"Quicksilver"-Marvel's Mutant Speedster in the 60's & 70's!

Quicksilver (Pietro Maximoff) started out as an unwitting enemy to the X-Men, when he zipped onto the scene in "X-Men"#4 (Mar. 1964). He was created by the ever-popular team of Stan Lee (writer, editor) and Jack Kirby (artist, co-writer). Quicksilver and his twin sister, the Scarlet Witch were part of Magneto's 'Brotherhood of Evil Mutants'. After several encounters with the 'Brotherhood', the X-Men came to realize that Quicksilver & the Scarlet Witch were not evil, but were being manipulated by Magneto (who, as it turns out, is their father!!!; Quicksilver & the Scarlet Witch (Pietro & Wanda) were given as children to the Maximoff family, by 'The High Evolutionary'. They have a half-sister named Polaris).

Quicksilver's powers consisted of---Superhuman Speed (for running and flight); and the ability to create whirlwind dervishes with his arms. His costume had a lightning bolt across his torso, back & waist. It was originally green (with white gloves, boots & lightning bolt) and later was light blue (also with white gloves, boots & lightning bolt).

Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch were soon recruited (by Iron Man) for membership in the Avengers (after Captain America & Hawkeye had joined). They were regular members until the Scarlet Witch was wounded on a mission against Magneto. Quicksilver later enlisted the help of the Avengers, to rescue his sister from the Sentinels (giant robots who were programmed to 'capture and destroy' mutants), who had taken her to another dimension. They rejoined the team after that. During a later mission, Quicksilver was wounded by one of the Sentinels. He was restored to health by Crystal, of the mutant group 'The Inhumans' (who was romantically linked to Johnny Storm / The Human Torch, of the Fantastic Four, for many years). Pietro and Crystal soon fell in love and while they were on  an adventure with the F.F.; she told Johnny that she was no longer in love with him, but was now in love with Pietro. Pietro and Crystal were married and eventually had a daughter named Luna.

Quicksilver's TV Animation appearances have included---"The Marvel Superheroes"; "X-Men: The Animated Series";"X-Men: Evolution"; "Wolverine and the X-Men"; and "The Super Hero Squad Show".

Quicksilver will appear in the 2014 live-action film, "X-Men: Days of Future Past". He and the Scarlet Witch are slated to appear in "The Avengers: Age of Ultron" (forthcoming feature film).

I often wonder how Quicksilver would fare in a race with The Flash (of DC Comics). They  both have exclusive facets, which accompany their super-speed abilities. Who do YOU think would win??? Let me know at comicnerd75@gmail.com.


Quicksilver holds an honored place in comic book history!