Okay Marvel fans you are gonna wanna hear this. It looks like we might just have gotten a peek at what's been up with the Scarlet Witch after all that crazy multiverse stuff in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. And the reveal? Well it's a bit of a head-scratcher and definitely got the internet buzzing.
Glass Coffin Confirmed? Scarlet Witch Spotted Chilling (Literally) in Latest Marvel TVA Comic
So here's the deal: Scarlet Witch just popped up in the third issue of the Marvel comic series called TVA. No big announcement no build-up just BAM there she is. And where is she exactly? Just casually hanging out in a big ol' glass coffin. Yep you read that right.
Now before you jump to conclusions and start screaming " MCU CANON!" there is a bit of a debate happening about just how much this comic actually ties into the movies and shows we know and love. Marvel has been kinda hinting that this TVA comic series is connected to the MCU. I mean they've put characters in it like Miss Minutes and Mobius who look and act just like their on-screen versions. There was even a moment in the first issue where Spider-Gwen mentions stuff that happened in Loki Season 2. It's all very meta and a little confusing.
To add even more fuel to the fire one of the artists working on the TVA comic Pere Perez straight up said that yeah this Wanda Maximoff in the comic is Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda from the MCU. He even pointed out she's wearing the same outfit and everything. But then things got even weirder...
Canon Confusion: Is This Comic Book Really Part of the Official Marvel Cinematic Universe?
After Pere Perez's initial confirmation he suddenly backtracked. He deleted his first post and put out a new one saying "Okay I think I must clarify this: the Scarlett Witch that appears in our TVA book is NOT the MCU Wanda . That's a very similar variant." He apologized for the confusion and basically said "Oops my bad MCU and Marvel Comics are different things." Talk about a rollercoaster!
So what is going on here? Is this comic MCU canon or not? Fans online are totally divided. Some folks on Reddit are saying "Nah it's just a comic book easter egg Marvel loves doing that stuff it doesn't mean anything for the movies." Others are like "Well Marvel is pushing it hard to be connected maybe it IS canon until Kevin Feige says otherwise."
The truth is Marvel has played this game before. They have hinted at "canon" stuff in comics only to ignore it later in the movies. So basically it seems like whether or not this Scarlet Witch prison scene becomes actual MCU history is up to the big boss himself Kevin Feige. Maybe we will find out more if the TVA shows up again in a future MCU movie like say Avengers: Doomsday (fingers crossed?).
Decoding the Glass Coffin: Theories and Speculation on Scarlet Witch's Fate
Let's dive into the theories swirling around this whole Scarlet Witch in a glass coffin situation. The most obvious one is that the TVA grabbed Wanda after her big sacrifice-maybe-death in Multiverse of Madness. Remember that huge statue of Wanda in the Void in Deadpool & Wolverine? Some fans think that's a pruned timeline branch where the TVA stepped in and took Wanda away before things got too messy.
This could explain how Wanda might come back to the MCU. She is not really dead just chilling in TVA custody waiting for her moment to reappear. It also adds a layer of mystery to her story. Why is the TVA holding her? What are their plans for her? Is she really contained or is the Scarlet Witch always going to find a way to break free?
Of course there is also the more down-to-earth explanation: it is just a cool comic book moment that is not meant to be taken too seriously as MCU gospel. Maybe the comic writers just thought it would be a fun and dramatic visual to put Scarlet Witch in a coffin and didn't think too much about the canon implications. But where is the fun in that theory?
Canon or Not Canon? Key Questions and Points of Debate Around the Scarlet Witch Comic Reveal
Here's a quick rundown of the main points swirling around this whole Scarlet Witch comic situation and why it is got fans in such a tizzy:
- The Comic Scene: TVA #3 shows Scarlet Witch in a glass coffin in the TVA.
- Artist's Conflicting Statements: Pere Perez initially said it was MCU Wanda then retracted saying "similar variant."
- MCU Connections in Comic: TVA comic references MCU events and uses MCU-like characters.
- Canon Debate: Fans are arguing about whether the comic is officially MCU canon or just inspired by it.
- Implications for MCU Return: If canon it could explain Wanda's survival and potential future MCU appearances.
- Marvel's Past Actions: Marvel has hinted at MCU canon in comics before but not always followed through.
- Uncertainty Remains: Ultimately Wanda's true fate and the canonicity of the comic are still unclear.
Will Scarlet Witch Rise Again? The Mystery Continues...
So is Scarlet Witch imprisoned by the TVA? Is this a real hint at her MCU comeback? Or is it just a cool comic book moment that means nothing in the grand scheme of the movies and shows? Right now nobody really knows for sure except maybe Kevin Feige and a few folks at Marvel HQ. But that is part of the fun of being an MCU fan right? The mystery the speculation the endless online debates. One thing is certain this Scarlet Witch comic scene has definitely reignited the passion and excitement for Wanda Maximoff's future in the MCU. And that is never a bad thing. What do YOU think? Is this comic scene a real clue or just a red herring? Let us know in the comments!