Scarlet Witch
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
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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
•
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
Avengers, The #76
Marvel
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1970
•
Vol. 1
First meeting of Vision and Scarlet Witch
Giant-Size Avengers #4
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
Marriage of Vision and Scarlet Witch
Origin of Mantis, the Celestial Madonna
Marriage of Vision and Scarlet Witch
Origin of Mantis, the Celestial Madonna
Avengers, The #181
Marvel
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1979
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Scott Lang, later becomes the second Ant-Man
New Avengers roster: Captain America, Iron Man, Beast, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Falcon and Wasp
1st appearance of Scott Lang, later becomes the second Ant-Man
New Avengers roster: Captain America, Iron Man, Beast, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Falcon and Wasp
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
Vision and the Scarlet Witch, The #1
Marvel
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1982
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Vol. 1
First solo series featuring Vision and Scarlet Witch
1st appearance of Samhain, the physical embodiment of Halloween
First solo series featuring Vision and Scarlet Witch
1st appearance of Samhain, the physical embodiment of Halloween
Fantastic Four #277
Marvel
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1985
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Vol. 1
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
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
Vision and the Scarlet Witch, The #4
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Glamor and Illusion, friends of Scarlet Witch and also thieves who use a magic show to distract victims
Scarlet Witch confirms that she is the daughter of Magneto
1st appearance of Glamor and Illusion, friends of Scarlet Witch and also thieves who use a magic show to distract victims
Scarlet Witch confirms that she is the daughter of Magneto
Vision and the Scarlet Witch, The #12
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 2
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
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
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1989
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Vol. 2
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
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
West Coast Avengers #55
Marvel
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1990
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Vol. 2
Debut of Dark Scarlet Witch costume, the evil aspect of Maximoff's persona emerges
Debut of Dark Scarlet Witch costume, the evil aspect of Maximoff's persona emerges
West Coast Avengers #56
Marvel
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1990
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Vol. 2
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)
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)
West Coast Avengers #61
Marvel
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1990
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Vol. 2
Scarlet Witch is revealed to be a Nexus Being, one who belongs equally to all possible timelines and divergent realties
Origin of Immortus
Cameo appearance of the Time-Keepers
Scarlet Witch is revealed to be a Nexus Being, one who belongs equally to all possible timelines and divergent realties
Origin of Immortus
Cameo appearance of the Time-Keepers
Scarlet Witch #1
Marvel
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1994
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Vol. 1
First solo title series featuring Scarlet Witch
Avengers, The #503
Marvel
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2004
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Vol. 1
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
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
House of M #1
Marvel
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2005
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Vol. 1
Wanda Maximoff alters the reality of the Marvel Universe
1st appearance of Criti Noll disguised as Yellowjacket
Wanda Maximoff alters the reality of the Marvel Universe
1st appearance of Criti Noll disguised as Yellowjacket
Variant cover art by Joe Quesada
House of M #7
Marvel
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2005
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Vol. 1
By speaking the words, "no more mutants," Scarlet Witch removes the superhuman abilities from the world's population of mutants except for 198 individuals
By speaking the words, "no more mutants," Scarlet Witch removes the superhuman abilities from the world's population of mutants except for 198 individuals
Variant cover art by Frank Cho
Avengers: The Children's Crusade #1
Marvel
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2010
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Vol. 1
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]
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]
Variant cover art by Jelena-Kevic Djurdjevic
Women of Marvel variant
Variant cover art by Travis Charest
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 Nick Bradshaw
Variant cover art by Adi Granov
Variant cover art by Milo Manara
Variant cover art by Simon Bianchi
Variant cover art by Daniel Acuna
Cover art inspired by X-Men #137
Variant cover art by Greg Land
Avengers: Age of Ultron movie variant
Connecting cover
Variant cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover art inspired by the album 'Relapse' by Eminem
Variant cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Cover art inspired by the album 'Relapse' by Eminem
The Vision #7
Marvel
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2016
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Vol. 2
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Variant cover art by Adam Hughes
Variant cover art by Jack Kirby
Variant cover art by Adam Hughes
Variant cover art by Adi Granov
'Marvels' 25th Anniversary Tribute cover
Variant cover art by Adi Granov
'Marvels' 25th Anniversary Tribute cover
Variant virgin cover art by Adi Granov
Variant cover art by Greg Land
Variant virgin cover art by David Nakayama
Cover art by David Nakayama
There is also a virgin edition of this Nakayama cover
Cover art by David Nakayama
There is also a virgin edition of this Nakayama cover
X-Factor #10
Marvel
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2021
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Vol. 4
Death of Scarlet Witch
Variant cover art by Russell Dauterman
Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Negative Space variant
Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Negative Space variant
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