Who Is Illusion? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Illusion is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Ilya Zarkov, with over 18 comic issue appearances. Part of a stage magician duo, along with his wife Glynis. Ilya has the ability to control the molecules of anything he touches to levitate it, or rearrange the molecules to restore it.

Who is Illusion?

Origin The Eastern Europian mutant Ilya Zarkov and his wife Glamor Zarkov performed at the popular Magic Mansion in New York City . Creation Illusion was created Steve Englehart and Richard Howell and first appeared in The Vision and the Scarlet Witch issue 4 (1986). Major Story Arcs Vision and Scarlet Witch Meet the neighbors Unlike the other magicians, Ilya and Glynis had actual magical powers, but they made it seem like their performances were simple parlor tricks. both deciding to keep their secrets to themselves because of the fear civilians had built up for those with super-natural powers. They lived in the quiet fictional town of Leonia , New Jersey , when the Scarlet Witch and the Vision came to live there. But misunderstood by the locals, a group of bigots soon burned down their house. Determined to stay in the town, they bought another home. The Zarkov’s befriended and helped the superheroes, fearing that they might become targets too.

Key facts

Illusion is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Mutant Romance Tales". The character is published by Marvel. With 18 recorded issue appearances, Illusion ranks among the most featured characters in comics.