traditional sense, settle down and leave the hero work on the shelf, but if anyone could persuade him, it’d be you.
He’s an alright cleaner in the fact he doesn’t make much of a mess to begin with. Piotr always picks up after himself, and is a very big fan of Marie Kondo’s mantra of keeping a clean and tidy space. As far as cooking goes, he’s good at cooking very specific dishes - Russian comfort food, anyone? But beyond that his cooking is a bit bland; the type to eat chicken breasts and steamed vegetables for every meal because it’s quick, easy, and keeps him fueled. You’re going to need to teach him to use seasonings.
E = Ending (If they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)
If there is one man in the world who gives people too many chances, it’s Piotr. He always wants to give people the benefit of the doubt, the chance to change or improve. That being said, the point where the relationship would end would be if a major boundary was crossed; at that point, it’s time to reevaluate and have a serious conversation about the trajectory of the relationship. It would be awkward, and uncomfortable, because he would never want to intentionally hurt his partner, but also he would be quick to the point. Not wanting to drag it on any longer than it’s already gone.
F = Fiance(e) (How do they feel about commitment? How quick would they want to get married?)
Piotr likes the idea of commitment, of having a partner to share things with. Not so much having a ‘better half’ but just having someone there for him, and someone he can be there for in turn. It would probably take him 3-4 years of serious dating before he would want to get married, although he’s the type to dream about it around 6 months into the relationship.
G = Gentle (How gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)
As Colossus, he had to teach himself to be gentle - to not accidentally crush someone’s hand in a handshake or put his foot through the floor with each step - it’s carried over even when he’s not armored up. He’s extremely gentle, very aware of the strength of his hands or how his large frame fills a room and could very easily knock over an end table (or, god forbid, a person) with the slightest brush of his hip.
He would need to teach himself to be gentle with his emotions as well, his frustration or anxiety coming off as overbearing or lecturing at first (again, you’ll need to specifically tell him not to offer solutions when you just need to vent). That being said, he’s not the type that’s prone to emotional outbursts, but rather has the need to channel his negative emotions into action rather than sitting with them and fully processing them.
H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)
Loves hugs, is perfect for hugs, hugs his friends often (if they are okay with it). He’s a big bear hugger, the type to pick the other person up by the armpits and swing them around if the occasion calls for it.
I = I love you (How fast do they say the L-word?)
As soon as he knows the other person feels the same, he’s going to say it. Not the type to be subtle in his affections for his friends or romantic partners, so at most maybe 6 months into the relationship.
J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)
Piotr doesn’t get jealous; if you’re in a relationship together, then he trusts you and knows not to be jealous if you’re spending time with anyone else or aren’t giving him your full undivided attention. He knows you have a life outside of him and your relationship, and he actively encourages it.
Of course, that doesn’t mean he isn’t going to be protective. He’s not jealous because somebody is taking up all your attention, but he is absolutely moving and putting an arm around you if you show any outward sign of being uncomfortable; he’s going to physically move you behind him, if needed. He’s going to check up on you when you’re with your friends, a quick text to make sure you’re having fun and then another to ask when you’ll be home; he’ll wait up for you to come home and breathe a little easier when you walk through the door.
K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you? Where do they like to be kissed?)
If he’s armored up, his skin is cool to the touch and his lips are no different as they gently brush against yours. Butterfly soft, the smallest amount of pressure as if he’s afraid you’ll break under him. He’s a big fan of forehead kisses (it’s the easiest kiss to give when you’re almost seven feet tall) but also kisses to both your cheeks and then a soft, final press of his lips against yours.
Kiss his knuckles, his palms, and he’s a goner. He’s so used to his hands being used to smash through walls and push through obstacles, that the gentle press of your lips against his joints has him stopped dead in his tracks.
L = Little ones (How are they around children?)
Loves kids, is fantastic around kids. He is very large and is the perfect jungle gym for rambunctious children, but also can be very gentle and encouraging with any of the shyer ones who are intimidated by a large man made of metal. He’s still a bit of a stickler for rules and structure, no desserts before dinner and all vegetables must be eaten, but makes up for it by just being a really fun adult that kids kind of gravitate towards.
M = Morning (How are mornings spent with them?)
Piotr’s mornings are typically his busiest time; if he’s not working out in the morning, then he’s preparing for the day ahead with his various lessons. Is a very early riser as well, has an internal alarm clock that goes off at 6AM regardless of whether or not it’s a weekend and makes it so he cannot fall back asleep.
Of course, that leads to morning cuddles if it’s the rare occasion where he actually doesn’t have a million things to do that day. He never takes those mornings for granted, holding you close and inhaling the scent of your shampoo and molding his body to spoon yours. If there’s nothing else to do that day, he’ll spend the entire morning like that.
N = Night (How are nights spent with them?)
Piotr’s night time routine is less strict than his morning one, mostly focusing on winding down for the evening and getting comfortable before going to bed. A nice shower, pajamas and a chapter of the latest book he’s reading before turning off the lights and waiting for sleep to come. He tries to avoid any screen time before bed, if he can help it, but absolutely will get invested in whatever show you’re watching and will watch an episode with you before bed.
O = Open (When would they start revealing things about themselves? Do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)
Piotr is a fairly open type of person as far as revealing things about himself, although isn’t the type to say it out of nowhere without a proper relationship being established. If you ask him anything, he’ll almost always give you a straightforward answer, but won’t necessarily give the nitty gritty details until a proper relationship and mutual trust is created.
P = Patience (How easily angered are they?)
Patience of a saint, it takes so much to get him to show any frustration beyond general annoyance or displeasure. True anger is difficult to get from Piotr, and is usually reserved for very specific circumstances or people.
Q = Quizzes (How much would they remember about you? Do they remember every little detail you mention in passing, or do they kind of forget everything?)
He is the type to make notes in his phone if you mention you like a certain brand of something or a specific snack. Those flowers you mentioned offhand? He has a note in his phone and a reminder to place an order to the florist on Valentine’s Day and your birthday. It's an effort, and doesn’t necessarily come naturally to him to remember all the little details, but wants to make you happy so keeps a running list of things that make you happy.
R = Remember (What is their favorite moment in your relationship?)
There’s a moment in the relationship where the dynamic shifts, where it’s less ‘I am trying to impress/entice this person into a relationship’ and it becomes more ‘this is my friend who I love but also am romantically involved with and would tear this world down for’. That moment would be Piotr’s favorite, and it would be a casual moment; the two of you in pajamas, perhaps both in the same room but idly doing your own thing. And it’s then that Piotr looks over at you, in one of his t-shirts and a face mask while you scroll absentmindedly on your phone,and there’s something in that moment when you look up at him and smile that makes his heart clench. There’s nothing particularly special, but it’s you and him and he feels so…at peace in your presence.
It’s at that moment he knows you could ask him to do anything, ask him to jump and he’d ask how high, and it both frightens and exhilarates him to know that you - wonderful, imperfectly perfect you - have this much power over him. A man who regularly faces life or death for a cause bigger than himself as casually as some people court lovers, and he’d throw it all down for the person sitting next to him.
S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you? How would they like to be protected?)
He’d wrap you in bubble wrap if he could, carry you down every flight of stairs if it meant your safety. Not because he doubts your ability or because he wants to undermine your autonomy, but because the thought of you getting hurt - especially when he could have prevented it - would kill him. If he can’t protect you, what is he? He’s the shield for his team, the battering ram when the situation calls for it, but for you he’ll be an entire suit of armor.
Of course he knows that’s not feasible to always be there to save you, but it doesn’t stop him from always watching you a bit closer, having a hand at your side, or walking on the side of you that faces traffic. If you’d try to do the same for him, step in front of him or try to shield his body with your own - at first he won’t know what to think. He’s so used to being the one to take the hits, and to have someone willing to take them for him? Well, it’s going to take some getting used to, and it probably contributes to him falling for you a bit faster than he usually would.
T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)
He puts in a lot more effort than he puts on when it comes to dates and anniversaries and holidays. He has it planned down to the letter - your favorite restaurant, the flowers that you mentioned offhandedly that you liked, and the outfit you said he looked so handsome in. Of course, it’s played off as effortless, just another part of his routine, and you’ll quickly see the cracks start to form if something goes off course.
Just kiss his hand and assure him it’s perfect, as long as he’s there beside you, and he’ll quickly resume sweeping you off your feet.
U = Ugly (What would be some bad habits of theirs?)
Stickler for routine, needs structure or else he will quickly fall into bad habits fueled by self doubt. Often questions his place in the grand scheme of things if he feels like he is not fulfilling his role as a protector, and can spiral very quickly into depression or self destructive habits.
Also, he will wear shorts and a tank top no matter how cold it gets. He’s that kid, you know the one.
V = Vanity (How concerned are they with their looks?)
Piotr’s interesting in this regard - he doesn’t so much care for his looks as far as aesthetics go. I’ve touched on this in previous asks and various drabbles, but he lifts and works out to be strong rather than to look a certain way. It’s functional, and he's more of a strongman than a bodybuilder, if that makes sense. He works out and stays fit because it suits his lifestyle and helps him be the Colossus his team needs him to be, getting ripped isn’t so much the prerogative. Of course, he enjoys looking strong and like he could tear the doors off a car without trying, and he’s the type to change if he notices a stain on his shirt, but for the most part he’s not a very vain person as far as looks are concerned. He dresses for comfort and utility rather than fashion most of the time, but he has the capacity to dress up if needed.
W = Whole (Would they feel incomplete without you?)
Incomplete isn’t the right word. He’d feel like something was lacking, like he was missing something that would otherwise make him happy, but he would still be able to function. You don’t make him Piotr, just like he doesn’t make you…well, you. It’s an added bonus of having another person around, and it would be great if you were there and he’ll certainly miss you if you aren’t there, but he’ll be able to function without you. He’ll have to, at least that’s what he tells himself.
X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)
Okay, so the Russian stereotype of drinking vodka like it’s water is very prevalent, and yeah Piotr’s able to drink a lot and stay relatively sober, but he doesn’t really like the feeling of being inebriated beyond a slight buzz. It’s a dangerous game to get him really drunk, not only for anyone trying to keep up with him, but also for him. Drunk Piotr is a sad, sappy Piotr who is going to hold onto his friends or significant other and cry into their shoulder while forgetting his own strength. He has absolutely broken a few barstools (and a few bars) by getting too inebriated for his own good and completely forgetting that he can smash through most surfaces with little to no effort.
Y = Yuck (What are some things they wouldn’t like, either in general or in a partner?)
I think Piotr wouldn’t be a fan of people who are completely resistant to change or self improvement - he wants to grow and try new things with you! You can be hesitant, you’ll work up to it together and he’ll be the most supportive person in your corner, but to completely shut him down or resist it altogether would really dishearten him. I also think a lack of ambition would really turn him off - if you have a goal, no matter how small, he wants to be there to help you achieve it.
Z = Zzz (What is a sleep habits of theirs?)
Once he settles down and is fully out cold, he does not move. Absolutely still, he’s conditioned himself to not to move or throw out an arm in fear it’ll strike out and break another bedside table. This will be doubled if you are sleeping beside him, he would be terrified of accidentally rolling over in his sleep on top of you!
Piotr Rasputin, covered some light Krakoan floral overgrowth and wearing a ceremonial mask associated with the archipelago's Cyttorak Religion. Parts of Piotr's skin have been lost and replaced with Uru metal grafts, making him among the most physically powerful of Krakoa's X-Men.
question for the X-men comic nerds (affectionate) is collosus' metal form cold? like if he was in his human state and flipped his skin to steel would it be skin temperature still or would it be cool?
One of those fun sci-fi bits of comics that's fun to play with, but ultimately would come down to the writer.
I want to take a crack at it, though, and say that we've seen Colossus conduct heat like any metal object would:
He doesn't generate his own heat when armored up and absorbs warmth like metal does (ahh, I love when I get to use joke panels in a serious way kfkdkdk):
We also know that when Colossus changes form, there is a flash of energy.
All of this in mind, I like to think Colossus is warm to the touch for at least thirty minutes after transforming and gradually cools down to a more realistic steel temperature depending on his environment. Metal likes to hold on to heat.
inspired by @seconds-2-midnight 's post here, I wanted to make a photo collage on what my xmen OC (who you can read about here) would wear to the infamous Hellfire Gala.
Lots of black or dark blue velvet, a celestial/star applique as a nod to their powers (and because it looks fucking SICK) and an open waistcoat style of top.
That's it - that's it, that's the conclusion we get? He's just...that's it,?
For a man that can manipulate matter into anything, he's just... and boom it's done? (I swear if this is it, of this is how it actually ends for this man and Colossus..I'm gonna fucking lose it!
If this is it, I'm gonna need a second cause I'm beyond mad. I have been on the 'oh X-Force is good, the plot is just slow but the writing hasn't been terrible and the different art concepts have been unique..' never once would I call it bad but if X-Force #46 is that is it for Mikhail's existence and they chose to cop out like that - it's trash writing and they don't know how to conclude a good villain.
Don't get me wrong, it was good but extremely short and anticlimactic. No climax to it and barely got to see a tussle. Now I'm unsure if there's hints within this issue of Mikhail pulling a fast one (I don't know), if not I'm beside myself. It was short, anticlimactic, and a cop out ending - in my opinion. I just need to talk about this cause I'm just trying to process what the heck I just read..
Wh. The solicits for the book promised a huge battle between the brothers, and THAT'S all we get?? Piotr has been held hostage literally and metaphorically for four years, and this is the payoff!? Mikhail was one of THE big bads of the series, and this is his send-off??? Now, there was some weird stuff going on with Mikhail where he just sort of glitches away. And, no body usually = not dead, but also, his whole heart was torn out. I don't know if he could come back from that. But if that's the case, then THEY BROUGHT HIM BACK FOR EXPRESS PURPOSES OF BEING VAGUELY EVIL AND HURTING HIS BROTHER. JUST TO SHELVE HIM ALL OVER AGAIN!? COME ON. HE DIDN'T EVEN GET TO INTERACT WITH ILLYANA THIS TIME! DOCTOR STRANGE AND MIKHAIL IN THE SAME ISSUE, BUT NO ILLYANA!? SO FRUSTRATING. (I get that she's held up in realm, but... come on. Seriously!? If she isn't at least made aware of everything, if she doesn't get to react, I will just GO TO THE PARK AND HAVE A NICE DAY. GOODEST GRIEF.)
Don't even get me STARTED on the shit with the Chronicler at the end! What!? Based on the data page, it's stated that X-Force is aware of his power... and they just let him move away to Paris!? Exactly how much does the rest of X-Force know!? I mean, the Chronicler did say that nobody will ever read the book Mikhail made him write, so is the Chronicler just letting Piotr take the fall...? IS THAT HOW THE CHRONICLER STUFF IS GOING TO CONCLUDE!??? Didn't he start the series off saying he viewed Colossus like a brother, and now he's just fucking off!? And everyone is just allowing him to fuck straight off!? I'm really hoping the "mandatory questioning + parole" thing was Piotr's suggestion for himself, then, because how BONKERS would you have to be to impose that on somebody because of their implication in bad happenings when those events were DOCUMENTED BY and are the DIRECT RESULT of the GUY YOU ALLOW TO SKIP MERRILY TO PARIS and the guy presumed dead!
This is going to sound odd, but part of me is holding out hope that Piotr is making some plays here from a place of depression-- all that guilt, shame, grief, and loneliness of the past few years hitting him like a train, causing him to make decisions that directly hurt himself, especially after he was just forced to kill his brother. I say this not because I want to see Piotr suffer through it-- though watching him overcome it would be a satisfying arc for him after his years of trauma-- but because it would make sense storywise and the alternatives suck really, really bad. There was that conversation Piotr had with Neena about Beast's actions where Neena doubles down and says the past doesn't matter/Beast was actually always evil, I'm sure hearing that from someone Piotr cares about would really impact him. (Also, one of the upcoming solicits mentions revelations from both Colossus AND Beast, which is... interesting. Fingers crossed we get bouncing blue Beast back, I suppose?) So maybe Piotr will be acting recklessly and without care for himself in desperation for self-imposed redemption, and maybe he wants to be on X-Force + under parole + is downplaying the Chronicler's involvement. Because the alternative is HIS FRIENDS ARE ALL JERKS. Which I don't enjoy for obvious reasons. But I also feel like my former hypothesis is just too hopeful given everything.
ETA: Hell, maybe the Chronicler didn't even actually go to Paris/there's more to it and he is just writing that down so his story has a conclusion and Piotr and Jun Wei can go free (big props to Doc Strange on that one, too, genuinely happy he stepped in and did that). If there's one thing this book succeeds in, it's that I really want to know what it's doing next.
The Marvel Guide to Collecting Comics #1 featuring fantastic cover art by Walt Simonson. This 16-page special appeared as an insert in Amazing Spider-Man #234 (1982)
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