I had no idea who Magik was until AVX
I was born in 88 and the only thing I knew about X-Men was the animated series and later the movies, so no clue who Illyana was...yes, I am ashamed!
When I randomly picked up an issue of AVX and saw this demonic girl with goat feet take out Doctor Strange in a place called Limbo, I needed to know more ASAP!
I believe I read almost all of her appearances since Giant Size X-Men and fell in love! Instantly becoming not only my favorite X-man, but favorite character in all of comics.
If Claremont hadn't created such a dynamic, sympathetic, bad-ass character, I doubt she would have the prominence she does today.
And in modern times, Wells & Bendis absolutely did all the heavy lifting. Special thanks to Bachalo for her new look as well!
Claremont walked so Wells & Bendis could run.