Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch

Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch, is a Marvel Comics character known for her reality-altering powers, derived from chaos magic. She's Magneto's daughter and Quicksilver's sister.

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Profession :

Character

Persona :

Cinematic | Literary

Universe :

Marvel

Birthplace :

Wundagore Mountain, Transia

First appearing in Marvel Comics’ X-Men #4 in 1964, Wanda Maximoff, also known as Scarlet Witch, is a complex and powerful character with a rich history. Initially introduced as a member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, she later joined the Avengers and became a prominent figure in the Marvel Universe.

Born in Sokovia, Wanda and her twin brother, Pietro (Quicksilver), were experimented on by HYDRA, granting them superhuman abilities. Trained in combat and espionage, they initially worked as HYDRA agents before joining the Avengers.

Wanda possesses a vast array of abilities, including telepathy, telekinesis, reality manipulation, and chaos magic. She played pivotal roles in defeating Ultron, sacrificing herself in “Avengers: Infinity War,” and resurrecting to aid in the defeat of Thanos in “Avengers: Endgame.”

Romantically involved with Vision, Wanda has experienced both personal triumphs and struggles, including mental health challenges due to her immense power and traumatic events. Her character has been portrayed in various media, notably by Elizabeth Olsen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Wanda Maximoff’s journey is marked by her evolution from a conflicted individual to a powerful and compassionate hero, making her a fan-favorite character in the Marvel Universe.