Avengers: Age of Ultron has introduced movie audience to a slew of new characters. Although fans of Marvel's premier team of heroes probably recognize Paul Bettany's character, other fans might be scratching their heads asking "Who is The Vision?" Don't worry - Ranker Comics has you covered with this list of facts about the phasing Avenger, Vision.
The Vision can actually trace his origins in comics all the way back to the Golden Age when he was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. It was actually Stan "The Man" Lee and Roy Thomas who dusted off the android and gave him new life in the Avengers comics, where he quickly became a staple of the team.
Who is the Vision from Avengers? Unplug and sit up straight! Ultron's hoards are at the mansion doors and the Avengers need back up! It's time you clued yourself into the hero known as Vision! Look over these fun facts and trivia tidbits and impress your friends as you leave the theater this weekend!
20 Things You Should Know About The Vision,
Scarlet Witch and Vision Have a Thing Going On
The romance between Scarlet Witch and Vision began way back in Avengers #75 when Wanda and her brother Pietro first joined the team. From there, the couple dated, fell in love and eventually married! At one point in their relationship, they retired from the Avengers and tried to live a quiet life in rural New Jersey.
Through all the tragedies and catastrophes the team has faced, Wanda and Vision have been on again, off again, but the flame still burns between them.
Stan Lee and Roy Thomas Brought Him to the Avengers
Even though there had been a character called Vision before (back when Marvel was still Timely Comics), it was Stan Lee and Roy Thomas who brought the character into the Silver Age of comics and created the version that audiences know today. The character first appeared as an agent of Ultron in Avengers #57 in October of 1968. The Avengers convince the andriod to turn against its creator, and the rest is history.
The Vision Has Tons of Powers
Seriously, Vision has a ton of powers.
Some of his most notable abilities include optic beams the allow him to fire beams of infrared and microwave radiation The hero can also manipulate his density, which allows him flight and ghostly, phasing powers. He can also increase his density for superhuman strength, immovability, and invulnerability. On top of that, he can phase through enemies causing a physical disruption.
Vision Blows Himself Up to Stop Grim Reaper
During the Chaos War, deceased Avengers were brought back to life to fight villains like Grim Reaper and Nekra. Vision, one of the resurrected heroes, decided to sacrifice himself by self-detonating and taking out Grim Reaper. Although he has lost his second chance at life, Vision decides that the most human thing he can do is die. In doing this, he has finally gained the humanity he has always longed for.
That's Actually a Solar Jewel on Vision's Head
Although Avengers: Age of Ultron film might change some of these details, the diamond shape on the Vision's head is actually not an infinity gem in the comics. The jewel absorbs ambient solar energy and provides the needed power for him to function and use his powers. The Vision is a green energy superhero! How progressive!
Paul Bettany Is Also the Voice of J.A.R.V.I.S
Actor Paul Bettany has been gearing up to play The Vision since 2008's Iron Man. In the film, Bettany was the voice of Tony Stark's A.I. butler, J.A.R.V.I.S. and assisted the hero when he was in the Iron Man armor. We know that in Avengers: Age of Ultron, Stark and Bruce Banner upload the program into The Vision's android body, creating a new member of the team!
The Vision Was the Leader of the Avengers for a Time
During Avengers #242-243 in 1984, the team is celebrating Hawkeye's marriage when the Vision detects powerful threats to Earth, and in a surprising turn in character, he begins to act like the leader of the team. Eventually Wasp turns over her chairmanship over to the android. His first act as leader is to split the Avengers into East and West coast teams.
The First Video Game Appearance of the Vision
Created in 1991 by Data East, Captain America and The Avengers was an arcade game that was eventually featured on home consoles as well. This marks the first video game appearance of Vision (in his all-white look) as a playable character. Although the game doesn't age as well as some of its peers, it is still remembered fondly for its nostalgia factor.
Vision Has an All White Costume
During the "Vision Quest" storyline in West Coast Avengers, Vision is taken apart and it's up to Hank Pym to rebuild him. However, Pym could not get the coloration pigment right on the hero. The result was Vision's synthetic skin remaining damaged and taking on a ghostly pallor.
Ultron Actually Made The Vision
Although Avengers: Age of Ultron has Tony Stark and Bruce Banner working together to create the android hero, in the comic books it's actually the villain Ultron who creates Vision. After Ultron, who was created by Hank Pym, was activated and became the Avengers' arch nemesis, he then tasks the (original) Human Torch creator to build him an android assailant. Vision attacked the Avengers Mansion, but was convinced by the team to turn against Ultron and help defeat the villain.