Because it's rather reminiscent of another transforming Irish magical character, Sláine, from 2000AD.
See what I mean?
Created by Pat Mills and Angela Kincaid, Sláine is a barbarian warrior with the power to "warp spasm" himself into a monstrous form, as a devotee of the goddess Danu.
Look forward to Scarlet Witch to see exactly what else this Emerald Warrior can do… and[...]
