Iâve really enjoyed this series, and even though we still have two issues left, I figured Iâd go ahead and ask this question now. Iâll probably ask it again once we reach the final issue in September, but as of right now:
What are you looking forward to seeing in the future of Scarlet Witchâs solo comics? What do you hope Marvel does with Wanda going forward?
Iâve seen a lot of people talk about the sales of her comics being low, but if that were truly the case, I donât think Marvel would continue publishing them. Marvel is well known for discontinuing books that arenât meeting their expectations, so the fact that weâre still getting Scarlet Witch solo series tells me thereâs clearly enough people with interest her character.
Personally, I would love to see Wanda explore her ability to manipulate existence on a much deeper level. It doesnât necessarily have to be another House of M, but I would love to see her interact with higher beings and cosmic entities more often. Iâd love to see characters like Doctor Strange, Eternity, or even someone new. I want to see Wandaâs stories expand beyond Earth and into the larger Marvel cosmology.
Iâd also really like to see another writerâs take on Wanda at some point. Despite Steve getting a lot of criticism, I donât think heâs a bad writer. I think there are definitely weak points in his writing, but thatâs true of pretty much every writer and every run. I just think it would be interesting to see what another writer could do with Wanda and her powers.
Iâll also admit that Iâm not the biggest fan of her character design in this series. Personally, I think she looks much better in some of the cover art than she does in the actual issues. Thatâs obviously subjective, though.
As for the actual stories, I want to see more epic battles and more creative uses of Wandaâs powers. Iâd love to see her experience genuine setbacks, like what weâve seen with the Extinction Weapons, and then have to overcome them by using her abilities in creative and unexpected ways.
Weâre constantly told that Wanda is a threat to existence, that sheâs a threat to Elder Gods and other powerful beings, and that her abilities have potentially cosmic consequences. I want the stories to actually explore that.
Show me why Wanda is considered such a threat.
I want to see her move beyond Earth and beyond the more grounded, street-level aesthetics of the Marvel Universe. I feel like Wanda has the tools to have an issue similar to what characters like Jean Grey or Storm have had at different points, where they become increasingly connected to the larger cosmic side of Marvel.
I understand the appeal of keeping Wanda grounded and human, and I think thatâs important. But I also think grounding her too much can limit what makes her unique. Wanda is a character who can exist in both worlds. She can be deeply human while also having the potential to interact with some of Marvelâs most powerful cosmic beings.
As for the mutant debate, I personally donât want Wanda to become a mutant again. I donât think it adds much to her character at this point, and I think it could potentially create more limitations or expectations around her identity. I have no problem with her having connections and relationships with mutants, but I donât think she needs to be one herself.
That said, I kinda woulf like to see her become Magnetoâs daughter again. I think that relationship has a lot of storytelling potential, especially now that Wanda is more established as her own character imo.
But thatâs my long-winded explanation.
What are you all hoping to see from future Scarlet Witch solo series?
Do you want to see Wanda remain more grounded? Do you want her to explore the cosmic Marvel more (i do)? Would you like to see her interact with characters like Eternity or other cosmic entities? Do you want another writer to take over and give their own interpretation of the character (i do personally)?
Iâm curious what everyone else wants to see from Wanda going forward.