Ahead of Wonder Man's MCU Debut, Marvel Is Upgrading His Nemesis
Warning: Contains Spoilers for The Vision and the Scarlet Witch #1!
One of the Marvel Universe’s most fearsome villains is set to make a major comeback, as the brother of Wonder Man gets a powerful upgrade before Simon Williams makes his official MCU introduction. Since the Wonder Man Disney+ series is set to debut later this year, Marvel is bringing new attention to the hero’s villainous sibling as Eric Williams, the Grim Reaper, is resurrected to fight his old Avengers foes.
The Vision and the Scarlet Witch #1, written by Steve Orlando with art by Lorenzo Tammetta, sees the powerful magic user and synthezoid reunite for an all-new team-up adventure. However, things take a turn for the deadly when their old enemy, the Grim Reaper, reappears with a vengeance and a new source of power.
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After coming back from the dead, the Grim Reaper is seemingly responsible for Death Doors popping up around the universe. He returns to the scene of his death to kill his longtime rival Vision, with new powers from Blood of the Nameless and a place called the Graverealm.
Before Debuting in the MCU, Marvel Resurrects the Grim Reaper to Terrorize Two Iconic Heroes The Vision and the Scarlet Witch #1 by Steve Orlando, Lorenzo Tammetta, Ruth Redmond, and VC’s Travis Lanham Close The so-called Master of Death has returned to go head-to-head with two of the Avengers he’s been battling for decades, and it couldn’t be happening at a better time. The Grim Reaper is Eric Williams, the villainous brother of Simon Williams, also known as Wonder Man. With Wonder Man’s MCU debut coming up soon, and Eric Williams reportedly having a role in the series, it’s the perfect time for the Grim Reaper to be resurrected as a major threat in Marvel Comics. He was already a formidable villain, but the Grim Reaper’s powerful new upgrades make him even more fearsome.
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Related Marvel Introduces Its All-New Wonder Man, And It's a Villain No One Saw Coming A surprising new villain has taken the Wonder Man name, and it"s not at all who fans would expect to inherit Simon William"s iconic mantle.
Posts 4 Both Simon and Eric Williams have a deep connection with the Vision and Wanda, so it’s only right that the Grim Reaper returns to cause trouble for the two Avengers in his grand return. The Grim Reaper has died and been resurrected several times before, but he was last killed by Vision’s android wife, Virginia, in The Vision #1 by Tom King and Gabriel Hernandez Walta. With Eric Williams’ body still buried in Vision’s backyard, the Grim Reaper is able to use his new powers to impale the hero, setting the stage for his death and return as White Vision.
Eric Williams Explained: The History of Grim Reaper & Wonder Man Wonder Man’s MCU Show is Reportedly Set to Release in 2025![]()
Despite being brothers, the Grim Reaper has become Wonder Man’s greatest nemesis and a powerful enemy of the Avengers. While Eric Williams chose a darker path as Grim Reaper, his brother, Simon Williams, became a key part of the Avengers" story. Simon originally worked for Baron Zemo and attempted to infiltrate the team, but he ultimately sacrificed himself to save them. His brain waves were later used to help program the Vision. Fueled by grief and anger, the Grim Reaper teamed up with the Tinkerer to create his iconic scythe weapon and set out to take down the Avengers in a twisted effort to avenge his brother and use Vision as a way to bring Simon back.
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Related 10 Greatest Avengers Villains in Marvel History, Ranked While the Earth"s Mightiest Heroes have faced hundreds of enemies, only these terrifying villains can be considered the Avengers" greatest.
Posts 4 Eric and Simon had rough childhoods, with Simon being the golden child and Eric left as the black sheep of the family. However, Eric’s mission to bring his brother back proved that the rivalry between Wonder Man and Grim Reaper was built on their strong brotherly bond. When Wonder Man befriended the Avengers and became a full-fledged hero, Eric descended further into villainy and went through several evil plots before being killed in the Vision series. With the Wonder Man MCU series on the horizon and Grim Reaper’s return, the brothers’ relationship should be explored again in the comics.
Wonder Man & Grim Reaper Should Make a Grand Return in Marvel Comics’ Future Eric’s Arc in Wanda and Vision’s New Series Lays the Groundwork![]()
Grim Reaper returns with devastating power in The Vision and the Scarlet Witch. Marvel Comics should keep the ball rolling by reuniting him with Simon and raising both Williams brothers’ profiles before the Wonder Man series debuts. Simon Williams has just made a recent appearance in the latest West Coast Avengers series. As one of the strongest members of that team, Wonder Man should be getting more stories in the universe to build hype for his Disney+ show and expand the character’s lore. The Grim Reaper immediately killing an Avenger after his resurrection thankfully signals a strong comeback.
Eric Williams was already a strong Avengers villain, but his supernatural upgrades could make him a true terror in the Marvel Universe. Actor Demetrius Grosse will soon bring the character to life in the MCU, and the character’s new developments could spell a greater role for this villain moving forward. With his killer scythe, necromancy powers, and new abilities still being unlocked in The Vision and the Scarlet Witch, the Grim Reaper is only becoming more threatening. With the sinister brother of Wonder Man returning with a vengeance, Marvel may have just brought back one of their most terrifying villains.
The Vision and the Scarlet Witch #1 is available now from Marvel Comics!
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One of the Marvel Universe’s most fearsome villains is set to make a major comeback, as the brother of Wonder Man gets a powerful upgrade before Simon Williams makes his official MCU introduction. Since the Wonder Man Disney+ series is set to debut later this year, Marvel is bringing new attention to the hero’s villainous sibling as Eric Williams, the Grim Reaper, is resurrected to fight his old Avengers foes.
The Vision and the Scarlet Witch #1, written by Steve Orlando with art by Lorenzo Tammetta, sees the powerful magic user and synthezoid reunite for an all-new team-up adventure. However, things take a turn for the deadly when their old enemy, the Grim Reaper, reappears with a vengeance and a new source of power.
After coming back from the dead, the Grim Reaper is seemingly responsible for Death Doors popping up around the universe. He returns to the scene of his death to kill his longtime rival Vision, with new powers from Blood of the Nameless and a place called the Graverealm.Before Debuting in the MCU, Marvel Resurrects the Grim Reaper to Terrorize Two Iconic Heroes The Vision and the Scarlet Witch #1 by Steve Orlando, Lorenzo Tammetta, Ruth Redmond, and VC’s Travis Lanham Close The so-called Master of Death has returned to go head-to-head with two of the Avengers he’s been battling for decades, and it couldn’t be happening at a better time. The Grim Reaper is Eric Williams, the villainous brother of Simon Williams, also known as Wonder Man. With Wonder Man’s MCU debut coming up soon, and Eric Williams reportedly having a role in the series, it’s the perfect time for the Grim Reaper to be resurrected as a major threat in Marvel Comics. He was already a formidable villain, but the Grim Reaper’s powerful new upgrades make him even more fearsome.
Related Marvel Introduces Its All-New Wonder Man, And It's a Villain No One Saw Coming A surprising new villain has taken the Wonder Man name, and it"s not at all who fans would expect to inherit Simon William"s iconic mantle.Posts 4 Both Simon and Eric Williams have a deep connection with the Vision and Wanda, so it’s only right that the Grim Reaper returns to cause trouble for the two Avengers in his grand return. The Grim Reaper has died and been resurrected several times before, but he was last killed by Vision’s android wife, Virginia, in The Vision #1 by Tom King and Gabriel Hernandez Walta. With Eric Williams’ body still buried in Vision’s backyard, the Grim Reaper is able to use his new powers to impale the hero, setting the stage for his death and return as White Vision.
Eric Williams Explained: The History of Grim Reaper & Wonder Man Wonder Man’s MCU Show is Reportedly Set to Release in 2025
Despite being brothers, the Grim Reaper has become Wonder Man’s greatest nemesis and a powerful enemy of the Avengers. While Eric Williams chose a darker path as Grim Reaper, his brother, Simon Williams, became a key part of the Avengers" story. Simon originally worked for Baron Zemo and attempted to infiltrate the team, but he ultimately sacrificed himself to save them. His brain waves were later used to help program the Vision. Fueled by grief and anger, the Grim Reaper teamed up with the Tinkerer to create his iconic scythe weapon and set out to take down the Avengers in a twisted effort to avenge his brother and use Vision as a way to bring Simon back.
Related 10 Greatest Avengers Villains in Marvel History, Ranked While the Earth"s Mightiest Heroes have faced hundreds of enemies, only these terrifying villains can be considered the Avengers" greatest.Posts 4 Eric and Simon had rough childhoods, with Simon being the golden child and Eric left as the black sheep of the family. However, Eric’s mission to bring his brother back proved that the rivalry between Wonder Man and Grim Reaper was built on their strong brotherly bond. When Wonder Man befriended the Avengers and became a full-fledged hero, Eric descended further into villainy and went through several evil plots before being killed in the Vision series. With the Wonder Man MCU series on the horizon and Grim Reaper’s return, the brothers’ relationship should be explored again in the comics.
Wonder Man & Grim Reaper Should Make a Grand Return in Marvel Comics’ Future Eric’s Arc in Wanda and Vision’s New Series Lays the Groundwork
Grim Reaper returns with devastating power in The Vision and the Scarlet Witch. Marvel Comics should keep the ball rolling by reuniting him with Simon and raising both Williams brothers’ profiles before the Wonder Man series debuts. Simon Williams has just made a recent appearance in the latest West Coast Avengers series. As one of the strongest members of that team, Wonder Man should be getting more stories in the universe to build hype for his Disney+ show and expand the character’s lore. The Grim Reaper immediately killing an Avenger after his resurrection thankfully signals a strong comeback.Eric Williams was already a strong Avengers villain, but his supernatural upgrades could make him a true terror in the Marvel Universe. Actor Demetrius Grosse will soon bring the character to life in the MCU, and the character’s new developments could spell a greater role for this villain moving forward. With his killer scythe, necromancy powers, and new abilities still being unlocked in The Vision and the Scarlet Witch, the Grim Reaper is only becoming more threatening. With the sinister brother of Wonder Man returning with a vengeance, Marvel may have just brought back one of their most terrifying villains.
The Vision and the Scarlet Witch #1 is available now from Marvel Comics!
Like Follow Followed Wonder Man Superhero Adventure Comedy Release Date December, 2025 Network Disney+ Writers Andrew Guest Franchise(s) MCU Cast See All 
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Trevor Slattery 
Ben Kingsley Uncredited 
Demetrius Grosse Simon Williams 
Ed Harris Eric Williams Creator(s) Destin Daniel Cretton Powered by
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