Fans roast as Marvel Comics' Pere Pérez backtracks on Scarlet Witch’s MCU connection: "How does this make any sense"

In recent weeks, Marvel Comics' TVA series ignited heated debate among fans, especially involving the presence of a character who looks like the Scarlet Witch, a main character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Artist Pere Pérez initially indicated that the Scarlet Witch in the comic was, in fact, the MCU's Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen.

But Pérez later explained that this was not the correct interpretation, explaining that the character is indeed a variant like the MCU's Scarlet Witch, but not the same one from the films.

At first, fans went all in with hilarious takes, dragging the MCU for even thinking about bringing Scarlet Witch back, calling it a lame move. But if you thought the roasting stopped once they clarified she’s just a variant—nope.

Fans are still going at Marvel because, at this point, nothing gets a free pass.

One user mentioned:

"how does this make any sense lol"

Another sarcastic comment read:

"Suuuuureeeeeeeee"

One user noted:

"So they really killed her off? Wow. She died from a f*****g building falling on her. Seriously."

A user reminded:

"Didn't he say the exact opposite a few days ago?"

A user joked:

"that comic artist probably got a call REAL quick from Feige xD"

A user quipped:

"Kevin Feige threatened to withdraw that check."

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The Scarlet Witch that created a buzz

When TVA #3 came out, fans were puzzled by a scene where Ghost-Spider found a stasis chamber with a figure that closely resembled the MCU's Scarlet Witch.

This was followed by extensive speculation about whether the comic was in the MCU canon, possibly leading to future events such as Avengers: Doomsday.

Pérez's initial affirmation that the character was Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff kindled these speculations, hinting at the possibility of a link between the comic and the MCU's narrative.

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Pere Pérez's clarification

But in a follow-up statement, Pérez removed his previous contention, insisting instead that the TVA comic book's Scarlet Witch is not Wanda Maximoff of the MCU but another alternate version from across the multiverse.

Such an explanation greatly impacts how viewers understand the series of comics as well as where it stands within the MCU.

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The multiverse and Marvel continuities

Marvel's multiverse enables the existence of multiple versions of characters within various realities, so the possibility of the same characters being in different continuities is available.

The comic book series of TVA, while hinting at MCU events and characters, has a world of its own and takes inspiration from both comic book canon and MCU inspirations.

Merging the universes can be confusing but story-rich because it leaves open the potential for multiple versions of classic characters.

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What does this mean for the future of Scarlet Witch?

The TVA comic version of Scarlet Witch exists as a separate parallel being from the MCU's Wanda Maximoff, which indicates that the comic's events diverge from MCU continuity.

The television series holds significance because it shapes future developments in broad MCU storylines, primarily through its shared storyline with Loki and related MCU productions.

Elizabeth Olsen has avoided discussing future work as Scarlet Witch due to her negative experience with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Olsen expressed her willingness to reprise the role as The Scarlet Witch whenever she believes there exists a compelling storyline for her character.

Through the TVA comic books, the character continues to stay relevant to audiences while ensuring they desire her return in upcoming MCU projects.