WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Agatha Always Presence Episode 1, “You Find Your Way,” and Episode 2, “Circle of Fate/Unlock Your Hidden Door”
A major character associated with Mephisto in Marvel Comics might have just been mentioned in Marvel TV Agatha has alwayssparking a massive and believable new MCU theory. Agatha has always Finally premiering on Disney+, Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness has broken free from the Scarlet Witch’s spell and assembled a group of exciting new witches to embark on a journey of sorcery in an attempt to reclaim her powers. If that weren’t enough, the premieres of both shows may have also provided the MCU’s latest Mephisto tease.
Based on the demon Mephisto from Faust, Mephisto is one of the most famous, recognizable, and powerful supervillains in Marvel Comics. This fame made his debut in the Marvel Universe inevitable, but Mephisto’s grand entrance has been rumored for several years, and his presence was also hinted at in The Avengers. WandaVision, Loki and She-Hulk: Lawyeretc. Agatha has always Might just be another tease of Mephisto, as there are a few references to “Black Heart”, In fact, this may be a reference to the “Black Heart” of Marvel Comics.
Who is Blackheart and how is he related to Mephisto?
Blackheart is the son of Mephisto in Marvel Comics
Blackheart is a horror character in Marvel Comics, created by Ann Nocenti and John Romita II, who first appeared in the 1989 Daredevil #270Blackheart is often described as the dark demonic counterpart to Ghost Rider, and he has crossed paths with many other heroes, including Daredevil, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Wonder Man, and Sam Wilson, among others. Blackheart is extremely powerful, possessing a wealth of supernatural abilities, and interestingly, he has also been described as the son of Mephisto, as the more famous demon created Blackheart using magic.
After centuries of murder in the town of Christ’s Crown, New York, Mephisto used the evil energy that had built up in the town to create Blackheart. Mephisto trained his son in the arts of evil, but Blackheart became fascinated by human free will and soon turned his back on Mephisto, beginning a long feud between the two. During his war with Mephisto, Blackheart committed several heinous acts and attempted to lure various heroes to his cause. Blackheart later became more of a traditional villain, replacing Mephisto as the ruler of Hell.
Agatha Aaron’s ‘black heart’ moment explained
Agatha has always been resentful of Leo Vidal’s evil heart
Agatha has always The first two episodes mentioned “Black Heart” appears multiple times. Most notably, Patti LuPone’s Lilia Calderu points out in episode 2 that the fifth name she wrote down as a future member of the new coven is not a name at all, but a drawing of a black love heart, and Agatha hilariously suggests that this is only because she used a black pen. While Agatha tries to explain that this must mean that Debra Jo Rupp’s Mrs. Hart (aka Sharon Davies) is reminiscent of WandaVision In the premiere, Calderoo’s black heart pattern actually refers to Aubrey Plaza’s character, Rio Vidal.
Members of Agatha Harkness’s Coven | actor |
|---|---|
Agatha Harkness | Kathryn Hahn |
teenager | Joe Locke |
Lilia Calderou | Patti LuPone |
Jennifer Kyle | Sahil Zamata |
Alice Wu-Gulliver | Ari Ahn |
Sharon Davis | Debra Jo Rupp |
Leo Vidal | Aubrey Plaza |
In the battle between Agatha Harkness and Rio Vidal Agatha has always In Episode 1, Vidal mentions that she does have a heart, and that it is black and beats for Agatha. Lilia Calderu suggests that Vidal the Green Witch is necessary for the Coven to enter the Witch Path and survive in it. Vidal herself claims that she has a “Black Heart”, However, this has sparked a major new theory: She could actually be Marvel Studios’ interpretation of Mephisto’s child from the Marvel Comics.
Marvel Fans Think Agatha Was Designing Leo Vidal as Mephisto’s Daughter
Leo Vidal’s backstory is yet to be revealed
Repeated references to Blackheart and his connection to Rio Vidal Agatha Agatha The premieres of the two new films have led many to speculate that the MCU character played by Aubrey Plaza may be the prototype of Blackheart in the comics (from ten)This wouldn’t be the first time Marvel Studios has gender-swapped a character from Marvel Comics, and it would be a great way to preview Mephisto’s highly anticipated debut. It’s not clear yet what the backstory of Leo Vidal is or her history with Agatha Harkness, but the upcoming Agatha has always This could eventually bring Mephisto (perhaps Vidal’s father) into the Marvel Universe.
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