Marvel’s ‘VisionQuest’ has already given fans enough cause for introspection. The first two episodes are full of MCU references, Wanda Maximoff’s complicated history, and comic book connections that might suggest where Vision’s story is going next.
From Wanda’s Tragic Past To Tony Stark’s Digital Legacy
The series is about Vision’s quest for identity, but there are smaller moments in the show that indicate that his past is never far away. And one particular reference to Marvel’s original Human Torch might be especially interesting for longtime comic book fans. The show doesn’t waste a lot of time reminding us of Vision’s emotional past with Wanda.
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A reference to her being crushed by a mountain recalls the events of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’, while Tommy Shepherd remembering something his mother once said brings back the emotional weight of ‘WandaVision’.
This association with Tommy’s memories further illustrates the way in which Wanda’s impact continues to resonate with her children’s lives, despite all that has transpired. Vision’s Mind Place also delivers a nostalgic surprise, featuring familiar artificial intelligences created by Tony Stark, including J.A.R.V.I.S., F.R.I.D.A.Y., and E.D.I.T.H.
These are all of the same technology that helped shape Vision’s beginnings. Other mentions of Thanos, vibranium, and the fictional Madripoor island further tie the MCU threads. Even the posters with the titles “Birth,” “Love,” “Death,” and “Re-vision” seem to represent different phases of Vision’s life.
Marvel Comics Connections Could Hint at A Bigger Story
In addition to the MCU references, there are some interesting references to Marvel Comics in ‘VisionQuest’. Paladin, the mercenary who has crossed paths with several superheroes in the comics, makes an appearance, while Tommy’s extraordinary speed points toward his comic book identity as Speed.
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The intrigue of Billy and Tommy also ties in with Tommy’s memories in ‘Agatha All Along’. Coat of Arms brings another comics tie-in to Lisa Molinari. The most intriguing part, however, is a painting of a burning man called “the first of us.”
It appears to reference Jim Hammond, Marvel’s original Human Torch, an android who predates Johnny Storm’s familiar version. If this is the case, the reference might be more than just an Easter egg. With Vision confronting questions about his own identity, the introduction of another artificial being from Marvel’s past would be a fitting addition to the story.
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