Quicksilver is a teamup character in marvel heroes 2015. Best comic book movies 50 amazing comic book films. As with horror and scifi, genre films have taken a step out of the dark or the page, in this case to become true cultural phenomenons. The franchises flagship character tony stark aka iron man whos played by robert downey jr. Jan, 2016 the original comic book quicksilver, this classic speedster was created for quality comics which was later purchased by dc. The son of a romani woman named magda and the supervillain magneto, pietro maximoff and his twin sister wanda were born on wundergore mountain in. Feb 04, 2014 why scarlet witch wont ever get her own movie duration.
The movie stars hamill as donald swan, a comic book enthusiast and technical adviser for a film based on his favorite superhero, commander courage. Quicksilver was never given a proper origin until 1993 when mark waid revived the character during his legendary flash run. Comic book movie cbm entertainmentmarveldcsuperhero. Xmen movie quicksilver i dont know comics, i just see lots of movies. Though the movies have been embraced by fans, they dont always match up perfectly with how things are happened on the page. Impressed by that book s strong sales, martin goodman, the owner of marvel comics predecessor timely comics, asked stan lee to create a title featuring a similar team of superheroes for marvel. The character has since starred in two selftitled limited series and has historically been depicted as a. Wolverine marvel xmen comic book hero action figures for. But comic information not stated in the movies or even in credits should not be listed in the pages as if theyre fact. Join as we explore the comic book origins of pietro maximoff, otherwise.
Quicksilver and the scarlet witch marvel comics comic book characters, marvel. I was curious to see how the back story differed, as the only thing i knew about scarlet witch and quicksilver was that view spoiler. Much as wed like to say otherwise, the chances of an ian mckellen. Days of future past, viewers witness various mutant characters, one of them being peter maximoff, or as he is known in the marvel comics, quicksilver. Quicksilver is a historical novel by neal stephenson, published in 2003.
Before they were members of magnetos brotherhood, wanda and pietro maximoff were young mutants growing into their powers. She is first portrayed as a supervillain along with her twin brother quicksilver as a founding member of the brotherhood of mutants. Recruited by their father magneto, the young mutants join his brotherhood of evil mutants and fight the x. I appreciate how the comictomovie transition is done. The character has since starred in two selftitled limited series and has historically been depicted as a regular team member in superhero title the avengers.
Though only alluded to within the film, michael fassbender has confirmed in interviews that magneto is indeed quicksilver s father in the xmen movie universe. This would be a popular topic of debate at the comic book barif a comic book. You probably forgot this character appeared in both fox and. The mcus quicksilver shouldnt be confused with foxs xmen quicksilver, who comes with more accurate, mutanty origins. The following mcu heroes were completely changed for their respective movies. Two of marvels most famous characters, wanda and pietro maximoff, better known as scarlet witch and quicksilver, recently had their comic book. The prominent theory is that because the twins are both xmen characters and avengers characters, they can be used in both fox movies and. Impressed by that books strong sales, martin goodman, the owner of marvel comics predecessor timely comics, asked stan lee to create a title featuring a similar team of superheroes for marvel. Great deals on wolverine marvel xmen comic book hero action figures. Many comic book fans were unhappy with the way deadpool was treated in this movie, including ryan reynolds himself. Scarlet witch and quicksilver, aka wanda and pietro maximoff, are the children of. Dec 21, 2016 the mcus quicksilver shouldnt be confused with foxs xmen quicksilver, who comes with more accurate, mutanty origins. Nov 12, 20 oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film.
We offer a primer on the source material for thor 2, captain america 2, and the avengers 2. Peter maximoff is credited as quicksilver, same goes for weasel, psylocke, etc. Days of future past 2014 finally allowed reynolds to make deadpool 2016 and deadpool 2 2018, which reimagined the character as much closer to the comics, as well as constantly. Recruited by their father magneto, the young mutants join his brotherhood of evil mutants and fight the xmen on multiple occasions. Comic book origin stories for upcoming marvel films. Quicksilver does shake captain americas hand, though. For those unfamiliar with quicksilver and scarlet witchs comic book backstory, their origins hop back and forth between the xmen and avengers as well as xfactor series. Ultron quicksilvers background has slightly more in common with his comic book namesake. The film is made in the form of a documentary following swan as he travels to san diego comic con to accept an award on behalf of courages creator as a publicity. Clarke award and was nominated for the locus award in 2004. I appreciate how the comic to movie transition is done.
Quicksilver pietro maximoff is a fictional character appearing in american comic books. Axis, writer rick remender is now shedding more light on the real origins of these two characters. Quicksilver pietro maximoff is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Ive heard tales that quicksilver in both movies is the same character but that its tricky because of rights issues with the studios. But comic information not stated in the movies or even in credits should not be listed in. Quicksilver appears as an unlockable character in the marvel. The scarlet witch is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Age of ultron opens today, revisiting bynow familiar heroes and bringing more comic book characters into the marvel cinematic universescarlet witch, quicksilver, vision and obviously ultron. Why scarlet witch wont ever get her own movie duration. The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire. We trace back the history and origins of your favorite superheroes. The vague eastern european origins, the packagedeal. Theres nothing really nostalgic here as the handling of quicksilver and scarlet witch is more in line with an angsty teen movie minus the characterization those movies barely have and completely unnecessary ogling of wandas figure. In 1960, dc comics launched a comic book series featuring a team of superheroes called the justice league.
Digital comic reveals quicksilver and scarlet witchs origins. Learn all about quicksilver both on screen and in comics. Louise mingenbach, the costume designer based quicksilvers costume from 1981 inspired clothing. So hes a nice control group for exploring the superheromovie. Nov 23, 2011 i was curious to see how the back story differed, as the only thing i knew about scarlet witch and quicksilver was that view spoiler. Originally serving magneto as a member of his brotherhood of evil mutants, along with his twinsister the scarlet witch, quicksilver and his sister eventually abandoned the brotherhood and sought out new lives as heroes by joining the avengers. Pietro django maximoff is a villainturnedhero from marvels xmen comics and media. Peter maximoff or evan peters has timing to his dialogue delivery and hence is far superior when compared to the avengers quick silver. It is the first volume of the baroque cycle, his late baroque historical fiction series, succeeded by the confusion and the system of the world both published in 2004. Why quicksilver is in xmen and avengers business insider.
The vague eastern european origins, the packagedeal simultaneous arrival of twin sister wanda. Jan 20, 2017 peter maximoff is credited as quicksilver, same goes for weasel, psylocke, etc. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film. This speedy mutant turncoat is the son of the xmens greatest foe. However, his origins as a comic book character include strong ties. Louise mingenbach, the costume designer based quicksilver s costume from 1981 inspired clothing. Comic book origin stories for thor 2, captain america 2, and. Oct 05, 20 comic book origin stories for upcoming marvel films. Jan 19, 2015 two of marvels most famous characters, wanda and pietro maximoff, better known as scarlet witch and quicksilver, recently had their comic book biography drastically altered when it was revealed. Quicksilver, or pietro maximoff, cemented his place in xmen movie canon. Marvel unlimited now offering free access to iconic comic book stories. The character has also appeared in a range of movie, television, and video.
After saving them from an angry mob, magneto demands they join his brotherhood of evil mutants, and they reluctantly agree to repay the debt, unaware hes their father. The original comic book quicksilver, this classic speedster was created for quality comics which was later purchased by dc. With hugh jackman, liev schreiber, ryan reynolds, danny huston. Witness the power of the phoenix in new dark phoenix poster. In my view, the xmen quicksilver is by far the best.
After he and his sister left the brotherhood of evil. Quicksilver and scarlet witchs new comic book origin revealed. Scarlet witch and quicksilver, aka wanda and pietro maximoff in the comics, these two are twins as well as the children of xmen nemesis magneto. His alternate costume grants him an additional passive effect and the ability to make him a generalist class character. May 04, 2015 ultron quicksilvers background has slightly more in common with his comic book namesake. Quicksilver is a superhuman with the ability to travel at speeds far beyond the average human. This is a reference to quicksilvers comic book counterpart whose father is magneto. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. For those unfamiliar with quicksilver and scarlet witchs comic book backstory, their origins hop back and forth between the xmen and avengers. For now, you can check out said digital comic through the gallery below. Quicksilver is a marvel comics superhero created by stan lee and jack kirby. Apr 22, 2018 the following mcu heroes were completely changed for their respective movies.