I recently had a discussion with my sister in which she was going on and on about how recent additions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, such as Ant-Man and Doctor Strange, were “stupid” characters. I explained that, first off, Doctor Strange is actually not stupid, he’s the sickest character of all. He also typifies modern-day Marvel Universe’s skill for taking campy, kind of silly, and outdated characters and placing them in a contemporary setting.
Unable to adjust to normal civilian life and everyday human interactions, the family continuously get caught up in heartbreaking, deadly blunders. They become increasingly unsatisfied with their existence as they explore their own programming, attempting to get a better grasp on typical human life. As the story progresses a wrinkle emerges: the Vision may be an indestructible creation that has singlehandedly saved the Earth from doom exactly 37 times, but he’s unable to manage a happy and healthy household. Each issue delivers one crushing blow after another: betrayal, teenage heartbreak, depression, and suicide.
