Marvel Comics has announced that, following November's Scarlet Witch #10, Steve Orlando's current ongoing Scarlet Witch series will evolve in a fascinating way in January before ultimately returning later in 2024.
In just a few weeks, though, we'll discover Marvel's exciting plans for the iconic Wanda Maximoff; in the meantime, her coven of fans can get a first look at the epic "season finale" of her current era in this new sneak peek at what will now be the title's final issue.
Since launching earlier this year, Orlando, Sara Pichelli and Lorenzo Tammetta's Scarlet Witch have enchanted readers with dazzling displays of Wanda's powers, a captivating new status quo, and spellbinding additions to Wanda's growing rogues gallery.
With jaw-dropping covers from Russell Dauterman, the series has remained a Marvel must-read month after month, and the Last Door isn’t closing yet! Bold new developments are in store but first, we'll bear witness to the Scarlet Witch's climactic duel with her new archenemy, Hexfinder, in issue #10. The vicious witch hunter has been plaguing Wanda since the beginning, and Wanda will hold nothing back as they finally meet on the battlefield.
"When chaos magic meets alchemical might, it's all Wanda can do to keep her town - and her friends - from getting caught in the crossfire," reads the solicitation text. "Hexfinder has sworn vengeance on all witches and won't stop until Wanda is a trophy on her wall. Wanda is one of the most powerful forces in the Marvel Universe - but can she stand against someone who's trained her whole life to eradicate magic?"
Despite a controversial villainous turn in last May's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the Scarlet Witch remains an incredibly popular character among MCU and comic book fans so we're not exactly surprised her series is only going on a short hiatus.
Orlando says, "Scarlet Witch has been the gig of a lifetime--one that's challenged me, surprised me, and brought me together with some of the greatest collaborators I've ever been lucky enough to work with."
"And we're far from done - I can't wait for folks to see what we've been conjuring up next, something that celebrates a massive milestone for Wanda and her family, and explodes this current season up into something gonzo, blockbuster, and bursting with power. Wanda will return stronger, bolder, and more powerful than ever - and not alone!"
You can see all four Scarlet Witch #10 covers below along with never-before-seen artwork by Sara Pichelli. Marvel Comics has promised a "special announcement" about what comes next, so we'll keep you updated as we learn more.
SCARLET WITCH #10
Written by STEVE ORLANDO
Art by SARA PICHELLI
Cover by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN
Variant Cover ELIZABETH TORQUE
Variant Cover by FELIPE MASSAFERA
Knight’s End Variant Cover by MARC ASPINALL
On Sale 11/1