The Mind-Bending Truth Behind Marvel's Multiverse Mystery in Loki
Unravel the mysteries of the Marvel multiverse as Loki Season 2 introduces intriguing glitches reminiscent of Spider-Verse Discover the uncanny connection between Loki and the Spider-People, while exploring why other Marvel characters remain unaffected
Summary
"Loki season 2 may address the consequences of multiversal travel, something that hasn't been explored in the MCU yet."
The trailer for Loki season 2 suggests that time-slipping may have dangerous consequences, resembling the glitching seen in the Spider-Verse movies. Multiversal travel through technology may lead to glitches, unlike magic which appears to circumvent this problem, as demonstrated in past Marvel films.
Loki is poised to unveil a solution to a puzzling multiversal plot hole involving both the MCU and Sony's Spider-Verse. In the ongoing Multiverse Saga, certain characters in the MCU are able to freely traverse the multiverse without facing any negative consequences, while the animated Spider-Verse movies have demonstrated violent side effects for others. Nonetheless, a new theory proposes that Loki season 2 will shed light on the risks and ramifications of multiversal travel.
The Sony's Spider-Verse films reveal that existing in a reality that is not one's own can lead to catastrophic effects on the body if one overstays their welcome. This excruciating molecular breakdown can result in a brutal demise. Surprisingly, this issue has not arisen in the MCU, despite the fact that both the Marvel Studios universe and Sony's Spider-Verse are interconnected within the broader multiverse. However, the initial trailer for Loki season 2 hints that there are specific methods for safely traversing time and space through multiversal travel, even within the MCU.
Loki Season 2 Features Glitches Similar To Across The Spider-Verse
In the first trailer for season 2 of Loki, the God of Mischief is experiencing the effects of a phenomenon known as "time-slipping". Essentially, Loki is being transported back and forth between the past and present, most likely as a consequence of the events in season 1 where his variant Sylvie killed He Who Remains, leading to a altered timeline. This has resulted in a new reality upon Loki's return to the TVA, where even Agent Mobius is unfamiliar with him. Interestingly, it is revealed that Loki is also experiencing time-slipping within the TVA headquarters itself, which contradicts what the character O.B. had believed to be impossible.
Despite the unknown cause of Loki's time-slipping, its repercussions are demonstrated to be both chaotic and unpredictable, similar to glitches seen in the Spider-Verse films. This marks one of the first instances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe where a character is grappling with physical consequences of traversing the multiverse. While it is confirmed that Kang the Conqueror has ventured through the multiverse, there has never been a direct portrayal of his actions. Additionally, other forms of multiversal travel have been achieved through magic, as observed in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and No Way Home, or through inherent superpowers possessed by characters like America Chavez, with none of these methods causing long-lasting negative effects.
What Loki And The Spider-People Have In Common
Since the release of Across the Spider-Verse, there has been a noticeable inconsistency regarding the need for Spider-People and the villains they capture to use technology in order to avoid glitches when traveling through the multiverse. Interestingly, this issue has not been observed in any other characters within the interconnected Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), until now. The recently released trailer for Loki season 2 showcases instances of the God of Mischief experiencing temporal glitches, which establishes a narrative connection between Loki and Sony's Spider-Society, as their glitches appear to share similarities in the upcoming MCU series.
Both Spider-People and Loki rely on technology to traverse the multiverse, whereas everything else observed thus far has been attributed to magic. Consequently, a proposed theory suggests that the use of technology may be the cause of these glitches, whereas magic seems to bypass this issue. For instance, in the film No Way Home, the Spider-Man villains from other realities were brought to the MCU via Doctor Strange's spell and did not experience any glitches. On the other hand, the glitching villains, referred to as anomalies in Across the Spider-Verse, originated from different realities due to Alchemax super colliders. It is hoped that Loki season 2 can provide new insights into this plot hole surrounding the multiverse.
Why Other Marvel Characters Don't Glitch Like Spider-People And Loki
Considering the evidence provided by Marvel Studios and Sony, it seems plausible that technology poses more problems for multiversal travel compared to magic. It is notable that instances of glitching and time-slipping have occurred exclusively when technology has been involved. The Spider Society bracelets were introduced as a solution to glitching in Across the Spider-Verse, but their effectiveness may not be as flawless as portrayed in the movie.
In the case of Kang the Conqueror, the original Marvel comics establish that his suit was specifically designed to safeguard him from the consequences of time travel and traversing alternate realities. It is possible that in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, his suit surpasses all other devices in terms of reliability. Nevertheless, it will be intriguing to see what revelations Loki season 2 brings forth regarding the inconsistencies of multiversal travel. The series will start streaming on Disney+ on October 6th.
