Mar 1, 1964 CE
First Appearance in X-Men #4
Wanda Maximoff and her twin brother Pietro debut as members of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, introduced by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. #marvel #comics
Chronological Storyline (28 Milestones)
May 1, 1965 CE
Revealed as Magneto's Children
In X-Men #11, Magneto reveals that Wanda and Pietro are his children, establishing their mutant lineage. #marvel #comics
Sep 1, 1966 CE
Joins the Avengers
In Avengers #16, Wanda and Pietro defect from the Brotherhood and join the Avengers, becoming longtime members. #marvel #avengers
Nov 1, 1968 CE
First Use of 'Hex' Power
In Avengers #57, Wanda's probability-altering hex power is formally named, distinguishing her from traditional magic. #marvel #comics
Aug 1, 1970 CE
Romance with Vision Begins
In Avengers #76, Wanda and the Vision's romantic relationship starts, becoming a central storyline. #marvel #romance
Jun 1, 1975 CE
Marries the Vision
In Giant-Size Avengers #4, Wanda and Vision marry in a landmark superhero wedding. #marvel #comics
Oct 1, 1982 CE
First Solo Series: The Vision and the Scarlet Witch
A limited series focusing on Wanda and Vision's domestic life, exploring her magical heritage. #marvel #comics
Dec 1, 1985 CE
Children Born and Erased
In Vision and the Scarlet Witch #12, Wanda gives birth to twins William and Thomas, but they are later revealed to be fragments of Mephisto and erased. #marvel #tragedy
Jan 1, 1989 CE
Breakdown and Mental Instability
In West Coast Avengers #42, Wanda's mental state deteriorates after her children's loss, leading to erratic behavior. #marvel #comics
Aug 1, 1994 CE
Revealed as Nexus Being
In Avengers West Coast #100, Wanda is identified as a nexus being, a linchpin of reality with immense power. #marvel #comics
Sep 1, 1998 CE
Chaos Magic Retcon
In Avengers #3 (vol. 3), it is revealed that Wanda's powers are chaos magic, not just mutant probability manipulation. #marvel #magic
Aug 1, 2004 CE
Avengers Disassembled
In Avengers #500-503, Wanda suffers a breakdown and uses her powers to dismantle the Avengers, causing several deaths. #marvel #event
Jun 1, 2005 CE
House of Miniseries Begins
The House of M storyline starts, where Wanda alters reality to create a mutant-dominated world. #marvel #event
Nov 1, 2005 CE
No More Mutants
In House of M #7, Wanda utters 'No more mutants,' depowering most mutants and reducing the mutant population drastically. #marvel #event
Mar 1, 2006 CE
Wanda's Disappearance
After House of M, Wanda vanishes, with many heroes believing she is dead or in hiding. #marvel #comics
May 1, 2010 CE
Return in Avengers: The Children's Crusade
Wanda returns in the limited series Avengers: The Children's Crusade, seeking redemption and reuniting with her children's reincarnations. #marvel #comics
Oct 1, 2012 CE
Joins the Uncanny Avengers
Wanda becomes a member of the Unity Squad in Uncanny Avengers #1, working alongside mutants and humans. #marvel #comics
Mar 1, 2014 CE
AXIS Event: Inversion
In Avengers & X-Men: AXIS, Wanda's moral alignment is inverted, causing her to act villainously before being restored. #marvel #event )
Oct 1, 2015 CE
Secret Wars: Battleworld Role
During Secret Wars, Wanda appears in the Battleworld domain of the Valley of Flame, serving as a sorceress. #marvel #event )
Jan 1, 2016 CE
Scarlet Witch Solo Series
A new solo series begins, exploring Wanda's magical heritage and her quest to master chaos magic. #marvel #comics )
May 1, 2017 CE
Revealed as Not Magneto's Daughter
In Uncanny Avengers #24, it is revealed that Wanda and Pietro are not Magneto's biological children, retconning decades of lore. #marvel #retcon
Jul 1, 2019 CE
House of X / Powers of X: Krakoa Era
Wanda is resurrected on Krakoa and becomes a key figure in the mutant nation, though initially distrusted. #marvel #xmen
Dec 1, 2020 CE
Trial of Magneto Begins
The limited series Trial of Magneto starts, focusing on Wanda's murder and the investigation into her death. #marvel #event
Mar 1, 2021 CE
Wanda's Resurrection in Trial of Magneto
In Trial of Magneto #5, Wanda is resurrected and reveals her plan to create a mutant resurrection protocol. #marvel #comics
Aug 1, 2021 CE
Scarlet Witch Becomes the Nexus of All Realities
In the aftermath of Trial of Magneto, Wanda becomes the guardian of the Waiting Room, a realm for mutant souls. #marvel #magic
Jan 1, 2022 CE
Scarlet Witch Vol. 2 Series
A new ongoing series launches, with Wanda operating as a sorceress and exploring her place in the Marvel Universe. #marvel #comics )
May 1, 2023 CE
Contest of Chaos Crossover
Wanda participates in the Contest of Chaos event, facing off against other magic users. #marvel #event
Mar 1, 2024 CE
Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver Limited Series
A limited series reuniting Wanda and Pietro, exploring their bond and family history. #marvel #comics