Significant storylines for the character include him and his brother's search for their missing mother, learning to master his powers, and his ongoing relationship with his alien teammate Hulkling. Again, Prodigy is rumored to be appearing in an upcoming Disney+ show. Wiccan. As we’ve been sharing with you for two years now, the MCU is preparing to give us A LOT of LGBTQ representation. First, Wanda went through pregnancy in one episode. Then, Loki is reportedly going to be bisexual in his show and insider gossip says that he’ll spend some time in his Kid Loki form. Twin boys Tommy and Billy are born. It would be a tough sell for them to have a child who’s as old as Miller but stranger things have happened in the MCU. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Wiccan (real name William "Billy" Kaplan) is a comic book character, a member of the Young Avengers, a team of teenage superheroes in the Marvel Universe. While generally very effective, his spells can be degraded by a lack of willingness to perform them or stress. The team confronted the Super-Skrull and freed Hulkling. His appearance is patterned on that of two prominent Marvel superheroes, Thor and Scarlet Witch, both of whom are members of the Avengers. "I want him to be OK, I want him to be OK!," or "Groundintogluegroundintogluegroundintoglue"). This could leave time for the twins to be cast with young actors and age up naturally as the MCU evolves through the years. While Wiccan gets the most attention for being gay, Tommy’s bisexuality has been explored in the Young Avengers comics as well. They have stayed together for the majority of the time they have existed in comic book history. And the Marvel Cinematic Universe has just kicked off that representation. New Hawkeye will be … In addition, he’s an openly gay superhero in a committed relationship with teammate Hulking. That can only mean one thing - Wiccan and Speed are about to make their live-action debuts. In the comics, Wiccan, a.k.a. Hollywood films have let us down before. Loki died in the comics, … None other than the Young Avengers Speed and Wiccan! Weaknesses: If Wiccan can't hear his spells, they don't work at all. There are still many unanswered question, but one thing that is certain is that Billy and Tommy are here to stay. Marvel Comics Gave Us Another Gay Super Wedding! It’s just the first. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. But, again, this isn’t the only known arrival of queer teenage super heroes to the MCU. We’ll see. Adding Wiccan in the MCU will also mean giving the spotlight to an openly gay character. If the Marvel productions follow the comics, Wiccan and Speed will soon be joined by Kate Bishop, who takes her superhero moniker from Clint Barton, Hawkeye. Strange 2. Choosing a Wiccan name is not just making one up. Caution: Spoilers For WandaVision Episode 3 below. William “Billy” Kaplan Wiccan. Twins, specifically. It looks like we have some pretty solid evidence that the MCU and its Disney+ shows are going to give us gay superhero Wiccan. Iron Lad recruited him to the Young Avengers, the team in which Hulkling is also on. Wiccan is a warlock, taking after Wanda's mystical ties in the comics; meanwhile, Speed takes after Wanda's brother, Pietro, in both looks and super speed. Discover their powers, weaknesses, abilities, & more! Billy Maximoff. Wiccan, or Billy Kaplan, has magical reality-altering powers while Speed, or Tommy Shepard, as the name implies, is a speedster. In a 1985 story, the duo part ways with the Avengers to set up a quieter life for themselves and Wanda becomes pregnant soon after. Alter Egos. Click to zoom. As I predicted and theorized last summer, it looks like Wiccan … Dorrek VIII/Hulkling – Gabriel Chavarria. The Twins Will Be Featured In WandaVision. Wiccan is the son of Scarlet Witch and Vision, which right now might not make sense but wait until after Avengers 4. Billy Kaplan, and Speed, a.k.a. The two were JUST born. (Other members like Hawkeye and Kang the Conquer are set to appear. Speaking of Wiccan, reports say that he and his brother Speed will be introduced in WandaVision. Now, we just have to wait and see what the MCU does with them. Wiccan, is that you? But as the series continues, The Dick Van Dyke Show merges with The Twilight Zone and reveals there’s something seriously wrong happening around the seemingly happy scene. Like the Scarlet Witch, Billy possesses very powerful magical abilities which make him a key member of his superhero team. Overview. The two have continued to be one of the most popular gay couples in all popular comics and got married in 2020. Wiccan (real name William "Billy" Kaplan) is a comic book character, a member of the Young Avengers, a team of teenage superheroes in the Marvel Universe. Kid Loki. We do have to be careful of getting too excited though. Please enter your email address. 0:00. In the comics, Billy was named after Simon Williams. A Wiccan name must be discovered and unearthed, like the earth’s secrets or bones on an archeological site. Wiccan can use magic to enhance himself or others for short periods of time. Although, it was done with baby steps. Intelligence: Well versed in numerous spells. WandaVision: How Scarlet Witch and Vision's children could change the MCU. WandaVision is currently airing weekly on Disney+. The show is Disney and Marvel’s attempt at bolstering Disney’s streaming platform with new content outside of Soul and The Mandalorian. Billy was named by his father Vision, who named him after William Shakespeare. They’re babies. 0:00 / 0:31. Wiccan (William "Billy" Kaplan-Altman ) is a comic book character and member of the Young Avengers, a team of teenage superheroes in Marvel Comics. Wiccan and Speed weren’t intended to come into the MCU….yet. Among the major turns of WandaVision was having Wanda suddenly raising twin children … Rumors are swirling about the appearance of two of its members- Speed and Wiccan. Plus, Stature already showed up in Avengers: Endgame, and Hulkling could appear in either Captain Marvel 2 or the Secret Invasion Disney+ show). •. Email... © Instinct Magazine 2021 - All Rights Reserved. Trust that a witch’s name was carefully thought out and was not pieced together carelessly. Sign up for email updates and don't miss our top posts, updates and more! As we’ve been sharing with you for two years now, the MCU is preparing to give us A LOT of LGBTQ representation. finale of WandaVision. WandaVision is currently airing weekly on Disney+, America Chavez has been cast for Dr. Then, Bisexual hero America Chavez has been cast for Dr. In the MCU, the twins’ origins seem to be Wanda’s hex, which was connected to the Reality Stone. MCU - Marvel Cinematic Universe. Like the Scarlet Witch, Wiccan possesses powerful magical abilities which make him a key m… William “Billy” Kaplan, a young magician, not only faces confusion in his personal teenage life, but also in his attempts to become an official Super Hero. That alone leaves the option for Marvel to write in some sort of fast-paced age-up of the twins. Second, it would be CRAZY for Marvel Studios NOT to have Wiccan and Speed. Wiccan discovered that he and the newest recruit, a youth with super speed by the name of Tommy Shepard, were identical in appearance. Tommy becomes a … Well, there are many ideas at play here. As with so many things in the MCU, this plot twist has its basis in the comics. In the latest episode, “Now in Color,” we see Wanda and Vision having babies. Stature/Cassie Lang. Billy eventually ceased to exist, only to be reincarnated years later in Billy Kaplan, also known as Wiccan, for his magical, reality-warping powers like his mother. 7 Billy Maximoff (Wiccan) Though "created" by Wanda Maximoff during the events of WandaVision, a hint at the end of the series indicates Billy — or at least a version of him — still exists somewhere in the MCU. The sequel to 2016’s Doctor Strange will see the two of them make an appearance alongside The Sorcerer Supreme, Dr. Reality warping: Wiccan's main power is the superhuman ability to manipulate and warp reality at will, which he inherited from his spiritual mother the Scarlet Witch. Powers-wise, Speed has super-speed like his uncle Pietro or “Quicksilver.” Perhaps this is why WandaVision has heavily leaned into The Vision’s super-speed in the show’s first three episodes. Some excitement is deserving. In the comics, she’s a mutant with the X gene, but she also appears to activate Wiccan’s powers when she helps him heal. 3 He Is A Powerful Sorceror – With One Weakness Also known by his actual name, Billy Kaplan, Wiccan is presumably one of the adorable, bouncing babies that Wanda and Vision hold in several of the trailers. It depends on how the MCU will explain Scarlet Witch’s powers. In Marvel Comics, Wiccan has similar superpowers to his mother Wanda. As for Tommy, aka “Speed,” he’s also LGBTQ. Full name. But there’s still some concern on how Speed and Wiccan will pop out from WandaVision to join the rest of the MCU. We are just one episode away from the series (?) Geek by chance and an artist by birth, Devin is a freelance writer, blogger, and playwright in the Philadelphia area. Marvel Studios will be supplying Disney with several upcoming series such as Ms. Marvel, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, Hawkeye, Moon Knight, She-Hulk, and more. And the Marvel Cinematic Universe has just kicked off that representation. Plus, the characters are being introduced young (considering America Chavez’s casting). No matter what, the LGBTQ superheroes Wiccan and Speed are here! Strange 2, remained closeted so far (Valkryie, Ayo, Korg), A Super Bowl Ad, Leaked Auditions, & More Reveal The Arrival Of An Iconic Gay Marvel Hero. Who is Wiccan? Marvel could be thining ahead and playing with the time it takes for films to be made and release (including with COVID-19 messing everything up). In fact, comic updates have increasingly suggested that he and Prodigy, a character who is rumored to appear in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, have a continuous flirtation going on. Wiccan is the other twin son, Billy, of Wanda and Vision and was played by Julian Hilliard. Aliases. Wiccan/Billy. It shows Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and The Vision (Paul Bettany) living a charming and comedic family sitcom life in small-town America. His teenage love of gay entertainment resulted in a young adulthood writing about geekdom and gay life. With several Young Avengers popping up in other properties, it wouldn’t make sense not to have the twins join them. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Tommy Shepherd, are Young Avengers and the reincarnations of Wanda's children of the same name. The Loki Disney+ show will take Tom Hiddleston’s God Of Mischief across multiple places, … And who are Billy and Tommy in the comics? Wiccan uses his magic through a unique form of self-taught spell casting involving stating repeatedly an effect or action he wants to happen (i.e. Gabriel Chavarria isn’t exactly a household name so bear with me. Live. His powers are similar to that of his mother Wanda’s. Caution: Spoilers For WandaVision Episode 3 below. Lost your password? 1.3 K. MCU. https://marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Scarlet_Witch Plus, the developing mystery behind the show, and the upcoming events of Doctor Strange 2, could lead to the twins disappearing or aging up. Place of birth. But rather the long lost son of the Scarlet Witch (he’d later change his name to Wiccan). Note: Before making any changes to this page, please read and follow the Power-scaling Rules for Marvel and DC Comics. Marvel & DC Wiki is a FANDOM Comics Community. March 1, 2021 by gabrielpino. Two Marvel characters by the name of Wiccan and Speed will appear in Disney+’s WandaVision series. Wiccan. That leaves one major character left, and it is the most intriguing. Like his brother he is a little young to join the team so we may get an older version when he is reintroduced. His story sees him discover that he and the super fast teen hero Speed are in fact long lost twin brothers and that the pair is the sons of the Scarlet Witch and her husband Vision. Wiccan and Speed are finally here! Strange, and Wanda Maximoff as well. Of course, since MCU version of Vision was created by Ultron and JARVIS, ... Asgardian would soon change his codename to Wiccan, a name he … https://marvel-dc.fandom.com/wiki/Wiccan?oldid=3471. It could be Wanda’s way of remembering her brother and/or the show’s way of signifying this passing of powers. How can they be teenage superheroes and join the rest of the crew? Both brothers went on to become members of the Young Avengers. We have exciting news for Marvel fans and LGBTQ media fans. In the comics, the Young Avengers team is full of queer heroes. Created by writer Allan Heinberg and artist Jim Cheung, the character first appeared in Young Avengers #1 (April 2005). 'WandaVision' Star Elizabeth Olsen Alludes to How Series Fits in the MCU. Here’s looking at you, gay guy from Avengers: Endgame and all the LGBTQ characters who have remained closeted so far (Valkryie, Ayo, Korg). The character's appearance is patterned on that of two prominent Marvel superheroes, Thor and Scarlet Witch, both of whom are members of the Avengers. Kid Loki. At least, at a first glance. You will receive an email with a link to set your new password. And with Marvel wanting to make money abroad, and specifically in anti-gay countries like China, we can’t be sure the MCU won’t give us half-baked representation. Will the films’ Young Avengers be allowed to be as messy, sexual, and queer as they are in the comics? He’s a spell-caster who is so powerful that he takes over from Doctor Strange as the Sorcerer Supreme in an alternate universe. Learn about your favorite Marvel characters, super heroes, & villains! His appearance is patterned on that of two prominent Marvel superheroes, Thor and Scarlet Witch, both of whom are members of the Avengers. With Billy making his first appearance in Young Avengers #1 , fans that know the source material might be wondering if the show goes with the comic version of him or a new version to fit in with the MCU. Some notable spells being: Enhanced Strength, Sensing Locations of others, Levitation, Telepathy, Astral Projection, and Illusion Casting. WandaVision is both a mystery and a family sitcom. Wiccan has no standard spells, with most being improvised on the spot. In Comics Profile. Will the MCU Embrace Wiccan in All His Glory? Marvel's LGBTQ-Inclusive Film 'The Eternals' Was Pushed Back To November 2021! Academy Award nominee Timothée Chalamet is reportedly under consideration to play the role of Wiccan in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And thankfully, many of them are already set to appear in the MCU’s Phase 4. The coolest thing about the original Young Avengers … At least, at a first glance. 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