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Wiccan

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Creation & Design

Wiccan was created by writer Allan Heinberg and artist Jim Cheung, first appearing in Young Avengers #1 in 2005. He was designed to be a modern take on the legacy of the Scarlet Witch.

Early Years

Billy Kaplan grew up in a Jewish family in New York City. He discovered his magical abilities during his teenage years, which led him to join the Young Avengers.

Character Development

Wiccan has evolved from a side character in the Young Avengers to a prominent figure in the Marvel Universe, exploring themes of identity, family, and the responsibilities that come with power.

Cultural Reception

Wiccan has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for his depth and the representation of LGBTQ+ characters in comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Billy Kaplan
Aliases:
William Kaplan, Young Avenger
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Young Avengers, Avengers, The Runaways
Abilities:
Magic, Reality Manipulation, Telekinesis
Equipment:
Magic Staff, Spellbooks
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
Marvel Apr 2005

Young Avengers #1

Young Avengers #1
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1st team appearance of the Young Avengers: Kate Bishop, Patriot, Asgardian aka Wiccan, Hulkling, and Iron Lad, who is later revealed to be a young variant of Kang
Marvel May 2005

Young Avengers #2

Young Avengers #2
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2nd appearance of the Young Avengers
Cassie Lang discovers she has super-powers
Origin of Iron Lad, later revealed to be Kang the Conqueror
Marvel May 2008

Young Avengers Presents #3

Young Avengers Presents #3
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Story revisits plot points from West Coast Avengers where Billy and Tommy were revealed to be fragments of Mephisto's soul that were recovered by Master Pandemonium
Marvel Sep 2010

Avengers: The Children's Crusade #1

Avengers: The Children's Crusade #1
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Nine-issue series that follows Wiccan (Billy) and Speed (Tommy) search for the Scarlet Witch who had been missing since the events of House of M
[March 2022 - rumor that unannounced MCU projects could borrow heavily from this story arc]
Marvel Mar 2013 Vol 2

Young Avengers #1

Young Avengers #1
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1st team appearance of a new Young Avengers roster, unofficial: Kate Bishop, Noh-Varr, Wiccan, Hulkling, Kid Loki, Miss America
The team becomes official in Young Avengers Vol. 2 #5

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