Why Wanda and Pietro Maximoff Were Never Rebooted as Inhumans

Many fans have wondered why Wanda Maximoff and Pietro Maximoff were never rebooted as Inhumans. This article will explore whether such a reboot would make sense in the context of Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

The Case Against a Reboot in Marvel Comics

Firstly, such a reboot would require a significant retcon, as Wanda and Pietro are currently known as mutants, not Inhumans. Retconning them to be Inhumans might seem like an interesting idea, but it would introduce several continuity issues.

Power Activations and Terrigen Mist

One major issue is their power activations. In the comics, mutants, like Wanda and Pietro, typically gain their powers after being exposed to the Terrigen Mist. Inhumans, on the other hand, are born with their powers or are activated under the influence of some genetic them to adopt the Inhuman identity would force creators to rewrite the origins of their powers, making their abilities less consistent and coherent.

A second challenge is their daughter, Luna. In the comics, Wanda and Pietro have a daughter named Luna, who remains as a normal human. This scenario would be challenging to reconcile if they were retconned as Inhumans, as Inhumans typically manifest their abilities at a young age or through genetic heritage. In the context of the comic series, Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel) is made a mutant to avoid introducing another iteration of Inhumans, which aligns with the No-Inhuman policy of the MCU.

Character Continuity and Storytelling

Furthermore, a reboot of Wanda and Pietro as Inhumans would require a significant amount of storytelling to explain why their daughter, Luna, was not exposed to the Terrigen Mist. This would add unnecessary complexity to the narrative, making it challenging for readers to follow and enjoy the story.

In the current storyline, Kevin Feige, the head of Marvel Studios, is keen on focusing on mutants within the MCU. He believes that the introduction of Inhumans in a TV series (The Inhumans) has negatively impacted the character arcs. By keeping the Inhumans out of the MCU, it allows for smoother storytelling and character development within the mutant universe.

Analyze the Feige Perspective

Kevin Feige's stance is particularly interesting in light of his plans to introduce more mutants into the MCU. The introduction of more mutants would necessitate a deeper exploration of the Inhuman universe, which Feige aims to avoid. This decision is likely influenced by the reputation of the Inhumans in the TV series, which Feige believes has weakened the character arcs of Inhumans like Black Bolt.

Although Black Bolt was introduced in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and survived the film to appear in the post-credits scene, he was not specifically called an Inhuman in the movie. This is because Marvel is cautious about potential legal issues. The term "Blackagar Boltagon" used during the film is likely a strategic choice to avoid copyright conflicts.

Conclusion: Continuity and Comic Series

In conclusion, while the idea of rebooting Wanda and Pietro as Inhumans is intriguing, it would introduce significant narrative challenges and require extensive retcons that could compromise the coherence and continuity of their storylines. Additionally, Kevin Feige's focus on mutants and his desire to avoid the perceived pitfalls of the Inhumans in the TV series further explain the current stance against such a reboot in both Marvel Comics and the MCU.