A character that posed a threat to the entire world—a god-level entity with a Vibranium body, who set out to explore the world. In the midst of it all, there’s another character whose existence holds significant spoilers. Today, we’re diving into the story of Marvel’s White Vision, where he will face an Avengers-level villain.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the Vision seen in the WandaVision series was a creation of Wanda Maximoff, formed using her reality-altering Hex magic. However, the real Vision also makes a return, having been repaired and revitalized. After receiving philosophical insights from the fake Vision, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Marvel is set to unfold this narrative in the upcoming series, Vision Quest.
Ultron’s Return
Fans were ecstatic when it was announced that Ultron would also make an appearance in this series. James Spader, who voiced Ultron in Avengers: Age of Ultron, is confirmed to reprise his role, which adds to the excitement. Alongside this revelation, some spoiler-filled details have emerged that are sure to intrigue Marvel enthusiasts.
Revisiting Ultron’s Origins
In Avengers: Age of Ultron, Scarlet Witch showed Tony Stark a vision of the world’s destruction. This ominous glimpse led Tony to collaborate with Bruce Banner to create a peacekeeping program using the decrypted code of the Mind Stone, resulting in the creation of Ultron. However, after numerous failed attempts by Tony and Bruce to bring Ultron to life, the Mind Stone eventually awakened him.
Ultron’s mission was to protect Earth from both domestic and extraterrestrial threats, but after spending just five minutes on the internet, he concluded that humanity itself was the greatest threat to global peace. Thus, he set out to exterminate humanity. For this purpose, he required a powerful body, which he crafted using Vibranium.
However, Tony, Bruce, and Thor intervened by uploading J.A.R.V.I.S. into this formidable Vibranium body—bringing Vision to life. Vision chose to protect humanity, a mission that came to an abrupt end when Thanos removed the Mind Stone from Vision’s head, stripping him of his colors and rendering him lifeless.
The Emergence of White Vision
Following these events, S.W.O.R.D. reactivated Vision without the Mind Stone, using remnants of Wanda’s Hex magic, giving rise to the White Vision—stripped of his memories and emotions. This Vision lacked a sense of purpose, a stark contrast to the vibrant, sentient Vision known before.
S.W.O.R.D. tasked White Vision with eliminating Wanda and the fake Vision, but an encounter with the latter altered his course. The Vision created by Wanda informed White Vision that he was not the real Vision, but rather a conditional entity. He then transferred his memories to White Vision, transforming him into the true Vision.
White Vision’s Journey of Self-Discovery
Now, what does White Vision seek? He possesses the real Vision’s body and memories, but he lacks a clear purpose and the emotions that once defined him. The Vision before Infinity War was in love with Wanda, dedicated to protecting humanity, and even purchased a piece of land for Wanda. However, this White Vision is devoid of emotions, likely due to the absence of the Mind Stone. It is evident that White Vision will embark on a quest to discover himself.
Connecting the Dots: Vision Quest and the Comics
The series Vision Quest is considered the third installment in a narrative arc that began with WandaVision and continued with Agatha: All Along. The storyline of WandaVision draws inspiration from the 1985 West Coast Avengers series, where rogue U.S. government agents, influenced by a Kang variant named Immortus, dismantle Vision in their lab. This dismantling was reflected in the MCU when S.W.O.R.D. took apart Vision.
Continuing the West Coast Avengers storyline, Marvel will depict Vision’s journey in Vision Quest, drawing from Avengers Volume Six, where Vision struggles with his memories and emotions. To cope, he temporarily suppresses his emotions and attempts to live a normal life by creating an android wife and two children. However, tragedy follows, and Vision is forced to endure the pain of a typical human existence.
When WandaVision was developed, several comic books were presented to the series creator, Jac Schaeffer, as sources of inspiration. These included The Vision by Tom King, which influenced Vision Quest and the West Coast Avengers storyline. As a result, multiple spin-offs have emerged from WandaVision.
An Avengers-Level Threat
Ultron is set to return, not as a cameo but in a significant role. As the creator of Vision, Ultron’s reappearance signals an Avengers-level threat. While Vision seemingly destroyed Ultron’s last Sentinel in Age of Ultron, Ultron’s head was later seen in Spider-Man: Homecoming, implying that parts of Ultron still exist and could be reactivated.
With S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers no longer in full force, these remnants of Ultron have gone unnoticed. If someone were to connect Ultron’s head to a computer, the AI could easily return. The confirmation of James Spader’s return to the role suggests that Ultron’s return will be handled with a serious tone, befitting the sinister AI.
Fans are particularly excited about the anticipated interaction between Ultron and White Vision. A glimpse of what could happen was shown in the What If? series, where the multiverse was in danger when Ultron merged with Vision. Now, White Vision is on the brink of encountering Ultron once again. The question remains: will the threat escalate, or will Vision manage to keep Ultron in check?
The Return of Scarlet Witch
Another exciting update is the return of Wanda Maximoff. Deadline recently reported that Ultron’s return in Vision Quest might also include an appearance by Scarlet Witch. Given Wanda’s deep connection to Vision, it makes sense for her to be involved in this series. While WandaVision focused heavily on Wanda, it is anticipated that Vision Quest will center more on Vision and how his relationship with Wanda impacts him.
However, there is some ambiguity surrounding Wanda’s return, as she was seemingly killed in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Despite this, it’s now widely believed that Scarlet Witch will return in Vision Quest or even earlier in the MCU. A rumor from insider Alex Perez suggests that Elizabeth Olsen, who portrays Wanda Maximoff, might play Vision’s android wife, Virginia, in Vision Quest. This would create an intriguing parallel, as Wanda created Vision in her world, and now Vision might create Wanda in his.
A Complex Web of Connections
The timing of Vision Quest‘s release is close to that of Avengers: Doomsday, which has fans speculating on how the events of Vision Quest will tie into the larger MCU narrative. It’s widely expected that White Vision will have a role in Doomsday, making the upcoming series a crucial piece of Marvel’s future storytelling.
Final Thoughts
Vision Quest is poised to explore profound themes of identity, purpose, and the consequences of artificial intelligence. With the return of pivotal characters like Ultron and Scarlet Witch, the series is set to be a significant chapter in the MCU. As filming begins next year in England, fans eagerly await more details and announcements from Marvel.
This has been a deep dive into the upcoming Vision Quest series. As the Marvel universe continues to expand, Vision Quest is set to play a key role in shaping the future of the MCU. Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, keep your eyes peeled for the next big reveal in the Marvel saga.
