Marvel Drops Bombshell: Kang's Debut MCU Variant Astonishingly Revealed as Not a Villain
He Who Remains: Marvel's New Revelation on Loki's Multiverse Unveils a Surprising Twist Find out how this impacts the Secret Wars story and challenges previous notions of good and evil
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He Who Remains, the first Kang variant in the MCU, was not a villain but actually had noble intentions in maintaining the "Sacred Timeline" to prevent timeline chaos.
The demise of diverging timelines demonstrates the importance of averting the creation of multiple branches in order to avert a horrific destiny for the individuals residing in those timelines. Loki's narrative is laying the foundation for Kang to become the primary antagonist in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, potentially paving the way for Avengers: Secret Wars to tackle the restoration of timeline stability and present a fresh objective for the heroes to pursue.
As Loki Season 2 approaches its final episode, shocking revelations have surfaced, including the revelation that the first Kang variant in the MCU was not actually a villain. In Season 1, Loki and Sylvie confronted He Who Remains at the Citadel at the End of Time, resulting in a standoff where Sylvie killed the apparent creator of the TVA, against Loki's objections. He believed that the death of He Who Remains would cause temporal chaos. Season 2 has now confirmed that Loki's concerns were justified.
He Who Remains, who was a Kang variant, dedicated his life to maintaining a single timeline known as the "Sacred Timeline," which involved pruning any divergent timelines. His goal was to prevent other Kang variants from arising and engaging in a power struggle for timeline dominance, a position he himself held. Sylvie rightfully criticized his motives, as they deprived individuals of their free will, portraying him as both megalomaniacal and self-interested. However, it now appears that He Who Remains had noble intentions from the start.
Loki's Dying Branches Proved He Who Remains Was Right
In Loki Season 2 Episode 5, Loki and his allies embark on a journey through various branched timelines in an attempt to rescue their friends and protect the TVA. When Sylvie exposes Loki's true intentions and advocates for the existence of branching timelines that allow for free will, he is persuaded to abandon his mission of restoring the TVA and allow his companions to return to their original lives in their respective timelines. Unfortunately, this decision leads to their untimely demise as the branched timeline spontaneously begins to unravel.
The depth of He Who Remains' designs, as proven by the death of branched timelines without external influence, goes beyond what Sylvie acknowledged. The spaghettification process experienced by those inhabiting a dying timeline is undeniably unpleasant, especially when considering the horrifying fate of Victor Timely. By preventing the occurrence and demise of multiple branches in his stewardship of the sacred timeline, He Who Remains effectively averted this gruesome destiny for countless individuals dwelling within those branches.
Loki Repeats Phase 3's "Thanos Was Right" Trend
Although the process of pruning timelines is not pleasant, Loki implies that it is actually the lesser of two evils. By "killing" billions through pruning, He Who Remains and the TVA are saving trillions from a potentially worse fate. This echoes Thanos' quest for the Infinity Stones and his decision to eradicate half of the universe, ensuring that there are enough finite resources for everyone. Thanos' actions and his readiness to make difficult choices unexpectedly earned him a following that believed he was right all along.
With his system of pruning potentially unstable branches, the justification for He Who Remains' plans surpasses even that of Thanos. First, the fallout caused by the deaths of half the universe's inhabitants will no longer afflict anyone on the Sacred Timeline. Secondly, He Who Remains may expedite the fates of those on branched timelines in a manner that is considerably less distressing to endure. Regardless of the intricacies involved in the autonomous demise of these branches, it underscores the importance of a particular goal for future MCU installments.
How Loki's New Multiverse Reveal Changes Secret Wars
As branched timelines meet gruesome demises, the Avengers and other heroes of the multiverse face a mission far more complex than thwarting the Council of Kangs' schemes. Restoring order to the timeline and its branches becomes a paramount task, crucial in preventing the demise of these branches and the agony it would bring upon billions. Loki's efforts to accomplish this in the Loki series are bound to be arduous, and success is far from guaranteed.
Loki is ready to establish Kang as the major antagonist in the MCU. With the upcoming films "Avengers: The Kang Dynasty" and "Avengers: Secret Wars," the characters will face numerous temporal challenges. "Avengers: Secret Wars" may serve as the catalyst for a reboot in the MCU, potentially bringing order back to the timeline and creating new storylines for the heroes in the final Multiverse Saga Avengers film.
Editor's P/S
As an enthusiastic fan, I am thrilled by the recent revelation that the first Kang variant in the MCU, He Who Remains, was not a villain after all. This twist completely changes our understanding of his character and motivations, and adds a new layer of complexity to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
I appreciate the way that Marvel is constantly evolving and expanding its storytelling, and I can't wait to see how this new revelation will impact the upcoming Secret Wars storyline. It's clear that Kang is going to be a major player in the MCU going forward, and I'm excited to see what he does next.
