Scarlet Witch is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #4 in 1964. Her real name is Wanda Maximoff, and she possesses powerful magical abilities that allow her to alter reality, fly, and manipulate matter. Scarlet Witch has been a prominent member of the Avengers, and has appeared in various Marvel Cinematic Universe films and television shows, most notably the Disney+ series WandaVision, portrayed by Elizabeth Olsen.
