Scarlet Witch's Fiery New Series: Chaos Meets Magic!
By Liam McGuire
Apr 17th 2024
Scarlet Witch has been a villain, a hero, and everything in between. In the new Scarlet Witch series, Wanda Maximoff will get the starring treatment in a continuation of Steve Orlando's acclaimed run—this time, the talented writer will be joined by X-Men: Red artist Jacob Camagni.
Debuting in the pages of The X-Men #4 by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee as the daughter of Magneto alongside her twin brother Pietro, Wanda has undergone significant change in the comics since her debut: From her ever-changing parentage to her mutant status getting retconned, to her powers increasing to the point where she’s one of the most powerful — if not the most powerful — heroes in the Marvel Universe. Still, despite the changes to her history, Scarlet Witch remains a fan-favorite character, whose popularity increased even more with Elizabeth Olsen bringing the magic-user to life on the big and small screen in the Avengers franchise and WandaVision series.
In Orlando’s previous Scarlet Witch series alongside artists Lorenzo Tammetta and Sara Pichelli, the titular hero sought to find her new normal while running her own emporium alongside her friend Darcy, where she assisted those in need of magical help. The comic saw Wanda fight several major threats, saw the return of Magneto’s clone Joseph, and teamed her up with Quicksilver. Now, the Scarlet Witch will face a potent force that will test her strength like nothing ever before.
Scarlet Witch #1 features a main cover from Russell Dauterman, who beautifully draws the hero as she casts a spell. Jenny Frison’s variant showcases the beautiful hero — and will be available as a 1:100 virgin variant as well. P. Craig Russell draws a spellbinding hidden gem foil variant, Skottie Young draws Scarlet Witch in his “big” style (also available as a black and white 1:50 incentive variant), and Tran Nguyen illustrates an out-of-this-world variant. Additionally, a 1:25 variant from Alexander Lozano will be available. CaptCan Comics will have all incentives available for purchase upon release! Check out Frison’s cover below, followed by the text solicitation.
STEVE ORLANDO'S SCARLET WITCH RUN REIGNITES! The Scarlet Witch has carved out a haven for herself in upstate New York, but it's all about to go up in flames. Wanda's newfound peace has drawn the wrath of a primal force unlike anything she's ever faced before, and it won't stop until it razes Wanda's world to the ground. It's a clash of titans as Wanda and her allies fight for all she holds dear! What happens when an unstoppable force meets the end of all things? When pure chaos meets pure destruction? Wanda's about to find out — if she survives long enough. Jacopo Camagni (X-MEN: RED, Nomen Omen) joins writer Steve Orlando for an explosive new chapter of Scarlet Witch's story!
The Avengers Annual #10 facsimile edition arrives at CaptCan Comics on May 29th, 2024. The issue retails for $8.74 and can be pre-ordered on our website and in-store now! Check out CaptCan Comics’ extensive back issue selection to find more Rouge-starring stories!
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