The Complicated X-Men History of Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver

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Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver are some of Marvel’s most iconic characters… but are they actually X-Men?

In this relaxed deep dive, Corey, Dylan, and Jon continue their X-Men history series by attempting to focus strictly on the mutant side of Wanda and Pietro’s past. From their earliest appearances and their complicated ties to the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and beyond, the guys try to trace how these two characters fit into X-Men lore without devoting any time to their history with the Avengers...

…emphasis on try.

🧠 In this episode:

The mutant origins of Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver

Their early roles alongside Magneto and the Brotherhood

How they transitioned into major Avengers characters

Retcons, rewrites, and the ever-changing nature of their backstory

Despite their best efforts to stay focused on X-Men content, the conversation inevitably drifts into the wider Marvel Universe — because with these two characters, it’s almost impossible not to.

If you’re a fan of X-Men history, Marvel character deep dives, or just want to untangle one of the most confusing legacies in comics, this episode is for you.

💬 Join the discussion: Do you consider Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver X-Men characters, Avengers, or something in between?

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