Vision #9 – A Haunting Glimpse into Suburban Tragedy
📚 Genre
Psychological Thriller, Superhero Drama, Sci-Fi
🦸♂️ Main Characters
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Vision – The synthezoid Avenger striving for a normal human life.
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Virginia – Vision’s wife, hiding a deadly secret.
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Viv and Vin – The teenage children of Vision and Virginia, each grappling with identity and emotion.
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Agnes/Agatha Harkness (Memory) – Her magical residue plays a critical role in the haunting revelations of this series.
✍️ Writer
Tom King – Known for his emotionally complex storytelling, King crafts a chilling suburban tragedy that feels both intimate and terrifying.
🎨 Artist
Gabriel Hernández Walta – Walta’s subdued and eerie artwork perfectly complements the tense, emotional atmosphere.
🖋️ Editor Details
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Editor: Wil Moss
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Assistant Editor: Chris Robinson
🏢 Publisher and Brand
Marvel Comics – Part of the All-New, All-Different Marvel initiative.
📆 Release Year
2016
📖 Brief Plot Summary
In Vision #9, the illusion of suburban bliss continues to shatter for the synthezoid family. Beneath the picket fences and PTA meetings lie real, tangible secrets—literal skeletons buried and covered in silence. As the weight of these secrets grows, one member of the Vision family is forced to pay the ultimate price. The story escalates into a devastating emotional climax as love, lies, and logic collide. Can a family built in a lab survive the very human cost of truth?
🧩 Notable Arcs or Storylines
This issue is a turning point in The Vision’s 12-issue limited series, which explores:
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Vision's attempt to live a normal human life.
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Virginia’s dark actions to protect their family.
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The unraveling of morality within synthetic constructs.
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The slow, tragic descent from peace into chaos.
💡 Fan Theories or Interpretations
Fans have speculated that The Vision series is a commentary on:
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AI ethics: Can artificial beings make truly moral decisions?
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Suburban conformity: The Visions are symbolic of anyone forced to "fit in" despite fundamental differences.
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The cost of assimilation: The family’s desperate attempt to live “normally” leads to horror and heartbreak.
Another fan interpretation suggests that Virginia's actions throughout the series echo the themes of classic Greek tragedy—where fate, secrecy, and flawed decisions bring about inevitable doom.
🌟 Review Summary
Vision #9 is a masterclass in psychological tension. Tom King’s writing is razor-sharp, laying bare the fragility of even the most calculated lives. Gabriel Hernández Walta’s artwork is hauntingly minimal, emphasizing stillness and dread with every panel. The issue drives forward with relentless emotional momentum, culminating in a moment of irreversible loss. The characters, though synthetic, feel heartbreakingly real. 💀💬
“Sometimes the worst monsters are the ones trying the hardest to be human.”
💬 Verdict: A darkly poetic issue that leaves a lingering chill—elegant, tragic, and utterly unforgettable. 🧠⚙️
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