Throughout Marvel Comics, The Scarlet Witch has been a key character both as a villain and as an Avenger. Since her first comic book appearance, Wanda Maximoff has had solo adventures and worked with many other heroes to save the world, while also struggling to control the darker side of her abilities. Her unique journey walking the line between light and dark and good and bad has made for some of the most exciting and complex storylines Marvel Comics has had to offer, many of which would be prime stories for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Played by Elizabeth Olsen, The Scarlet Witch made her MCU debut in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Throughout the Infinity Saga, however, Wanda Maximoff served as more of a supporting character, one who, though demonstrably powerful, still hadn't come into her own. WandaVision changed that, bringing about Wanda's full transformation into The Scarlet Witch. The recently released Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness expanded Wanda's journey, giving fans a darker take on the character. And now that Olsen, per The Direct, has extended her Marvel contract, the franchise will surely promise more Scarlet Witch adventures. Here's a list of eight Marvel Comics storylines featuring the character that need to be adapted in the MCU.
8 New Avengers #26
New Avengers #26 was written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Alex Maleev and looks at the events that followed The Scarlet Witch choosing to kill and resurrect Hawkeye. The comic involves Hawkeye returning to hunt her down, however, once she is found she cannot remember what she has done. Instead of fighting, they end up having a passionate night together as he forgets about his anger towards her. The story would be different from the usual that are portrayed on-screen and would bring back a Wanda-Clint Barton pairing that we've sorely missed since the Infinity Saga ended.
7 Avengers Vs X-Men #0
Avengers Vs X-Men #0 was written by Brian Michael Bendis and Jason Aaron with the help of artist Frank Cho. When this comic arrived, The Scarlet Witch had been going through a period during which she was portrayed in a less sympathetic light. In Scarlet Witch’s arc of the story, she battles against MODOK and defeats him with the help of Spider-Woman. Spider-Woman took her back to the Avengers, however, they do not warm to her and ultimately cannot trust her. The story sees Wanda going through a lot of issues and would be interesting to adapt to the MCU, especially considering her villainous arc in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
6 Uncanny Avengers: Ragnarok Now
Uncanny Avengers: Ragnarok Now was written by Rick Remender and featured the work of artists Daniel Acuna and Steve McNiven, and while it is an Avengers story, The Scarlet Witch plays a huge part in it. She becomes involved in a plan made by the Apocalypse Twins that sends the mutant race away from humans. The story is dramatic from start to finish and would play out perfectly onscreen, as we see some of her most important relationships explored.
5 Avengers West Coast #52-57
Avengers West Coast #52-57 was created by writer/artist John Byrne. WandaVision introduced audiences to Billy and Tommy, who are the children of Scarlet Witch and Vision. The pair share a dark and complicated history, which this comic book storyline explains. The story reveals the truth behind the origins of Billy and Tommy — that they were fragments of Mephisto’s soul. This leads to Wanda feeling angry and going after the Avengers.
4 Giant-Size Avengers #4
Giant-Size Avengers #4 was written by Steve Englehart, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, and Gary Friedrich, featuring work from artists Don Heck, Jack Kirby, and John Buscema. This comic sees The Scarlet Witch and Vision getting married, with a huge superhero wedding. The event naturally isn't free of conflict and features huge moments for the characters, and it’s a story fans would definitely want to see on screen, especially since Wanda and Vision are a staple love story in the MCU.
3 The Vision And Scarlet Witch #1-12 (Vol. 2)
The Vision And Scarlet Witch #1-12 (Vol. 2) was written by Steve EngleHart and featured work by artist Richard Howell. The story involves Wanda and Vision dealing with their families, which included Ultron and Magneto, while looking for a way in which The Scarlet Witch is able to bear Vision’s child. This story is different from The Scarlet Witch's usual and sees her experience joy, love, and devotion which is a welcome break for her character. With Wanda's focus on finding her children in the MCU's current phase, through various means of magic, it would make sense for her to continue to find ways in which she is finally able to have the family she grew to love.
2 Avengers: The Children's Crusade
Avengers: The Children's Crusade was written by Allen Heinberg and illustrated by Jimmy Cheung. This story serves as a backstory to the origins of Scarlet Witch and allows us to understand the character in a whole new light. This would definitely be useful to give characters more depth in the MCU. What's more, per Comicbook.com, it seems that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has laid the foundation for this storyline.
1 House of M
House of M was written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Oliver Coipel, and the story saw Wanda achieve huge levels of power with which she recreates the world with mutants on top and humans as an endangered species, a reversal of power that's typically seen in X-Men movies. In the comic, Wolverine begins to remember the old world and tries to make things right again. The story is one of the most important comics of the 21st Century, as it ultimately ends with the near-extinction of the mutant race when Wanda says, "No more mutants," and fans are crying out for this to be adapted in some way.