Modern Scarlet Witch vs. Original Scarlet Witch

Attribute	Modern Scarlet Witch	Original Scarlet Witch
First Appearance	Avengers #500 (2004)	X-Men #4 (1964)
Costume	Red and black bodysuit with cape	Red and pink bodysuit with cape
Powers	Reality warping, chaos magic	Hex powers, probability manipulation
Family	Daughter of Magneto, sister of Quicksilver	Daughter of Magneto, sister of Quicksilver

Origin Story

Scarlet Witch, also known as Wanda Maximoff, made her first appearance in X-Men #4 in 1964. She was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. In the original comics, Scarlet Witch and her twin brother Quicksilver were mutants who were initially members of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants before joining the Avengers. Their powers were a result of genetic mutation. In the modern version of Scarlet Witch, her origin story has been slightly altered. She is still a mutant, but her powers are now tied to the mystical energies of chaos magic.

Powers and Abilities

In the original comics, Scarlet Witch's powers were primarily focused on probability manipulation and hexes. She could alter the likelihood of events happening in her favor and cast spells that caused bad luck for her enemies. Over time, her powers evolved to include reality warping abilities, allowing her to reshape reality on a massive scale. In the modern version, Scarlet Witch's powers have been expanded even further. She is now one of the most powerful magic users in the Marvel Universe, capable of manipulating reality, time, and space with ease.

Costume and Appearance

Originally, Scarlet Witch's costume consisted of a red leotard with a cape and a headdress adorned with a jewel. Her look was inspired by traditional Romani clothing, reflecting her Eastern European heritage. In the modern comics, Scarlet Witch's costume has been updated to reflect her more mystical powers. She now wears a more intricate outfit with flowing robes and intricate patterns that evoke a sense of magic and mystery. Her headdress has also been redesigned to look more like a crown, symbolizing her status as a powerful sorceress.

Personality and Characterization

In the original comics, Scarlet Witch was portrayed as a somewhat naive and idealistic character. She was fiercely loyal to her brother Quicksilver and often struggled with feelings of insecurity and self-doubt. Over time, her character evolved to become more confident and assertive, taking on leadership roles within the Avengers. In the modern comics, Scarlet Witch's personality has been further developed to explore the darker aspects of her character. She grapples with the consequences of her reality-warping powers and the moral dilemmas that come with wielding such immense power.

Relationships and Team Affiliations

In the original comics, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver were closely linked as siblings and often fought alongside each other as members of various superhero teams. Scarlet Witch was a longtime member of the Avengers and had close relationships with characters like Vision and Hawkeye. In the modern comics, Scarlet Witch's relationships have become more complex. She has had romantic entanglements with characters like Doctor Strange and even had a brief marriage to Vision. Her alliances have shifted, and she has been a member of teams like the Uncanny Avengers and the Young Avengers.