[Boy Blunder]

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

Even within Wanda's lengthy stint as an Avenger, writers worked in her (and Pietro's) mutant heritage (and lineage; I.E. Magneto) and reformed status as a former Brotherhood member. Those old Avengers stories often explored the PR mess the Avengers had to contend with by illustrating thronging protesters carrying anti-mutant placards outside of the mansion. Wanda, Quicksilver, Namor (not known to be a mutant then, but largely considered a despot for his multiple attacks on "surface dwellers"), and Hawkeye (not a mutant, but formerly a villain also) were constantly in the cross-hairs of angry New York'ers and the pablum-pushing Jameson. As far as "before my time" Avengers stories go, I've always found that particular era to be a pretty interesting read...

Let's not leave out the bouncing, blue-furred Beast and his stint with the team, though iirc his time actually worked to improve views of mutants (albeit temporarily) in the eyes of the average 616 civilian. I'm sure he still caused a stir when he first joined.