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Creation & Design

Quicksilver was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, first appearing in X-Men #4 in 1964. He was introduced as a mutant with the ability to move at superhuman speeds.

Early Years

Initially portrayed as a villain alongside his sister, Scarlet Witch, in the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Quicksilver's character evolved over time, leading him to join the Avengers and become a hero.

Character Development

Over the years, Quicksilver has transitioned from a villain to a hero, grappling with his identity as a mutant and his complicated family ties, particularly with his sister, Scarlet Witch.

Cultural Reception

Quicksilver has been well-received in various media, particularly for his portrayal in the X-Men films and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where his speed was visually represented in innovative ways.

Character Details

Real Name:
Pietro Maximoff
First Appearance:
Uncanny X-Men #4
Aliases:
Quicksilver, Pietro
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, X-Men, Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
Abilities:
Superhuman speed, Enhanced reflexes, Time manipulation (in some storylines)
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
silver

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Uncanny X-Men #4
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Uncanny X-Men #4
 
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1st team appearance of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants led by Magneto

1st appearance of Scarlet Witch

1st appearance of Quicksilver

1st appearance Mastermind, later becomes Jason Wyngarde

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1st appearance of Toad

2nd appearance of Magneto

Although the Scarlet Witch's costume is colored green on the cover, it is red in the story

[December 2023 - a Brotherhood of Mutants projects is rumored to be in discussion for the MCU slate]

Uncanny X-Men #5
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Uncanny X-Men #5
 
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Introduction of Asteroid M, Magneto's headquarters in outer space

3rd appearance of Magneto

2nd appearance of Scarlet Witch

2nd appearance of Quicksilver

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2nd team appearance of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants

Uncanny X-Men #6
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Uncanny X-Men #6
 
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Namor is confirmed to be a mutant in this issue making him the first mutant to appear in Marvel Comics having been introduced in 1939

3rd team appearance of The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants: Magneto, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Mastermind, Toad

Avengers, The #16
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Avengers, The #16
 
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Hawkeye joins The Avengers

Scarlet Witch joins The Avengers

Quicksilver joins The Avengers

Iron Man leaves the Avengers

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3rd appearance of Kang

Avengers, The #49
Marvel ⋅ 1968
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Avengers, The #49
 
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1st appearance of Typhon, a Titan from Olympus

Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver quit the Avengers

The concept of a nation designated to mutants is proposed by Magneto to the United Nations

Marvel Super-Heroes #23
Marvel ⋅ 1969
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Marvel Super-Heroes #23
 
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Reprint of X-Men #4 (1964), 1st appearance of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants: Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Toad, Mastermind

Fantastic Four #150
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Fantastic Four #150
 
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Marriage of Quicksilver & Crystal

Avengers, The #185
Marvel ⋅ 1979
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Avengers, The #185
 
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Origin of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch

First meeting of Modred- possessed by Chthon, and Wanda, where she encounters the Darkhold

Avengers, The #186
Marvel ⋅ 1979
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Avengers, The #186
 
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Chthon appears as a cloud entity and possesses the Scarlet Witch

1st appearance of Magda, the wife of Magneto and mother to Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch

Origin of Scarlet Witch and Pietro, told by Bova

Hinted that Magneto is the father of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch

Fantastic Four #240
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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Fantastic Four #240
 
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1st appearance of Luna Maximoff, the daughter of Quicksilver and the Inhuman, Crystal

The Inhumans move to the moon

In a panel where Black Bolt speaks, causing a massive explosion, there is an editor’s note that reads 'we're not going to insult your intelligence by placing a sound effect in this panel'. This is said to be a reference to an argument Byrne had with X-Men writer Chris Claremont, concerning the inclusion of a text representation of an explosion in X-Men #119 that Byrne felt was unnecessary

Avengers Origins: The Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver #1
Marvel ⋅ 2012
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Avengers Origins: The Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver #1
 
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Origin of Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver

Avengers, The #672
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1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Avengers, The #672
 
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Variant cover art by Jack Kirby

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