Quicksilver
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
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
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1964
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Vol. 1
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
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
Uncanny X-Men #5
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
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
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
Uncanny X-Men #6
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
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
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
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1965
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Vol. 1
Hawkeye joins The Avengers
Scarlet Witch joins The Avengers
Quicksilver joins The Avengers
Iron Man leaves the Avengers
3rd appearance of Kang
Hawkeye joins The Avengers
Scarlet Witch joins The Avengers
Quicksilver joins The Avengers
Iron Man leaves the Avengers
3rd appearance of Kang
Avengers, The #49
Marvel
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1968
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Vol. 1
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
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
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1969
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Vol. 1
Reprint of X-Men #4 (1964), 1st appearance of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants: Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Toad, Mastermind
Reprint of X-Men #4 (1964), 1st appearance of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants: Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Toad, Mastermind
Fantastic Four #150
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
Marriage of Quicksilver & Crystal
Avengers, The #185
Marvel
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1979
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Vol. 1
Origin of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch
First meeting of Modred- possessed by Chthon, and Wanda, where she encounters the Darkhold
Origin of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch
First meeting of Modred- possessed by Chthon, and Wanda, where she encounters the Darkhold
Avengers, The #186
Marvel
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1979
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Vol. 1
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
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
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1982
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Vol. 1
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
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
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2012
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Vol. 1
Origin of Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver
Variant cover art by Jack Kirby
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