Marvel fans were buzzing when the latest issue of TVA showcased what appeared to be Wanda Maximoff, aka the Scarlet Witch, in the Time Variance Authority’s (TVA) headquarters. This surprise cameo immediately ignited speculation: Was this the same Scarlet Witch from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), following her apparent demise in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?
At first, it seemed like the answer was yes. Marvel Comics artist Pere Pérez, who worked on TVA, appeared to confirm that the character shown in the comic was indeed the MCU’s Wanda Maximoff. Given the MCU’s increasing crossover with Marvel Comics and the TVA’s central role in multiversal storytelling, this revelation seemed like a game-changer.
However, the excitement was short-lived. Pérez quickly walked back his statement, clarifying that the Scarlet Witch depicted in TVA was not the Wanda Maximoff from the MCU, but rather another variant. The artist took to social media to correct the misunderstanding, emphasizing that the Marvel Comics universe and the MCU remain separate entities, despite their frequent interactions and influences on each other.
This incident serves as a reminder of the blurred lines between Marvel’s cinematic and comic book universes. While the TVA has played a major role in MCU projects like Loki, its introduction into the comics has brought new questions about how closely the two mediums are connected. The Scarlet Witch has already been a major player in multiversal narratives, both in comics and on screen, making any appearance by her character a source of intrigue for fans trying to piece together the larger Marvel puzzle.
Ultimately, while this may not be the MCU’s Wanda, it does raise an interesting possibility: If the TVA exists in both the comics and the films, could we eventually see a true crossover that ties them together? Marvel’s storytelling across different mediums is always evolving, and the concept of variants keeps the door open for endless possibilities.
For now, fans will have to settle for speculation—but knowing Marvel, the next surprise might be just around the corner.
