# **Marvel’s TVA Comic Series May Have Just Provided Answers to a Key MCU Question**
For years, Marvel Studios has taken cues from its comic book universe, transforming cherished characters and narratives for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). However, historically, the two realms have remained distinct, with MCU events not directly affecting Marvel Comics. That tide may be shifting with the recent release of *TVA*, a new comic series that seems to connect the MCU and comics in an unprecedented manner.
## **The TVA Comic Series: A Fresh Multiversal Journey**
In December 2024, Marvel Comics debuted *TVA*, a limited series featuring Captain Carter, Spider-Gwen, and Gambit as they engage with the Time Variance Authority (TVA). This agency, introduced in the *Loki* Disney+ series, maintains the multiverse’s stability. The narrative kicks off following the destruction of these characters’ timelines, which leads them to the TVA, where they undertake a mysterious assignment.
The series has already showcased fascinating links between the comics and the MCU, but its third issue has unveiled the most astonishing twist so far—one that could significantly affect the MCU’s future.
## **Scarlet Witch’s Stunning Return in *TVA* #3**
In *TVA* #3, Spider-Gwen is guided by a dream-induced vision as she navigates a cryptic route through the TVA. Her trek takes her to a concealed area called the “Department of Deferment.” Upon entering a secret code, she unlocks a door and discovers the Scarlet Witch—trapped in a glass tube.
What heightens the shock of this find is that this Scarlet Witch seems to be the same version from the MCU. Dressed in her signature red outfit, she displays the blackened fingers linked to her use of the Darkhold, the potent tome of dark magic that led to her corruption in *Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness*.
## **Implications for the MCU**
Scarlet Witch, or Wanda Maximoff, was last seen in *Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness* (2022), where she seemingly gave her life by causing Mount Wundagore to collapse, obliterating the Darkhold across all realities. However, due to her tremendous power, many fans speculated on her eventual return.
For months, whispers have circulated about Wanda making an appearance in *Avengers: Doomsday*, with various MCU characters referencing her disappearance. Yet, few anticipated that her first post-*Multiverse of Madness* appearance would occur in a comic series.
This revelation prompts various questions:
– **Is this genuinely the MCU’s Scarlet Witch, or merely a variant?**
– **What led her to be in the TVA’s custody?**
– **Does this imply that comic events are now directly influencing the MCU?**
While it’s uncertain whether this plotline will have a direct effect on forthcoming MCU films, it undeniably adds an intriguing new dimension to the multiverse storyline.
## **What Lies Ahead for *TVA*?**
Fans keen to see how this narrative progresses won’t have to wait long. *TVA* #4 is set to arrive on **March 19, 2025**, followed by the fifth and final issue on **April 30, 2025**. Whether this comic series will unveil further insights into Scarlet Witch’s destiny in the MCU remains uncertain.
One thing is clear—Marvel continues to astonish its audience, and the lines between the MCU and Marvel Comics may be more indistinct than ever.
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