Key Collector Comics
Speed
View Key Issues

Creation & Design

Speed was created by writer Allan Heinberg and artist Jim Cheung as part of the Young Avengers team, introduced to represent a new generation of heroes.

Early Years

Tommy Shepherd, a young boy with the ability to move at superhuman speeds, was raised in a world where superheroes were often idolized. He discovered his powers during a confrontation with the Young Avengers.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Speed evolves from a young hero struggling with his identity to a key member of the Young Avengers, learning the importance of teamwork and responsibility.

Cultural Reception

Speed has been well-received by fans for his relatable struggles and dynamic powers, becoming a beloved character in the Marvel Universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Tommy Shepherd
Aliases:
Speed, Young Avenger
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Young Avengers, Avengers
Abilities:
Super speed, Enhanced reflexes, Time manipulation
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.

Vision and the Scarlet Witch, The #12

Marvel ⋅ 1986

View Details  ⋅  View Variants (1)
Vision and the Scarlet Witch, The #12
 
Low
$1
Mid
$5
High
$15

Key Facts

Scarlet Witch gives birth to her and the Vision's twin sons

1st appearance of Thomas Shepherd as a baby, later becomes Speed

1st appearance of Billy Kaplan as a baby, later becomes Wiccan

West Coast Avengers #52

Marvel ⋅ 1989

View Details  ⋅  View Variants (1)
West Coast Avengers #52
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$3

Key Facts

Origin and "death" of Tommy and Billy Maximoff, the children of Scarlet Witch explained to have been manifestations of Wanda's mind combined with missing pieces of Mephisto

Last Avengers Story, The #2

Marvel ⋅ 1995

View Details
Last Avengers Story, The #2
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$5

Key Facts

1st appearance of Benjamin Parker, son of Peter Parker

1st appearance of Tommy Maximoff, son of Scarlet Witch and Vision

Story takes place in the Alterniverse, an imprint Marvel briefly used for their ‘What If...?’ stories

Written in 1986 but delayed until 1996 because Marvel editors felt the story moved too slow

Young Avengers #10

Marvel ⋅ 2006

View Details
Young Avengers #10
 
Low
$4
Mid
$12
High
$40

Key Facts

1st appearance of Tommy Shepherd as a young man, son of Scarlet Witch, becomes Speed in Young Avengers #12

Young Avengers #12

Marvel ⋅ 2006

View Details
Young Avengers #12
 
Low
$2
Mid
$8
High
$20

Key Facts

First time Kate Bishop is referred to as Hawkeye by Jessica Jones, then later in a note from Captain America

Tommy Shepherd becomes Speed

Young Avengers Presents #3

Marvel ⋅ 2008

View Details
Young Avengers Presents #3
 
Low
$3
Mid
$9
High
$30

Key Facts

Story revisits plot points from West Coast Avengers where Billy and Tommy were revealed to be fragments of Mephisto's soul that were recovered by Master Pandemonium

Avengers: The Children's Crusade #1

Marvel ⋅ 2010

View Details  ⋅  View Variants (6)
Avengers: The Children's Crusade #1
 
Low
$2
Mid
$8
High
$20

Key Facts

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]

Adjust Your Filters To See More Comics!

By default Key Collector searches for Standard Cover Key Issues.

Adjust the "Variants" and/or "Non-Key Issues" search filters above for additional content:

  • Variant Covers ([[totalVariants]])
  • Non-Key Issues ([[totalNonKeys]])

At Key Collector, our primary focus is on unearthing those rare Standard Cover Key Issues for you. However, the world of comic collectibles is vast and varied. We want to make sure you have the tools to explore it all!