10 Facts About Wanda Maximoff

Wanda Maximoff, also known as Scarlet Witch, is a Marvel Comics superhero and member of the Avengers.

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She was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in X-Men #4 in March 1964.

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Wanda is the twin sister of Pietro Maximoff, also known as Quicksilver.

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She has the ability to manipulate reality and energy through her hex powers.

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Wanda has been a member of the Avengers and the X-Men and has also been a part of other teams such as the West Coast Avengers and the Lady Liberators.

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In the comics, Wanda has had a number of romantic relationships, including Vision, the android Avenger, and the mutant known as the Vision.

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Wanda's powers have been depicted as both a blessing and a curse, as she struggles to control her abilities and the consequences that come with them.

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In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Wanda Maximoff is portrayed by actress Elizabeth Olsen.

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Scarlet Witch plays a villain role in the MCU movie Doctor strange: The Madness of Multiverse

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Wanda Maximoff is one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel universe and her story has been heavily tied to the theme of loss and grief.

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