Wanda Maximoff, a.k.a Scarlet Witch, is among the most powerful beings on the planet in the Marvel Comics and the MCU. Ever since her introduction, Wanda has been portrayed as a grey character with a lot of emotional baggage. Initially, she was an antagonist in the ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron.’ However, she slowly transitioned into a hero for the multiverse. Although her heroics were short-lived.
Wanda is highly unpredictable. At any moment, she can be on your side or your worst enemy. Her chaos magic powers make her the ultimate opponent and a harbinger of destruction. The recent show, ‘Marvel Zombies,’ portrayed her abilities and dangerous demeanor almost perfectly. While Wanda can often be a villain, there are countless instances of her saving the day in the Marvel Universe. One such story came during the ‘Darkhold’ timeline of Marvel Comics.
Darkhold: Wanda Maximoff Saves The Day As Scarlet Witch
In the Marvel Comics, the Darkhold timeline unfolds. The writers introduced a powerful yet cursed book of magic named the Darkhold. This chilling story is about an ancient reality-warping book that was crafted by the Elder God, Chthon himself. The book holds unimaginable power at the cost of the user’s sanity.
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The evil sorcerer Doctor Doom laid his hands on the book in his quest for ultimate power, trying to become the overlord of the Earth. When Doom taps into the dark magic of the book, Scarlet Witch has to stop him.
She assembles a team of heroes to fight against Doctor Doom in the last stand for the protection of Earth. Her team consists of the powerful and popular Marvel heroes, Iron Man, Spider-Man, the Wasp, Black Bolt, and Blade.
But, there’s a catch. All the heroes must read the cursed pages of the Darkhold book to gain the power necessary to destroy and conquer Doctor Doom. At first glance, it would seem like an easy task. After all, Spider-Man, Iron Man, etc., are among the most highlighted heroes in the Marvel Universe. But this time, they are trapped in an intense psychological battle as they navigate the pages of the book. The heroes are tormented in haunting alternate realities, and all hope seems lost until Scarlet Witch takes matters into her own hands.
Scarlet Witch vs. The Damned
In the end, it’s Scarlet Witch who ends up resisting the insanity of the Darkhold’s powers and gains immense strength to fight against Doctor Doom. Her chaos magic, now enhanced with a superior destructive force, faces its ultimate test.
The other heroes get tormented by alternate realities and endure personal hells, which leave them broken. Scarlet Witch is the last woman standing between Doom and total annihilation.
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The final battle is less about fist fights and more about willpower. This story is not a mere tragic episode of magic gone wrong. It’s the ultimate tale of Marvel’s brutal and introspective storyline of total annihilation. Even the heroes cracked under the dark powers, but Wanda Maximoff stood tall and defended the Earth, ensuring their victory.
