Agatha Harkness

Creation & Design

Agatha Harkness was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, first appearing in the Fantastic Four series as a powerful witch with a long history in the Marvel Universe.

Early Years

Agatha has been a part of the Marvel Universe since the 1970s, often depicted as a mentor to various characters, including Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch).

Character Development

Over the years, Agatha Harkness has evolved from a supporting character to a complex figure in her own right, often straddling the line between hero and villain, and exploring themes of power, responsibility, and the consequences of magic.

Cultural Reception

Agatha Harkness has been well-received by fans and critics alike, particularly following her portrayal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which has brought renewed interest in her character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Agatha Harkness
Aliases:
Agatha,The Witch
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
The Avengers,The Darkhold Redeemers,The Coven of Witches
Abilities:
Magic,Sorcery,Telepathy,Illusion Casting
Equipment:
Darkhold,Witch's Staff
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
gray

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1st appearance of Agatha Harkness, Franklin Richards’ nanny and a mentor to Scarlet Witch

1st appearance of Ebony, Agatha's cat who turns into a demon-like creature

First mention of the name Franklin Richards

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2nd appearance of Agatha Harkness

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1st cover appearance of Agatha Harkness

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1st appearance of Nicholas Scratch, the warlock son of Agatha Harkness

1st full team appearance of the Witches of New Salem

Marvel ⋅ 2004

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Death of Agatha Harkness, killed by the Scarlet Witch after discovering she once had children and Agatha was instrumental in making her forget

Doctor Strange summarizes events that led to Wanda's madness in a double-page spread

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1st appearance of Agatha Harkness in the Ultimate Universe, a younger version than the 616 character

Marvel ⋅ 2017

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Cover art by David Aja featuring Agatha Harkness

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Origin of Agatha Harkness, a younger version of the witch

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