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*sigh*

Let's do this again.

The most harmful and irreparable damage the MCU has ever done is definitely Wanda's characterization and how the "fandom" perceives her even when non-cb readers migrate to the 616 side.

(This is screenshot depicting a fan reacting to Russell Dauterman's redesign of Lore, an evil Wanda variant who first debuted in 1993 in Scarlet Witch #1. She will return in the new Scarlet Witch series this year)

In addition to all the "she's always been white" constant, toxic and racist comments, which only reinforces their lack of ability to recognize issues such as colorism, Rromani representation (when they actually know the difference between Rromani and Romanian, that is) and straight-up whitewashing, they also fail to identify a most essential trait of her entire characterization: her desire to do good and become a symbol of heroism.

Wanda despises doing harm to others. Her first iteration is legitimately a depiction in which she and Pietro are being forced by Magneto to work for him and his brotherhood of evil mutants, all thanks to emotional manipulation. She never means to hurt the original X-Men except when Pietro is hurt and/or in danger. It's her protective side, not her "evil" side.

(Uncanny X-Men v1 #4; #11)

It's also fundamental to be aware that Wanda and Pietro come from a place where there's trauma for being abused by Magneto when it comes to their powers. This is why they are hesitant to join the Avengers, and yet their sense of responsibility is stronger.

(Avengers v1 #16)

Now, when it comes to Chthon, it's another rabbit hole of struggling with independence, power and agency. Being controlled by an evil force is as an old trope as any other in comic books. Still, I can't help but notice that her relationship with Chthon is never truly solved as other magic characters' issues, so why does it stick to Wanda the hardest?

Allow me illustrate with other examples:

1. Magik and the Darkchylde.

For those who don't know, the Darkchylde is "an evil side" of Illyana Rasputin, result of her captor and abuser's tampering with her soul.

The Darkchylde has several interpretations, from abuse to struggling with self-worth, and it has been established for decades as a side of Illyana that she despises, fears and suppresses.

(New Mutants v1 #71)

Illyana took years to make peace with her inner self and even had an arc to leave her reigning place of power in Limbo to Madelyne, another character who was villanized by the narrative for the very same reasons. Which begs the question.... why would a fan root for the Darkchylde to be her standard self when this is precisely what she hates the most? When it's precisely what causes her pain and leads her to a process of isolation and unhealthy behavior?

2. Doctor Strange and dark magic

Throughout sixty years of stories, there are a few moments in which the Sorcerer Supreme is faced with the old dilemma if he should use dark magic or not. And yet, from everything he went through, even in his darkest moments, he still chooses to do good. This is an intrinsic part of him. Yes, we've seen alternate evil iterations, but the main version is still a recognized, praised character for all the good deeds he performs on a daily basis.

(New Avengers v3 Annual #1)

3. Loki against fate

(Immortal Thor #2)

Loki's most recent and important journey throughout the years is precisely changing their fate, from the god of mischief and lies to the god of stories. They know they also have antagonistic roles to play as such, and yet they look forward to building a better relationship with Thor and the Asgardians. They're as complex as they come, but never back to their first and oldest iteration.

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There are others, of course, like Nico Minoru and the Staff of One, Daimon Hellstrom and his will to deny his father's desires etc etc. I can even point a famous non-magical one: THE HULK. Yep, the guy who has spent his entire existence struggling with said dichotomy.

So you see, this is not a situation where "women can't be villains, god forbid women do anything" like some of them love to claim. You have Amora, Morgan Le Fey, Umar, even Lore now. The fact is, the MCU pushed the main version of its Wanda to be an irremediable character. Fans may or not defend her actions, but the truth is, they went too far for a role of opposition/antagonism justified by mental issues, which is yet another problematic, hellish rabbit role that we discussed so many times, over and over and over.

House of M is by itself such a harmful event in Wanda's entire characterization that, even now in the 616 universe, she still struggles to be (re)accepted by the hero community. She's still demonized by mutants, she's still depicted as mentally unstable.

(X-Men #7 - 2019)

Meanwhile, few writers are doing their hardest to give her some independence and agency (praised be Orlando and McKay). She has finally showcased her resolve to deal with Chthon by absorbing the Darkhold. She finally built a place to help people in a small community. She's an avenger yet again.

(Darkhold: Omega #1)

However, despite all that, she's still being patronized and lectured on (for instance, Agatha trying to take the Darkhold from her).

(Scarlet Witch v3 Annual #1)

The fact that she hasn't given up on the role of super hero only showcases how fundamental, intrinsic, unshakeable is her desire to do good. The fact that she's a nexus being and that the Scarlet Witch is a role passed down through generations are enough reasons to reiterate how important she is as a defender of the universe, same importance we often see in the role of the Sorcerer Supreme.

No fan has ever advocated for readers to be feared by a Sorcerer Supreme. Those are roles of heroes.

So yeah, "evil mother" and "serving cunt" will not do it for me. Because being evil means embracing everything Wanda hates the most and fights the hardest. So you come here and tell me that Wanda was supposed to be evil incarnate, to the point of comparing her to Voldemort, is plainly offensive and shows how little you understand her. You have other mothers to kneel to if you so desperately need one. Wanda is not one of them. Leave her alone.

TL;DR: Saying Wanda should be evil is stupid and harmful.

#scarlet witch #wanda maximoff #pietro maximoff #quicksilver #anti-mcu #the most illiterate fandom is the cbm and cb fandom i swear

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Double cake 🍰

#nanami kento #jjk

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Apparently Miles is a JJK fan (in the comics)

If you put these two in a room together I think the result would be adorable 🥺

#THAT'S SO CUTE #THOSE ARE MY SONS!! #yuji itadori #miles morales #jjk #atsv

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#nanami kento #jjk #so true bestie

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So lately I have been playing pokemon.

#ah yes the oras experience #new game titles just dropped #pokemon gay and pokemon queer

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#caw caw! #cute

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Been thinking about them lately.

#K2 MY BELOVED MY EVERYTHING #k2so #cassian andor #rogue one

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Y'know, I'm pretty sure at least one reason that the RR bosses don't interact in USUM was because whoever came up with that storyline probably realized they would all be trying to kill each other if you just left all of them together in a room for five minutes.

Archie and Maxie were ready to go on-sight. Cyrus would loathe Ghetsis if he found out about N. (I would like to see him punch the old man's lights out, but he'd probably just sit there and quietly stew instead.) Giovanni and Ghetsis are driven by greed, and that's what Lysandre hates most, alongside people who treat Pokemon like tools, and those who throw their power around. But the "eventually the world will be consumed by greedy fools" was basically his reason for attempting genocide in the first place. It'd probably be on-sight for him too. Masters made it 100% clear, but I always knew Gio wouldn't fall for Ghetsis's bull. Those two were looking to stab each other in the back from the moment they met.

The player and Lillie would have arrived to all-out brawl. No wonder Gio and/or Faba gave them their own rooms 😂

#rr is the best thing that ever *NOT* happened in the pkmn world #the chaos was fated to happen if the protags were not there lmao #usum #yes cyrus wouldn't get along with most of them #meanwhile maxie and archie are more worried about getting into each other's throats lmao

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Blinding Light / Endless Void

Something about villains with a god complex and god-like entities.

#pla volo #galactic boss cyrus #arceus #giratina

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i enjoyed xmen first class even with the complains about the art but this

this is the worst

from X-men First Class: Giant Sized Special

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submitted by @themasterusersblog

#SHE DOESN'T HAVE BONES OR ORGANS POOR THING #only b00bas pray for her

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By LabradoriteKing on Pinterest

#rec for writing #gemstones

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Old shitpost that still makes me laugh when I see it in my folder.

#scott summers #cyclops #same cyke

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When bg3 gets an animated adaption and Neil returns to dub Astarion, then what

#thinking thoughts #his 'darling' is SO #*guttural noises* #astarion #neil newbon #bg3 #baldur's gate 3

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he expolded 😔

#NOOOO KORVOOOOOO #korvo opposites #solar opposites

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What’s your OC’s favorite Pokémon?

#OOOOOO that's such an interesting question #i never thought about it #i think i'd pick a pokémon who has a common theme with my ocs #so in this case mina would have a ribombee #lumiel coud have a ducklett that would evolve to swanna #and diego would have... mmm... a ferrothorn i guess #my ocs #i can't stop thinking of which digimon would be their frens as well now send help #cause lumiel is 100% supposed to be friends with patamon coughcough for reasons

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Describe your OC’s childhood. What are some memories (good or bad) that stick out for them?

#it was good until he started blaming himself for the >>incident<< #he carries the guilt his entire life and this is why he decided to isolate himself ª #the healing arc will be SO SAD #i was just crying myself thinking of it #my poor littol baby

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