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Vision is a twelve-issue Marvel Comics limited series published from 2016 to 2016, written by Tom King with art by Gabriel Hernández Walta and Mike del Mundo. The story follows the android Avenger Vision as he builds a new family unit with a synthezoid wife and twin children in a suburban Virginia neighborhood, exploring themes of identity, humanity, and domesticity against a backdrop of escalating tragedy. The series won Eisner Awards in 2017. It stands apart from mainstream superhero continuity by focusing on quiet, character-driven storytelling rather than action.
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Vision ranks #22 of 265 in the Graphic Novel ranking, behind Hawkeye (Matt Fraction), ahead of Doom Patrol (Grant Morrison).
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Who wrote and drew the 2016 Marvel Comics 'Vision' series?
The twelve-issue limited series was written by acclaimed author Tom King, with striking interior art by Gabriel Hernández Walta. Mike del Mundo also provided the series' highly praised cover art.
What is the main plot of Tom King's 'Vision' comic?
The story follows the android Avenger as he builds a new synthezoid family unit, including a wife and twin children, to live an idealized suburban life. The narrative slowly unravels into a dark tragedy as they try to integrate into human society.
How many issues are in the Marvel 'Vision' series?
The complete story spans exactly twelve issues, which were published throughout 2016. It was designed as a self-contained, closed-ended graphic novel narrative rather than an ongoing series.
Did the 2016 'Vision' series inspire any television shows?
The dark suburban themes of this series heavily inspired the Marvel Studios Disney+ show 'WandaVision.' While the show's plot differs, its exploration of Vision's desire for a perfect family life draws heavily from Tom King's comic.
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