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Scarlet Witch (2015) (Single Issues)
Scarlet Witch #8
A day in the life of WANDA MAXIMOFF! After coming face to face with her biological mother, Wanda explores her early memories and attempts to reconcile with the sins of her past. But meanwhile, little does she know that a traitor lurks in her very midst...!
23 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 6, 2016
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July 9, 2016
Honestly, a part of me wants to give this 5 stars just for that illustration. I was not ready and my shipper heart is a mess of emotion. I'm not sure what to rate this because I actually enjoyed this issue, but still it didn't feel worthy enough of 4 stars. I liked the art a lot more in this too. I hope this is a sign that this series is going to get better because I need that to happen. I might be getting too ahead of myself though because the next issue is a Civil War tie in so. We'll see. Haha.
March 21, 2022
HOLY FUCK that one was fun hehe
September 2, 2016
this is my favourite entry so far. nothing like a good session with a therapist to connect the past with the present to look forward the future. I really enjoyed this art and the story line, LOVED to see Wiccan and speed. and the twist at the end was genius !
July 31, 2016
A very interesting issue, with a twist at the end!
August 25, 2016
loved the drawing style and the very autumnal color scheme. nice story as well.
May 19, 2022
"but witchcraft doesn't come without a cost. With every spell Wanda casts, she ages herself and there isn't much time left. One of her recent adventures, wanda met a Romany woman who called herself the scarlet witch. Her name was Natalya maximoff. To Wanda's great surprise, she discovered that the woman was her mother!"
LITTLE WANDA WALKING to what I smelled was New York idk why I just had a hunch
WANDA TO A PSYCHIATRIST
What is his payment🧐I suspect we're gonna find this in our way later huh🧐
"Just that I feel these visits are helping. I'm certainly less fearful that I'm going down a bad path. I'm more confident. More happy? Chipper, as you call it.
It's apparent in your manner that you're not the sad woman who walked in here several months ago."
"Through your descriptions, I get the distinct sense that she loves you and wants to protect you.
Yes, perhaps too much... Perhaps I wouldn't only now be stepping out into the world if Agatha... And my brother Pietro and the avengers hadn't always jumped up so quickly to protect me. Then perhaps I might have had to learn how to do a better job of looking after myself and controlling my powers.
Do you feel some sense of betrayal?
At what?
Well, if Agatha knew who your mother really was-- and chose not to tell you-- if that happened to me, I'd certainly feel let down, at the very least.
It's not that simple. With witches, I mean."
"It's just-- you're lying to me.
Oh?
And to yourself. At the very least, you're massaging the truth."
"It's difficult to deal with, Dr. Grand. I still wrestle with that one."
Wanda crying:(
"Yes, well, my point here is the same. I don't see you trying to change things... Making the effort. You're repressing your past, pretending that it isn't there. Perhaps that's why you keep so many plates spinning all the time.
What are you telling me, Dr. Grand?
That despite this new Wanda maximoff, going out looking to "heal" witchcraft... they're still a part of you that remains scared to act. Frozen, as you have been in the past. You complain of people over protecting you, but at no time did you ever try to stop them. In fact, from everything you related in prior visits... It seems as if you almost Welcomed their interference. I see that pattern of behaviour hasn't changed, despite our sessions. As much as this mission you're in to save witchcraft might seem proactive-- and it is-- it's also a way of putting off dealing with other things. Your mother-- your past-- secrets and truths-- things too difficult or painful or frightening. You need to face your past if you want to face yourself. It's as simple as that.
Yes, but I'm doing all i--
Our time's up, Wanda. We'll have to resume things next time."
"I think it's time our "sessions" ended. [...]
Grateful enough to let me go?
Not a chance. *the TENSION* [...]
Well... What about you , Wanda? No more sessions, so what are you going to do with the hour?
Our last session got me reflecting on things. I've put off facing my heritage-- I'm stalling and I honestly don't know what I have been afraid of all this time. I'm not going to be afraid anymore.
And that's the breakthrough you spoke of.
Yes, exactly. So... I'm off to eastern Europe. I leave tonight. I seek my people, the Roma.. and teh answers the hold."
Well that was spectacular, this level of introspection in a character, their mission, motives, past was truly unprecedented and I wish we saw it more often. The best way to truly dive in character and they couldn't find a better patient than Wanda, so suitable to her. It left with the unease of a therapy session because I don't know about everyone else but i felt the exact same way as Wanda, called out. It's a 5 star, despite the uncomfiness. Great job, one of the first times if not the first one where a comic story didn't feel superficial or out of nowhere not even in the slightest. I got excited when I first saw the comic would revolve around a psychiatry session, and rightfully so:)
LITTLE WANDA WALKING to what I smelled was New York idk why I just had a hunch
WANDA TO A PSYCHIATRIST
What is his payment🧐I suspect we're gonna find this in our way later huh🧐
"Just that I feel these visits are helping. I'm certainly less fearful that I'm going down a bad path. I'm more confident. More happy? Chipper, as you call it.
It's apparent in your manner that you're not the sad woman who walked in here several months ago."
"Through your descriptions, I get the distinct sense that she loves you and wants to protect you.
Yes, perhaps too much... Perhaps I wouldn't only now be stepping out into the world if Agatha... And my brother Pietro and the avengers hadn't always jumped up so quickly to protect me. Then perhaps I might have had to learn how to do a better job of looking after myself and controlling my powers.
Do you feel some sense of betrayal?
At what?
Well, if Agatha knew who your mother really was-- and chose not to tell you-- if that happened to me, I'd certainly feel let down, at the very least.
It's not that simple. With witches, I mean."
"It's just-- you're lying to me.
Oh?
And to yourself. At the very least, you're massaging the truth."
"It's difficult to deal with, Dr. Grand. I still wrestle with that one."
Wanda crying:(
"Yes, well, my point here is the same. I don't see you trying to change things... Making the effort. You're repressing your past, pretending that it isn't there. Perhaps that's why you keep so many plates spinning all the time.
What are you telling me, Dr. Grand?
That despite this new Wanda maximoff, going out looking to "heal" witchcraft... they're still a part of you that remains scared to act. Frozen, as you have been in the past. You complain of people over protecting you, but at no time did you ever try to stop them. In fact, from everything you related in prior visits... It seems as if you almost Welcomed their interference. I see that pattern of behaviour hasn't changed, despite our sessions. As much as this mission you're in to save witchcraft might seem proactive-- and it is-- it's also a way of putting off dealing with other things. Your mother-- your past-- secrets and truths-- things too difficult or painful or frightening. You need to face your past if you want to face yourself. It's as simple as that.
Yes, but I'm doing all i--
Our time's up, Wanda. We'll have to resume things next time."
"I think it's time our "sessions" ended. [...]
Grateful enough to let me go?
Not a chance. *the TENSION* [...]
Well... What about you , Wanda? No more sessions, so what are you going to do with the hour?
Our last session got me reflecting on things. I've put off facing my heritage-- I'm stalling and I honestly don't know what I have been afraid of all this time. I'm not going to be afraid anymore.
And that's the breakthrough you spoke of.
Yes, exactly. So... I'm off to eastern Europe. I leave tonight. I seek my people, the Roma.. and teh answers the hold."
Well that was spectacular, this level of introspection in a character, their mission, motives, past was truly unprecedented and I wish we saw it more often. The best way to truly dive in character and they couldn't find a better patient than Wanda, so suitable to her. It left with the unease of a therapy session because I don't know about everyone else but i felt the exact same way as Wanda, called out. It's a 5 star, despite the uncomfiness. Great job, one of the first times if not the first one where a comic story didn't feel superficial or out of nowhere not even in the slightest. I got excited when I first saw the comic would revolve around a psychiatry session, and rightfully so:)
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January 28, 2022
Presents a second grade villain in Wanda's life, and while it was an interesting way to learn about the past of Wanda through therapy (that maybe we all need that kind of mental health service) it is an uneventful issue.
But serves to move the plot a little bit, even if it is already moving at snail paice
But serves to move the plot a little bit, even if it is already moving at snail paice
December 9, 2021
este sí que ha estado bien. aunque hayan tergiversado a bote pronto una parte del pasado de wanda, al fin pone el foco en ella y en su historia, no simplemente unos paseítos sin trascendencia alrededor del mundo.
además, ha sido sencilla aun bellamente dibujado.
además, ha sido sencilla aun bellamente dibujado.
December 12, 2024
En este tomo conocemos más de la historia y del pasado de Wanda, que es muy importante e interesante y tenemos una wanda en new York.
Me gustó que le ví toques a la película de Doctor strange en el multiverso de la locura.
Me gustó que le ví toques a la película de Doctor strange en el multiverso de la locura.
March 4, 2021
The art was amazing loved the colours reminded me of autumn! The story was also great!
January 6, 2022
Face them head on go girl
January 12, 2022
i love how she shared a kiss with Captain America :3
January 4, 2024
the best one so far for sure, the art was gorgeous
August 29, 2016
Another good entry in the series, set this time back in New York, Wanda sees a therapist, very well written and excellently drawn, this series is well worth checking out.....
March 31, 2021
The beginning remins me of The Sopranos since the protagonista has to go to psycologist to be treated.
December 19, 2023
Pretty obvious conclusion from the outset, but I'm always going to be a sucker for Wanda having to face her past.
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