Vision

Created by the villain Ultron and based on the original Human Torch's android body, the Vision was designed to destroy the Avengers — but instead turned against his creator and joined Earth's Mightiest Heroes, becoming one of their most loyal and enduring members.

Few Marvel characters have logged a journey quite like Vision — debuting in the pages of Capt. Savage and His Leatherneck Raiders #10 in 1969, courtesy of Gary Friedrich and Dick Ayers, before going on to become one of the most enduring presences in the entire Avengers mythos. A Silver Age original with over a thousand catalog appearances and an extraordinary 42 key issues to his name, Vision has proven himself far more than a curiosity — he's a cornerstone. As a card-carrying member of the Avengers, he's kept remarkable company across the decades, sharing adventures with Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor in the pages of The Avengers and Avengers alike. With a publishing history stretching from 1969 all the way to 2026, Vision is the rare Silver Age creation who hasn't just survived — he's thrived, and any serious Marvel collection is richer for his presence.