WARNING! This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along Episode 3.
In the latest episode, the demon Mephisto was finally confirmed to exist in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Agatha has alwaysMagic and witchcraft have always existed in the Marvel Universe since the introduction of Scarlet Witch and Doctor Strange in Phase 2, but there is still a lot to be explored in the live-action series. For example, Mephisto is a super villain in Marvel Comics who often fights magic users such as Doctor Strange, Scarlet Witch and Ghost Rider, but he has not yet made his debut in the Marvel Universe.
However, since Phase 4, the MCU has further developed the magical side of the universe. WandaVision sees Wanda Maximoff finally become Scarlet Witch and fully realize her powers, and introduces Agatha has always The protagonist is the century-old witch Agatha Harkness. Then, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness For most of the movie, the witch Clea deals with magic, and the post-credits scene introduces her. Now, Agatha has always The development and exploration of magic in the MCU continues through references to powerful magic-related Marvel villains.
In WandaVision, Mephisto is the focus of speculation
In theory, the devil is the main villain
when WandaVision The series premiered in 2021 as the first Disney+ MCU series produced by Marvel Studios, and it was highly anticipated that it would have a major impact on the entire series. While this was not the case – other than finally establishing Wanda as the Scarlet Witch – its storyline did tie in closely with magic. As a result, many speculated that the main villain WandaVision will be revealed as Mephisto. This speculation has become so widespread that even people who know nothing about the Mephisto comics are seeing his name mentioned in fan conversations.
However, to WandaVisionIn the film, Mephisto is not mentioned by name. Instead, Agatha is shown to be the closest thing to a villain. WandaVisionand many of the strange things that happened in WestView were the result of her intervention, not Mephisto as the audience speculated. WandaVision Widely regarded as one of the best MCU TV shows, some were a little disappointed that one of Marvel’s most powerful villains wasn’t even mentioned in the show. WandaVision A sequel to the series is now being widely speculated.
Agatha Episode 3 Confirms Mephisto’s Existence in the Marvel Universe
The Devil’s name is finally mentioned in a Marvel show
period Agatha has always In episode 3, the witches of Agatha’s coven discover a mark on Joe Locke’s character, and they seem to think Agatha is behind it. In a moment of solitude, Jennifer Kyle warns the teens to be careful around Agatha, as there are rumors that she traded her son Nicholas Scratch for the Darkhold. She says no one knows what happened to him, and he may be “Mephisto’s agent.” This is the first time Mephisto’s name is mentioned in the Marvel Universe, confirming the demon’s existence.
Beyond that, we know very little about the MCU’s version of Mephisto. In the comics, he’s a demon who rules a pocket dimension he calls “Hell,” similar to 2016’s Dormammu and the Dark Dimension. Doctor StrangeHowever, the fact that someone could be Mephisto’s “agent” suggests that he uses people (most likely desperate magic users) to do his bidding on Earth. Furthermore, since we know someone could be Mephisto’s agent, this begs the question: Agatha has always Working for the devil – though that remains a mystery for now.
When will Mephisto appear in the Marvel Universe?
Agatha may have been an agent of Mephisto
Now Agatha has always Episode three introduces the concept of people working for Mephisto, and the show could reveal one of the main cast members to be his secret agent. Aubrey Plaza’s Leo Vidal is the most obvious contender, as she’s been shown to be some kind of villain to Agatha. In fact, she could be looking for Agatha on behalf of Mephisto, as there’s no explanation as to why she showed up in WestView in the first episode.
If it’s not Rio, it could be the teenager. If Mephisto needs “agents” to do his bidding, then he could be trapped in Hell and recruit the teenager to go the witch’s way to free him. After all, the teenager’s reason for going the witch’s way is simply to want more power. This ambiguity seems to imply that he’s hiding something beyond what the Mark forces him to keep secret. However, it’s also possible that Mephisto’s agent is someone unexpected, such as Jennifer Kyle or Lilia Caldrew.
If Mephisto’s Agent appears Agatha has alwayswhich will likely feature demons in future MCU projects. In 2022, it was reported that Sacha Baron Cohen would be in Heart of Steelwhich will be released next year. How does Mephisto fit into Heart of Steel It’s not clear yet, but the villain is the Marvel character “The Hood,” who has a magical demonic cloak. Regardless of how these shows connect, we can at least confirm Mephisto’s existence in the Marvel Universe after three years of speculation, thanks to the Agatha has always.