Colossus (comics)

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).

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 physically the 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.

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.