Vision
Creation & Design
Vision was created by Roy Thomas and John Buscema, inspired by the character of the original Human Torch.Early Years
Initially introduced as a villain, Vision quickly became a key member of the Avengers, showcasing his complex nature as an android with human emotions.Character Development
Vision's character has evolved from a simple android to a complex being grappling with identity, emotions, and humanity.Cultural Reception
Vision has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his depth and complexity.Character Details
Real Name:
Victor Shade
Aliases:
The Vision, Synthetic Man
Species:
Android
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, West Coast Avengers, Young Avengers
Abilities:
Density Control, Flight, Energy Projection, Superhuman Strength
Weight:
190lbs
Height:
6' 2"
Eye Color:
yellow
Hair Color:
none
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Avengers, The #57
Marvel
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1968
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Vision
2nd appearance of Ultron
Avengers, The #58
Marvel
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1968
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance and origin of Vision, revealed Wonder Man's brain patterns are preserved in Vision's mind
Vision joins The Avengers
First meeting of Black Panther and Thor, Iron Man
Iconic final page depicts Vision crying with the text '...even an android can cry!'
2nd appearance and origin of Vision, revealed Wonder Man's brain patterns are preserved in Vision's mind
Vision joins The Avengers
First meeting of Black Panther and Thor, Iron Man
Iconic final page depicts Vision crying with the text '...even an android can cry!'
Avengers, The #59
Marvel
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1968
•
Vol. 1
Hank Pym becomes Yellowjacket, formerly Goliath
3rd appearance of Vision
Hank Pym becomes Yellowjacket, formerly Goliath
3rd appearance of Vision
Sub-Mariner #8
Marvel
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1968
•
Vol. 1
Iconic cover art by John Buscema
Classic battle Sub-Mariner vs The Thing
4th appearance of Vision
Iconic cover art by John Buscema
Classic battle Sub-Mariner vs The Thing
4th appearance of Vision
Avengers, The #76
Marvel
•
1970
•
Vol. 1
First meeting of Vision and Scarlet Witch
Avengers, The #133
Marvel
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1975
•
Vol. 1
Origin of the Kree/Skrull war
Origin of Mantis
Origin of Vision
1st full appearance of the Cotati, a plantlike humanoid race
Origin of the Kree/Skrull war
Origin of Mantis
Origin of Vision
1st full appearance of the Cotati, a plantlike humanoid race
Avengers, The #134
Marvel
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1975
•
Vol. 1
Vision learns his body was created from the android Jim Hammond who was the Golden Age Human Torch
Vision learns his body was created from the android Jim Hammond who was the Golden Age Human Torch
Avengers, The #135
Marvel
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1975
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Vision
Giant-Size Avengers #4
Marvel
•
1975
•
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 #158
Marvel
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1977
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Graviton
Battle of Wonder Man vs Vision
1st appearance and origin of Graviton
Battle of Wonder Man vs Vision
Avengers, The #181
Marvel
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1979
•
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
Marvel Super Action #18
Marvel
•
1980
•
Vol. 2
Reprint of Avengers #57, the first appearance of Vision
Vision and the Scarlet Witch, The #1
Marvel
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1982
•
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
Vision and the Scarlet Witch, The #12
Marvel
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1986
•
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 #42
Marvel
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1989
•
Vol. 2
Vision Quest story arc begins
West Coast Avengers #45
Marvel
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1989
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of the Vision, colorless, after being dismantled and reassembled without programming
[October 2022 - rumor that a TV series is in the works with the title VisionQuest / confirmed by Deadline]
1st appearance of the Vision, colorless, after being dismantled and reassembled without programming
[October 2022 - rumor that a TV series is in the works with the title VisionQuest / confirmed by Deadline]
Avengers Spotlight #40
Marvel
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1991
•
Vol. 1
Vision programs himself with the brain patterns of a deceased scientist after losing his humanity when reassembled in West Coast Avengers #45
The last four issues of Avengers Spotlight made up a story arc called Avengers Reborn that aimed to wipe the slate clean for each individual character: Vision, Black Knight, Tigra, Doctor Druid
Vision programs himself with the brain patterns of a deceased scientist after losing his humanity when reassembled in West Coast Avengers #45
The last four issues of Avengers Spotlight made up a story arc called Avengers Reborn that aimed to wipe the slate clean for each individual character: Vision, Black Knight, Tigra, Doctor Druid
Avengers, The #360
Marvel
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1993
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Anti-Vision
Vision's consciousness is switched with Anti-Vision, returning him to his initial red, green and yellow design
Embossed cover
1st full appearance of Anti-Vision
Vision's consciousness is switched with Anti-Vision, returning him to his initial red, green and yellow design
Embossed cover
Avengers, The #500
Marvel
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2004
•
Vol. 1
Death of Vision, ripped apart by She-Hulk - resurrected in Avengers #19 (2012)
Death of Vision, ripped apart by She-Hulk - resurrected in Avengers #19 (2012)
Variant cover art by Daniel Acuna
Cover art inspired by X-Men #137
Free Comic Book Day 2015: All-New All-Different Avengers #1
Marvel
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2015
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the All-New, All-Different Avengers, led by Iron Man: Captain America (Wilson), Spider-Man (Morales), Ms. Marvel (Khan), Thor (Foster), Nova (Alexander), Vision
1st team appearance of the All-New, All-Different Avengers, led by Iron Man: Captain America (Wilson), Spider-Man (Morales), Ms. Marvel (Khan), Thor (Foster), Nova (Alexander), Vision
The Vision #1
Marvel
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2015
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of Virginia Vision, wife of Vision
1st appearance of Vin Vision, son of Vision
1st appearance of Viv Vision, daughter of Vision
Death of Grim Reaper, beaten to death with a pan by Virginia Vision
[December 2022 - Viv Vision rumored for Vision Quest Disney+ series / February 2025 - casting of Ruaridh Mollica for the Vision series on Disney+ will cause speculation that the actor will portray Vin Vision or Tommy Shepherd aka Speed]
1st appearance of Virginia Vision, wife of Vision
1st appearance of Vin Vision, son of Vision
1st appearance of Viv Vision, daughter of Vision
Death of Grim Reaper, beaten to death with a pan by Virginia Vision
[December 2022 - Viv Vision rumored for Vision Quest Disney+ series / February 2025 - casting of Ruaridh Mollica for the Vision series on Disney+ will cause speculation that the actor will portray Vin Vision or Tommy Shepherd aka Speed]
Variant cover art by Marcos Martin
Variant cover art by Ryan Sook
Variant cover art by Dale Keown
Variant cover art by Tula Lotay
Variant cover art by Michael Cho
The Vision #7
Marvel
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2016
•
Vol. 2
Copies ordered by retailers: 19,623
Variant cover art by Mike Mignola
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
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