‘Wandavision’: Comics to Read After Watching the Series
Scarlet Witch
Perhaps the most important character in Wandavision is Wanda Maximoff, also known as the Scarlet Witch. Wanda came to the comics in 1964 with her brother, Quicksilver, as part of Magneto’s Brotherhood of Evil. This is in X-Men #4 and she’s a villain.
She later finds out Magneto is her real father, but recent canon changed it.
House of M
The most important Wanda story is written by Brian Michael Bendis. House of M sees Wanda re-writing reality and giving everyone the life they want. However, the catch is Mutants are supreme while humans are beneath them. It shows Wanda’s reality-bending powers similar to Wandavision.
Furthermore, it also features Quicksilver and shows the relationship between the brother and sister. This is the story that defines Wanda and has one of the biggest changes in Marvel history concerning Mutants.
Avengers: Disassembled
Avengers: Disassembled is the precursor to House of M and delves even further into Wanda’s reality-bending powers. It also posits Wanda as a villain, even if it’s through mind control from Doctor Doom.
The story is another controversial take due to its reconning and inability to stick to what’s come before.
Moreover, to better understand House of M, it’s a good idea to read Avengers: Disassembled first.
Scarlet Witch
Scarlet Witch is the most recent solo series for the character. Written by James Robinson, Scarlet Witch delves into the character’s confusing history and condenses it for new readers. Robinson makes Wanda question her powers and explores how she uses them and learns to control them.
It sounds similar to how Wandavision ends as Wanda decides to figure out who the Scarlet Witch part of her is.
Scarlet Witch and Vision: a Year in the Life
It features them living in New Jersey as a married couple. This seems to be part of the inspiration for Wandavision. One of their neighbors is also named Norm. Although, Wanda isn’t controlling anyone, and Vision is real.
The comic includes Agatha Harkness too. This is far into Agatha and Wanda’s mentorship and shows a different side to the character than what’s seen in Wandavision. If you’re looking for a version of Wandavision where Wanda and Vision live in real domestic bliss, look no further than this one.
It’s written by Steve Englehart.
