Scarlet Witch & Wonder Man: Marvel Legends History

Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch, has one of the most heartbreaking and complicated romantic histories in Marvel Comics. Her loves are often tied to tragedy, identity crises, and the chaos of her powers—making her story as much about searching for connection as it is about superheroics. At the center is her iconic romance with Vision, but she’s had other significant partners too, from awkward triangles to healthier bonds.

The Iconic Romance: Vision

Wanda and Vision’s love story is Marvel’s classic tale of opposites attracting—a powerful chaos magic user and a synthezoid struggling with humanity. They met as Avengers in the late 1960s, with Vision debuting in Avengers #57 (1968), created by Ultron using brain patterns from Wonder Man (Simon Williams).

Their bond grew in the 1970s under writer Steve Englehart. Flirtation sparked during crises like the Kree-Skrull War, and they married in Giant-Size Avengers #4 (1975)—a milestone celebrated with its 50th anniversary in 2025.

They briefly retired to suburban life in New Jersey, explored in the Vision and the Scarlet Witch limited series (1982 and 1985-1986). Wanda used her magic to conceive twins, Billy and Tommy (later revealed as Wiccan and Speed in Young Avengers).

Tragedy struck in John Byrne’s West Coast Avengers run. In “Vision Quest” (Avengers West Coast #42-57), Vision was dismantled and rebuilt emotionless, erasing his love for Wanda. Their twins were retconned as Mephisto’s soul fragments and reabsorbed. These losses triggered Wanda’s breakdowns, leading to Avengers Disassembled (2004) and House of M (2005), where her “No More Mutants” altered reality.

They attempted reconciliations, but pain lingered for decades.

In 2025’s five-issue The Vision & the Scarlet Witch limited series by Steve Orlando, they reunited dramatically. Mysterious doors lured people with promises of lost loved ones. Vision was mortally wounded investigating them, forcing Wanda to use extreme magic. They faced threats like the Grim Reaper and Gargantos in the Graverealm.

In the finale (#5), Wanda reshaped a realm where they lived a full lifetime together—growing old, facing joys and fights—before returning to Earth-616 unchanged, finally at peace. It’s a rare happy note after 50+ years of turmoil.

The Messy Triangle: Wonder Man

Vision’s personality was based on Simon Williams’ brain patterns, creating an awkward love triangle. Simon developed unspoken feelings for Wanda but felt guilty, seeing Vision as a “brother.”

During “Vision Quest,” Wanda begged Simon to restore Vision’s emotions. He refused, partly due to his own hopes. This devastated Wanda and ended her marriage.

In Kurt Busiek’s Avengers Vol. 3 (late 1990s-early 2000s), Wanda resurrected Simon fully after he “died” again. With Vision distant, they dated passionately—Simon offering the human warmth Vision lost. But Wanda couldn’t fully let go of her original love, and the baggage (including hints that Vision’s feelings echoed Simon’s subconscious) doomed it. They broke up around Avengers #51.

Fans debate: Was Wanda chasing Vision’s “echo,” or was Simon the “real” match? They’ve flirted with rekindling (e.g., Uncanny Avengers), but it never lasts. Vision remains her deepest love.

Other Notable Romances

Wanda’s heart has wandered elsewhere, often briefly or complicated:

Doctor Doom: In Avengers: Children’s Crusade (2010-2012), a depowered, amnesiac Wanda was engaged to Doom in Latveria. She believed she loved him, but it involved manipulation. Real feelings existed in her altered state, but it ended badly upon recovery.
Doctor Voodoo (Jericho Drumm): A more positive, recent pairing. They bonded over mysticism in Uncanny Avengers (2015+). Shared understanding led to flirtation and a stable relationship—perhaps her healthiest post-Vision. It was ongoing in her 2023-2024 solo series, though recent stories shift focus to family and solo adventures.
Captain America: Early crush in the 1960s upon joining the Avengers. Briefly revisited with hints and a kiss in modern retellings, but never serious.

Minor flings include early Hawkeye interest (she chose Vision) and forgotten ones like Century.

Wanda’s romances often reflect her struggles—magic, loss, mental health. Many end in heartbreak due to reality-warping chaos.

In the MCU

The films adapted Vision-Wanda differently (no Wonder Man brain patterns). Sparks in Age of Ultron (2015), secret romance in Civil War/Infinity War, grief in WandaVision (2021). White Vision exists post-Multiverse of Madness (2022), but no reunion yet. Upcoming Vision Quest (2026 Disney+ series) focuses on White Vision’s identity, with Ultron returning—Wanda’s role uncertain.

Wanda’s story proves even in superhero worlds, love endures through chaos. Vision is her enduring match, but her heart’s journey adds depth to one of Marvel’s most tragic heroes.

A Heart Refined by Chaos

Wanda Maximoff’s romantic history is far more than a series of subplots; it is a roadmap of her evolution as a woman and a cosmic entity. Her heart has served as both her greatest strength and her most vulnerable flaw. From the domestic dreams she shared with Vision to the complicated reflections of love she found in Wonder Man and the grounding respect she shared with Doctor Voodoo, Wanda’s journey has been a persistent search for belonging.

Her story proves that love, in the Marvel Universe, is often the ultimate catalyst for change. It has driven her to reshape reality, to endure unimaginable grief, and ultimately, to find a sense of self that exists independently of the men in her life. Whether she is finding peace in a digital soul or solace in ancient magic, the Scarlet Witch remains a testament to the fact that even a heart touched by chaos never stops seeking a place to call home.

The Comic Vault: A Must-Read

“Is a man not more than the sum of his memories? I love you, Vision… for what you are, not what you were.”
— Scarlet Witch, Avengers West Coast #45 (1989). This issue highlights the devastating moment Wanda realizes her husband has returned as an emotionless shell, marking the beginning of the most tragic chapter in their history.