I'm curious to hear the opinions of J.B. and any longtime Avengers fans on the "state" of the Vision. How did he go from being one of the most popular members in the late 60's & 70's to his current status ( ripped in two during Avengers Dissassembled and unceremoniously dumped into a box at Stark Industries)?

There was a time when the Vision was considered such a integral member of the Avengers that he served as part of the Avengers logo ( from November 1971 to June 1979). His origins, attempts to find his "place" in the world, and his courtship/ marriage to Wanda were central events to Avengers storylines ever since his creation by Roy Thomas & John Buscema way back in Avengers 57 ( by the way ...has any characters first on panel appearance EVER been cooler ...not to me).