While most Marvel fans are familiar with Wanda Maximoff and The Vision’s storied romance, their children—Tommy Shepherd, aka Speed, and Billy Kaplan, aka Wiccan—remained relatively under the radar until recently. WandaVision introduced them to the MCU, and now Agatha All Along promises to continue their rise, particularly Billy’s.Billy carved out a niche as a groundbreaking and worthwhile new addition to Marvel Comics as a key member of the inaugural Young Avengers lineup. As a gay teen, a core member of a super-team, and the son of two of Marvel’s most powerful figures, Wiccan’s journey has been a compelling blend, showcasing the modern hero as he navigates external threats and inner turmoil. Wrestling with the trials of adolescence while living up to his powerful legacy, Billy’s story has become a cornerstone of recent Marvel storytelling, and his potential role in the MCU is poised to provide similar fresh stories and perspectives as he did on the comic book page.A common misconception is that this was done through a deliberate spell, but that isn’t the case. Though the Scarlet Witch created Billy and Tommy to fulfill her longing for children, they weren’t identified as Mephisto’s soul shards until Agatha Harkness, mystic and babysitter, diagnosed them.
While most Marvel fans are familiar with Wanda Maximoff and The Vision’s storied romance, their children—Tommy Shepherd, aka Speed, and Billy Kaplan, aka Wiccan—remained relatively under the radar until recently. WandaVision introduced them to the MCU, and now Agatha All Along promises to continue their rise, particularly Billy’s.
Billy carved out a niche as a groundbreaking and worthwhile new addition to Marvel Comics as a key member of the inaugural Young Avengers lineup. As a gay teen, a core member of a super-team, and the son of two of Marvel’s most powerful figures, Wiccan’s journey has been a compelling blend, showcasing the modern hero as he navigates external threats and inner turmoil. Wrestling with the trials of adolescence while living up to his powerful legacy, Billy’s story has become a cornerstone of recent Marvel storytelling, and his potential role in the MCU is poised to provide similar fresh stories and perspectives as he did on the comic book page.
A common misconception is that this was done through a deliberate spell, but that isn’t the case. Though the Scarlet Witch created Billy and Tommy to fulfill her longing for children, they weren’t identified as Mephisto’s soul shards until Agatha Harkness, mystic and babysitter, diagnosed them.
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