The Vision and the Scarlet Witch
| The Vision and the Scarlet Witch | |
|---|---|
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | Limited series |
| Genre |
Superhero Magic |
| Publication date |
1982-1983 1985-1986 |
| No. of issues |
4 12 |
| Main character(s) |
Scarlet Witch Vision |
| Creative team | |
| Written by |
Bill Mantlo Steve Englehart |
| Penciller(s) |
Rick Leonardi Richard Howell |
The Vision and the Scarlet Witch is the name of two limited series published by Marvel Comics. They starred Vision and the Scarlet Witch, two longtime members of the Avengers.
Publication history
Volume 1
The first limited series was published in November 1982, for four issues. It was written by Bill Mantlo and pencilled by Rick Leonardi.[1] In this series, the villain Magneto is retconned as the father of the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, and intending to give up his villainous life.[2] The reveal had some previous clues released in the Avengers and X-Men titles, and stayed as comic book canon for decades, until it was undone in the 2014 crossover AXIS.[3]
Volume 2
The second twelve-issue series was published in 1985, and was written by Steve Englehart, who had already worked with the characters in the Avengers comic book. In this second series, the Scarlet Witch gets pregnant by magical means and delivers two sons.[4] Englehart tried to keep the series self-contained, and made the characters resign from the Avengers to avoid having to stick to their events.[5] He also omitted the theme of the racism towards mutants, considering that it was already dealt with at the X-Men's own comic.[5] The comic book was more focused on family drama than superhero exploits. Magic was also a common topic, but it was toned down in comparison with Englehart's run with Dr. Strange.[5] Englehart lamented that the Scarlet Witch's motherhood did not stick, as the kids were killed shortly after he ended writing the character.[6]
References
- ↑ The Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1982 series) at the Grand Comics Database
- ↑ Ryan Rigley (May 31, 2013). "Quicksilver & Scarlet Witch: required reading". MTV. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ↑ Brian Cronin (January 25, 2015). "The Abandoned An' Forsaked – Magneto is Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch's Dad…Or IS He?". CBR. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ↑ The Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985 series) at the Grand Comics Database
- 1 2 3 Kurt Busiek (1985). "Avengers: Vision & The Scarlet Witch - A Year in the Life". Marvel Age. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
- ↑ Steve Englehart. "STEVE ENGLEHART responds". Women in refrigerators. Retrieved May 18, 2017.