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==The Vision (1968-2004)==
==The Vision (The Avengers, vol.1 - 3 1968-2004)==
=== Publication history ===
=== Publication history ===
The Vision was created by [[writer]] [[Roy Thomas]] and [[penciler]] [[John Buscema]], and [[first appeared]] in the superhero-team series ''[[Avengers (comics)|The Avengers]]'' vol. 1, #57 (Oct. 1968). He becomes a member of the team and appears on a semi-regular basis until #500 (Sept. 2004), when the character is presumably destroyed.
The Vision was created by [[writer]] [[Roy Thomas]] and [[penciler]] [[John Buscema]], and [[first appeared]] in the superhero-team series ''[[Avengers (comics)|The Avengers]]'' vol.1, #57 (Oct. 1968). He becomes a member of the team and appears on a semi-regular basis until #500 (Sept. 2004), when the character is presumably destroyed.


The Vision starred with fellow Avenger and wife the [[Scarlet Witch]] in the [[limited series]] ''Vision and the Scarlet Witch'' vol. 1, #1-4 (Nov. 1982 - Feb. 1983), by writer [[Bill Mantlo]] and [[penciler]] [[Rick Leonardi]]. This was followed by vol. 2, #1-12 (Oct. 1985 - Sept. 1986), written by [[Steve Englehart]] and and penciled by [[Richard Howell]]. A decade later, the Vision appeared in a solo limited series, ''Vision'' vol. 1, #1-4 (Nov. 1994 - Feb. 1995), by writer [[Bob Harras]] and penciler [[Manny Clark]]. Nearly a decade after that came a four-issue second volume (Oct. 2002 - Jan. 2003), written by [[Geoff Johns]] and penciled by [[Ivan Reis]].
The Vision features with fellow Avenger and wife the [[Scarlet Witch]] in the [[limited series]] ''Vision and the Scarlet Witch'' vol. 1, #1-4 (Nov. 1982 - Feb. 1983), by writer [[Bill Mantlo]] and [[penciler]] [[Rick Leonardi]].
This is followed by a second limited series of the same title - vol. 2, #1-12 (Oct. 1985 - Sept. 1986), written by [[Steve Englehart]] and and penciled by [[Richard Howell]].
The Vision later appears in a solo limited series, ''Vision'' vol. 1, #1-4 (Nov. 1994 - Feb. 1995), by writer [[Bob Harras]] and penciler [[Manny Clark]].
A final four-issue solo series was later published - (Oct. 2002 - Jan. 2003), written by [[Geoff Johns]] and penciled by [[Ivan Reis]].


===Fictional character biography===
===Fictional character biography===
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The modern Vision is powered by solar energy absorbed via a gem on his forehead. In addition to his ability to discharge this energy via high-intensity solar-powered optic blasts, the Vision possesses the ability to manipulate his mass and density, which at its lowest allows flight and intangibility and at its highest provides superhuman strength and diamond-hard durability. On one occasion the Vision uses this extreme durability to render unconscious the villain [[Count Nefaria]]. <ref>''The Avengers'' vol. 1, #166 (Dec. 1977)</ref> The Vision often uses his ability to alter his density against foes, by phasing an intangible hand through them and then partially rematerializing it - a process he describes as "physical disruption." This effect typically causes great pain and results in incapacitation, as is the case when used against the [[Earth-712]] version of the hero [[Hyperion (comics)|Hyperion]]. <ref>''The Avengers'' vol. 1, #141 (Nov. 1975)</ref> The Vision is also capable of self-repair and of interfacing with other technology.
The modern Vision is powered by solar energy absorbed via a gem on his forehead. In addition to his ability to discharge this energy via high-intensity solar-powered optic blasts, the Vision possesses the ability to manipulate his mass and density, which at its lowest allows flight and intangibility and at its highest provides superhuman strength and diamond-hard durability. On one occasion the Vision uses this extreme durability to render unconscious the villain [[Count Nefaria]]. <ref>''The Avengers'' vol. 1, #166 (Dec. 1977)</ref> The Vision often uses his ability to alter his density against foes, by phasing an intangible hand through them and then partially rematerializing it - a process he describes as "physical disruption." This effect typically causes great pain and results in incapacitation, as is the case when used against the [[Earth-712]] version of the hero [[Hyperion (comics)|Hyperion]]. <ref>''The Avengers'' vol. 1, #141 (Nov. 1975)</ref> The Vision is also capable of self-repair and of interfacing with other technology.


==The Vision (2005-)==
==The Vision (Young Avengers, 2005-)==
[[Image:Youngvisionx.png|200px|right|thumb|The Vision of the [[Young Avengers]]. Art by [[Jim Cheung]].]]
[[Image:Youngvisionx.png|200px|right|thumb|The Vision of the [[Young Avengers]]. Art by [[Jim Cheung]].]]
===Publication history===
===Publication history===
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===Fictional character biography===
===Fictional character biography===
[[Iron Lad]], a teenage version of [[Kang the Conqueror]], lands in the "present" several months following the Vision's destruction. After being ignored by [[Captain America]] and [[Iron Man]], he finds the Vision's mangled remains and downloads the operating system into his armor. Through this merger, Iron Lad is able to access plans the Vision had created in case the Avengers fell. He uses these plans to assemble a new team of "[[Young Avengers]]." When Iron Lad is forced to remove his armor to stop Kang the Conqueror from tracking him, the Vision's operating system causes the armor to become a sentient being.
The newest incarnation of the Vision is in fact a fusion of the old Vision's operating systems and armour of adventurer [[Iron Lad]]. On arriving in the present, Iron Lad finds the Vision's mangled remains and downloads the operating system into his armour. With this information, Iron Lad is able to access plans the Vision had created in case the Avengers were ever rendered inactive and uses these plans to assemble a new team of Young Avengers. When Iron Lad is forced to remove his armour to stop the villain [[Kang the Conqueror]] from tracking him, the Vision's operating system causes the armour to become a [[Sentience|sentient being]]. <ref>''Young Avengers'' #1 - 5</ref>

When Iron Lad leaves the time period, he leaves the armor behind with the Vision's operating system activated. Upon Iron Man's examination, it is determined that although the Vision has all of the physical and emotional potential of the original, he lacks the first Vision's vast experience. Moreover, whereas the first Vision's brain patterns were based on [[Wonder Man]], the new Vision's brain patterns are based on those of Iron Lad. <ref name="youngavengers1">''Young Avengers'' #1-7 (April-Oct. 2005)</ref>


Examination by the hero [[Iron Man (comics)|Iron Man]] reveals that although the new Vision has all of the physical and emotional potential of the original, he lacks the first Vision's experience, and brain patterns based on Iron Lad as opposed to Wonder Man. While more advanced than the original, the Vision is unable to join the reformed Avengers due to their concern that he is still being controlled by Kang. The Vision then acts as a mentor to the Young Avengers. <ref>''Young Avengers'' #11</ref> The Vision also changes his appearance from his Iron Lad-like appearance to that of the original Vision to comfort Iron Lad's former crush, [[Cassie Lang]], the Young Avenger known as '''Stature''' and daughter of [[Ant-Man (Scott Lang)|Scott Lang]] <ref name="youngavengers11">''Young Avengers'' #11, 2005, Marvel Comics, writer Allan Heinberg</ref> During the events of [[Civil War (comics)|Civil War]], the Vision opposes the new Superhuman Registration Act and sides with [[Captain America]] by joining the [[Secret Avengers]].<ref name="civilwar">''Civil War'' #2-3, 2006, Marvel Comics, writer Mark Millar</ref> Vision plays a major role in the final battle, disabling Iron Man's armor.<ref name="civilwar7">''Civil War'' #7, 2007, Marvel Comics, writer Mark Millar</ref>
Examination by the hero [[Iron Man (comics)|Iron Man]] reveals that although the new Vision has all of the physical and emotional potential of the original, he lacks the first Vision's experience, and brain patterns based on Iron Lad as opposed to Wonder Man. While more advanced than the original, the Vision is unable to join the reformed Avengers due to their concern that he is still being controlled by Kang. The Vision then acts as a mentor to the Young Avengers. <ref>''Young Avengers'' #11</ref> The Vision also changes his appearance from his Iron Lad-like appearance to that of the original Vision to comfort Iron Lad's former crush, [[Cassie Lang]], the Young Avenger known as '''Stature''' and daughter of [[Ant-Man (Scott Lang)|Scott Lang]] <ref name="youngavengers11">''Young Avengers'' #11, 2005, Marvel Comics, writer Allan Heinberg</ref> During the events of [[Civil War (comics)|Civil War]], the Vision opposes the new Superhuman Registration Act and sides with [[Captain America]] by joining the [[Secret Avengers]].<ref name="civilwar">''Civil War'' #2-3, 2006, Marvel Comics, writer Mark Millar</ref> Vision plays a major role in the final battle, disabling Iron Man's armor.<ref name="civilwar7">''Civil War'' #7, 2007, Marvel Comics, writer Mark Millar</ref>

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Vision
File:Tpbvision.png
The Vision. Art by Brian Haberlin.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceAvengers vol. 1, #57
(Oct. 1968)
Created byRoy Thomas
John Buscema
In-story information
Alter egoInapplicable, brain patterns based on Wonder Man and Alex Lipton
Team affiliationsAvengers
West Coast Avengers
Young Avengers
Notable aliasesVictor Shade
Abilities
  • Density control
  • Energy projection
  • Computer interfacing
  • Superhuman strength, durability and intelligence

The Vision is the name of three fictional comic-book characters in the Marvel Comics universe.

The first appeared during the 1930s-1940s period fans and historians call the Golden Age of Comic Books, in comics published by Marvel's predecessor, Timely Comics. The second and most longstanding is an android (referred to as a "synthezoid" in the comics) who was a member of the superhero team the Avengers. He was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema in The Avengers, vol. 1, #57 (Oct. 1968).

This Vision appeared to be destroyed in The Avengers vol. 3, #500 (Sept. 2004). A new Vision, adapted from the original by writer Allan Heinberg and artist Jim Cheung, was introduced in the series Young Avengers.

The Vision (1940s)

Main article: Vision (Timely Comics)

The Vision (The Avengers, vol.1 - 3 1968-2004)

Publication history

The Vision was created by writer Roy Thomas and penciler John Buscema, and first appeared in the superhero-team series The Avengers vol.1, #57 (Oct. 1968). He becomes a member of the team and appears on a semi-regular basis until #500 (Sept. 2004), when the character is presumably destroyed.

The Vision features with fellow Avenger and wife the Scarlet Witch in the limited series Vision and the Scarlet Witch vol. 1, #1-4 (Nov. 1982 - Feb. 1983), by writer Bill Mantlo and penciler Rick Leonardi.

This is followed by a second limited series of the same title - vol. 2, #1-12 (Oct. 1985 - Sept. 1986), written by Steve Englehart and and penciled by Richard Howell.

The Vision later appears in a solo limited series, Vision vol. 1, #1-4 (Nov. 1994 - Feb. 1995), by writer Bob Harras and penciler Manny Clark.

A final four-issue solo series was later published - (Oct. 2002 - Jan. 2003), written by Geoff Johns and penciled by Ivan Reis.

Fictional character biography

The robot Ultron is the creator of the Vision, a type of android he calls a "synthezoid", for use against Ultron's own creator, Dr. Henry Pym (Ant-Man/Giant Man/Goliath/Yellowjacket) and Pym's wife, Janet van Dyne (the Wasp) of the superhero team The Avengers. [1] The team believes the Vision's body was created from that of the android original Human Torch, while the patterns of his synthetic brain were based on those of the then-deceased Simon Williams (Wonder Man). The Avengers later learn that the time lord Immortus used the power of the Forever Crystal to split the original Human Torch into two entities: One body remained the original Torch while Ultron rebuilt the other as the Vision.[2]

The Vision almost immediately rebels against his creator and joins the Avengers.[3] He later became romantically involved with Wanda Maximoff, the mutant Scarlet Witch. The two eventually marry, and later appear to procreate twin children via the Scarlet Witch's mutant hex powers. [4]

The Avengers vol. 1, #57 (Oct. 1968), debut of the Silver Age Vision. Cover art by John Buscema.

Rogue agents of the United States government, manipulated by the time traveler Immortus, abduct the Vision and dismantle him. The Avengers recover the parts, and Dr. Pym rebuilds him as best he can. However, the now-revivified Simon Williams does not allow his brain patterns to be used again to provide a matrix for Vision's emotions, explaining that the original process, done without his consent, had "ripped out his soul". Although Williams' own love for Wanda leads him to feel guilt, he justifies his actions by claiming the Vision was never anything but a copy of him, a claim that a number of other Avengers, including the Wasp, accept. This, along with damage to the Vision's synthetic skin when he was dismantled, results in the synthezoid's resurrection as a colorless and emotionless artificial human.[5]

Meanwhile, the original Human Torch returns from his own apparent demise, casting doubt on the Vision's identity. The Vision and the Scarlet Witch's children were then apparently revealed not to be children at all, but rather fragments of the soul of the demon Mephisto, who had been broken apart by Franklin Richards shortly before the birth of the twins. The twins were absorbed back into Mephisto, which temporarily drove the Witch insane. Although she recovered, she and the Vision separated, each operating on a different Avengers team. [6]

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The Vision and the Scarlet Witch vol. 2, #3 (Dec. 1985). Cover art by Richard Howell.

The Vision gradually regains his emotions by adopting new brain patterns from deceased scientist Alex Lipton, and gains a new body that resembles his original. In addition, Simon Williams' brain patterns gradually reemerge and meld with Lipton's patterns, restoring the Vision's full capacity for full emotion.[7]

While recovering from a crippling injury, the Vision gives up his attempt to reconcile with his wife. Remaining a member of the Avengers, he briefly becomes romantically involved with teammates Carol Danvers (Warbird) and Mantis before attempting again to reconcile with the Scarlet Witch. Grief over the loss of the twins, however, again drives her insane. She tried to rewrite reality to recreate them, causing a series of catastrophic events that includes the Vision crashing an Avengers Quinjet into Avengers Mansion. Walking out of the rubble, the Vision apologizes to his stunned teammates, telling them he is no longer in control of his body; he then melts and expels several spheres that grow into five Ultrons. The Avengers destroy them, and an enraged She-Hulk tears apart the remains of the Vision. The Avengers later believed that Ultron may have put a command in the Vision that would have been activated by the Avengers' Code White alert. It is unknown whether Wanda's magic or Ultron's command was responsible.[8]

Powers and abilities

The earliest stories describe the Vision as, although artificial, physically identical to a human being in every other respect. As explained in his debut in The Avengers vol. 1, #57 (Oct. 1968), "He's every inch a human being — except that all his body organs are constructed of synthetic materials". Artist Neal Adams varied this concept in v1. #93 (Nov. 1971), in which a near-microscopic Ant-Man, traveling inside the Vision's body, saw synthetic organs that had little in common with those of a human being. Writer-artist John Byrne changed the nature of the Vision more radically in the series West Coast Avengers, with a scene of the Vision naked that showed the character lacking external genitalia, though only after he had been taken apart.[9]

The modern Vision is powered by solar energy absorbed via a gem on his forehead. In addition to his ability to discharge this energy via high-intensity solar-powered optic blasts, the Vision possesses the ability to manipulate his mass and density, which at its lowest allows flight and intangibility and at its highest provides superhuman strength and diamond-hard durability. On one occasion the Vision uses this extreme durability to render unconscious the villain Count Nefaria. [10] The Vision often uses his ability to alter his density against foes, by phasing an intangible hand through them and then partially rematerializing it - a process he describes as "physical disruption." This effect typically causes great pain and results in incapacitation, as is the case when used against the Earth-712 version of the hero Hyperion. [11] The Vision is also capable of self-repair and of interfacing with other technology.

The Vision (Young Avengers, 2005-)

The Vision of the Young Avengers. Art by Jim Cheung.

Publication history

The series Young Avengers, which ran 12 issues cover-dated April 2005 to August 2006, introduced a new Vision, who is a combination of the synthezoid Vision and the armor of the hero Iron Lad.

Fictional character biography

The newest incarnation of the Vision is in fact a fusion of the old Vision's operating systems and armour of adventurer Iron Lad. On arriving in the present, Iron Lad finds the Vision's mangled remains and downloads the operating system into his armour. With this information, Iron Lad is able to access plans the Vision had created in case the Avengers were ever rendered inactive and uses these plans to assemble a new team of Young Avengers. When Iron Lad is forced to remove his armour to stop the villain Kang the Conqueror from tracking him, the Vision's operating system causes the armour to become a sentient being. [12]

Examination by the hero Iron Man reveals that although the new Vision has all of the physical and emotional potential of the original, he lacks the first Vision's experience, and brain patterns based on Iron Lad as opposed to Wonder Man. While more advanced than the original, the Vision is unable to join the reformed Avengers due to their concern that he is still being controlled by Kang. The Vision then acts as a mentor to the Young Avengers. [13] The Vision also changes his appearance from his Iron Lad-like appearance to that of the original Vision to comfort Iron Lad's former crush, Cassie Lang, the Young Avenger known as Stature and daughter of Scott Lang [14] During the events of Civil War, the Vision opposes the new Superhuman Registration Act and sides with Captain America by joining the Secret Avengers.[15] Vision plays a major role in the final battle, disabling Iron Man's armor.[16]

Powers and abilities

The Vision of the Young Avengers is able to use Iron Lad's neuro-kinetic armor to recreate the former Vision's abilities and is also capable of energy and holographic manipulation; shapeshifting; and time-travel.

Other versions

Mainframe

Mainframe is an alternate universe (Earth-691) version of Vision from the 31st century who acts alongside the Guardians of the Galaxy. In this future, Mainframe is the chief operating system of an entire planet and controls everything from climate to planetary stability, and when first encountered, the guardian of the shield of Captain America. [17]

Ultimate Marvel

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Ultimate Vision. Art by Brandon Peterson.

In the Ultimate Universe, members of the Ultimates and the Ultimate X-Men discover a damaged, sentient robot, who states that the closest English translation to its name is "Vision". The robot warns of the coming of an invader from space - Gah Lak Tus, Eater of Worlds. After being repaired, the apparently feminine Vision assists the heroes by presenting a plan to repel Gah Lak Tus. After successfully repelling the invader, the Vision leaves Earth but en route is tricked and disabled by A.I.M. The Vision later escapes and manages to stop a Gah Lak Tus module that A.I.M intended to use for their own purposes. [18]

MC2

An older version of the modern Vision appears in the MC2 universe. Stepping out of earlier retirement, Vision chose to rejoin the young heroes in A-Next. [19]

In other media

Television

  • The first android Vision appears in Fox Kids' short-lived Avengers animated series (thirteen episodes in 1999 - 2000). The Vision was voiced by Ron Ruben.

Video games

  • The first android Vision is a NPC in the videogame Marvel Ultimate Alliance voiced by Roger Rose. He helps the heroes by giving them information regarding missions. Vision has special dialogue with Ms. Marvel. He is a playable character in the GBA version of the game.

Footnotes

  1. ^ Avengers # 57, 1968, Marvel Comics, writer Roy Thomas
  2. ^ Avengers Forever #8, 1999, Marvel Comics, writers Roger Stern and Kurt Busiek
  3. ^ Avengers # 58, 1968, Marvel Comics, writer Roy Thomas
  4. ^ Vision and the Scarlet Witch vol. 2, #3 & 12 (Dec. 1985 & Sept. 1986)
  5. ^ West Coast Avengers #42-44 (March-May 1989)
  6. ^ Avengers West Coast #51-52 (Nov.-Dec. 1989)
  7. ^ Vision vol. 1, #1-4 (Nov. 1994 - Feb. 1995)
  8. ^ The Avengers #500 (Sept. 2004)
  9. ^ West Coast Avengers vol. 2, #44 (May 1989)
  10. ^ The Avengers vol. 1, #166 (Dec. 1977)
  11. ^ The Avengers vol. 1, #141 (Nov. 1975)
  12. ^ Young Avengers #1 - 5
  13. ^ Young Avengers #11
  14. ^ Young Avengers #11, 2005, Marvel Comics, writer Allan Heinberg
  15. ^ Civil War #2-3, 2006, Marvel Comics, writer Mark Millar
  16. ^ Civil War #7, 2007, Marvel Comics, writer Mark Millar
  17. ^ Guardians of the Galaxy #5 (Oct. 1990)
  18. ^ Ultimate Nightmare (2004); Ultimate Secret (2005) & Ultimate Extinction (2006)
  19. ^ Spider-Girl #94 (March 2006)

References

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