Tag: marvel comics

I want Wanda and Vision to be like in the comics because I want to see the critics pointing out how abusive this couple is. It will be a fun ride!

I encourage anyone to think critically of the media they consume.

There is no A- or B-list comic book character more than 5 years old that doesn’t have something that many people will find off-putting. There’s no ongoing comic book more than 10 years old that hasn’t gone through rough, perhaps even distasteful, stages.

For some, that might make it difficult to enjoy the medium. I really understand. I’ve gone through years where I drop some of my favorite stories and characters because they’re being handled in a way that makes me unhappy. In order for me to enjoy them again I have to make a conscious decision to accept how they were written but decide it won’t define the character to me. Every comic book fan does.

So for me, I don’t find Wanda and Vision’s relationship (roughly 1970-2002) in the comics abusive. On rare occasions it could be uncomfortable, but it was consistently written positively in my opinion. Post 2002 there are many moments I do not like that arise from both of them. I made a decision to accept this and not let those moments ruin the enjoyment of what I liked.

As for wanting the MCU couple to play out in a way you determine is abusive–if their comic book relationship makes you this angry, and eager for the negative cultural impact of seeing one of the biggest movie events of all time glorify abuse, you should step back. Being invested in hate over a comic book relationship isn’t worth it.

Vision has penis?

Ah, a timeless question.

He has sex. Vision and all of his other love interests (that last more than a few issues) have had sex.

Since Vision has been through a few different bodies, it’s hard to say. He is male identifying and is sexual; he has the capacity to create for himself a different body if he feels the one he has does not suit his image of himself. So the answer is “likely yes, but even if he doesn’t he still is sexual and has sex and his love interests are okay with that”.

If you mean MCU Vision, he was not born with one, but if he can give himself hair and make a perfect replica of a wool coat out of his own skin he can have as many dicks as he likes.

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The Vision & the Scarlet Witch v. 1 #1

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Celestial Quest #3

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Vision v. 2 #3

Okay, but imagine how hard it is to be a Historian within the Marvel Universe

magistrate-of-mediocrity:

Magneto: But Wanda! I really -am- you father!
Wanda: B-but that’s impossible! The High Evolutionary said–
Magneto: He only knows half of the story! I stole you back from the High Evolutionary and replaced you with clones from another timeline who are long dead and will in no way come back to confuse things further.
Historian: *furiously erasing everything in a notebook* Oh for fuck sake.

The best possible scenario:

Wanda and Vision have retained most of their personalities and control except specifically when it comes to HYDRA. Vision is unable to fully articulate thoughts that are subversive to HYDRA; Wanda is unable to act on thoughts that are subversive. Otherwise they are aware and the affair they have started is to comfort each other.

This is not ideal, but we can’t change it and at least it’s a scenario where they can be said to each be consenting to the relationship.

The worst possible scenario:

Wanda and Vision are both unable to say no, and Chthon is getting a kick out of torturing them.

No, wait, that’s not the worst–the worst is one of them can’t say no, and the other is taking advantage. That one is the worst.

Please, please, please Marvel–I know I’ve said that you should always fear them getting back together because of the inevitable break-up, but I didn’t realize that you could make me fear the hook-up even more and now I understand I underestimated your awful power so please don’t do this.

androidavenger:

“Their transparent lust for one another is so flagrant that it’s almost entertaining.”

So… Is this supposed to be Chthon’s secret love for Vision finally coming out? The panels seem to indicate it’s coming from Wanda, but why would Chthon act on Wanda’s feelings?

10:1 this is because of the movies though. They even dressed her in MCU Wanda’s style.