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Scarlet Witch

Scarlet Witch
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Creation & Design

Scarlet Witch was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, first appearing in X-Men #4. She was initially introduced as a villain alongside her brother Quicksilver.

Early Years

Wanda's early years were marked by her struggle with her powers and her complex relationship with her father, Magneto. Over time, she transitioned from villain to hero, becoming a key member of the Avengers.

Character Development

Over the years, Scarlet Witch has evolved from a villain to one of the most powerful heroes in the Marvel Universe, grappling with her identity, her powers, and her relationships with other characters.

Cultural Reception

Scarlet Witch has been received positively, with her character being praised for depth and complexity, particularly in recent adaptations.

Character Details

Real Name:
Wanda Maximoff
Aliases:
Witch, Scarlet Witch, Wanda
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Avengers, Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Young Avengers
Abilities:
Reality manipulation, Chaos magic, Telekinesis, Probability manipulation
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
Marvel Mar 1964

Uncanny X-Men #4

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
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
First interaction between Charles Xavier and Magneto, though their origins have since been retconned to have them meet earlier in their lives
Marvel May 1964

Uncanny X-Men #5

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
2nd team appearance of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
Marvel Jul 1964

Uncanny X-Men #6

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
Marvel Feb 1968

Avengers, The #49

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 Aug 1979

Avengers, The #186

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
Marvel Apr 1985

Fantastic Four #277

Fantastic Four #277
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Battle of Franklin Richards versus Mephisto that resulted in Mephisto's defeat
In Avengers West Coast #52, it is revealed that Mephisto's defeat at the hands of Franklin caused his soul to fracture into six fragments, two of which were unknowingly harnessed by the Scarlet Witch and used to later create her twin sons
Marvel Mar 1990 Vol 2

West Coast Avengers #56

West Coast Avengers #56
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1st cover appearance of Dark Scarlet, Wanda Maximoff in a new costume with evil persona
Scarlet Witch first appears in this form in the previous issue, West Coast Avengers #55
West Coast Avengers #56 was used as a prop in the Russo Brothers film, The Electric State (2025)
Marvel Dec 2004

Avengers, The #503

Avengers, The #503
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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
Marvel Oct 2005

House of M #7

House of M #7
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By speaking the words, "no more mutants," Scarlet Witch removes the superhuman abilities from the world's population of mutants except for 198 individuals
Marvel Sep 2010

Avengers: The Children's Crusade #1

Avengers: The Children's Crusade #1
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Nine-issue series that follows Wiccan (Billy) and Speed (Tommy) search for the Scarlet Witch who had been missing since the events of House of M
[March 2022 - rumor that unannounced MCU projects could borrow heavily from this story arc]

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