10 Most Heartbreaking X-Men Moments In Comics History
6. Colossus Dies To Save Everyone
Over the course of eight years, the Legacy Virus claimed the lives of some of our audiences favorite characters. Among them was not only Moira, but also Colossus's little sister, Magik. Her death inspired him to sacrifice his own life to destroy the virus once and for all
In hopes of perfecting the cure that Moira left behind, Beast rigorously continued her research. The blue fur ball eventually learns that there is only one way that the cure can work. The cure must be airborne and activated into the atmosphere once a mutant injects the virus into their own bloodstream.
Mr. McCoy wanted to wait for a better solution, but Colossus disagreed. In fact, the Russian strongman is certain the time for waiting is over. So he Colossus injects it into himself and sacrifices his life in a moment that's both heartbreaking and noble.