The Scarlet Witch Gets a Surprising MCU Status Update in Marvel's TVA Comic
The recent TVA comic book series has basically sent Marvel fans into a frenzy, particularly regarding the appearance of Wanda Maximoff. While TVA #3 sparked speculation with its visual resemblance to Elizabeth Olsen's MCU Scarlet Witch, TVA #4 has provided crucial clarification, albeit with a significant twist.
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What We Learned About Wanda's Status
TVA #4 definitively confirms that the Wanda seen in the TVA's stasis chamber is indeed the MCU's Scarlet Witch. This is not a variant from another universe, but the Wanda we know from the films and the iconic series WandaVision.
However, the twist lies in the timing. The comic reveals that the TVA apprehended Wanda before the events of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. This means that the Wanda captured is from a point in her timeline prior to her full descent into the Scarlet Witch persona and her confrontation with Doctor Strange. This is a very important distinction, as it means that the TVA has a version of Wanda that is not corrupted by the Darkhold.
Implications and Speculation
This revelation opens up a multitude of possibilities for Wanda's future in both the comics and the MCU. The TVA's possession of a pre-Multiverse of Madness Wanda creates a potential reset button for her character, allowing for a path to redemption or a new direction. Still, the TVA's actions raise questions about their intervention in key events and the potential consequences of altering Wanda's timeline—but we'll have to wait and see how that plays out.
As a result of the reveal, fans are now speculating whether this pre-Multiverse of Madness Wanda could play a role in future MCU projects, potentially as a force for good or as a wild card in the multiverse saga. And with rumored connections to Doctor Doom (purely based on comic book storylines and the integration of her children), both seem entirely plausible.
Marvel's popular TVA comic is available now.
