Avengers: Doomsday – Who Are Doctor Doom’s Latverian Witches?
Well, strap in, true believers! Just when you thought VisionQuest had served us up all the surprises, it went and threw a post-credits curveball right at us. Spoilers ahead, so if you haven’t watched episode 8 yet, close your eyes and hum a tune! The scene kicks off just after the chaos of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, where our beloved Scarlet Witch gets squashed under a mountain of rubble. But fear not! Thanks to some fancy magic from none other than Doctor Doom, she gets a little wake-up jolt. “Scarlet Witch, awaken… your power will be mine,” Doom ominously declares, and boom, she’s back in action.
Now, this tantalizing post-credits moment has sparked a whirlwind of chatter about the infamous Latverian Witches revealed in the teasers for Avengers: Doomsday. We can safely bet that the witch draped in scarlet is definitely our gal Wanda. But who are the mysterious ladies in purple and green?
The Purple Witch
Let’s start with the chic witch in purple. A lot of whispers suggest she’s Clea, a character who breezed through Multiverse of Madness like a shot of espresso. If your Marvel knowledge is limited to the cinematic universe, you might not remember her since she had about a minute of screentime. But for clarity, she’s the one portrayed by Charlize Theron in the post-credits scene, recruiting Doctor Strange like it’s a superhero version of a coffee date.
Clea is a big deal in Marvel lore, hailing from the Dark Dimension and being the daughter of Prince Orini and the niece of Dread Dormammu. She and Doctor Strange paired up romantically soon after she made her debut back in 1964’s Strange Tales #126, courtesy of creative legends Steve Ditko and Stan Lee. And like many MCU ladies, she has faced a few power struggles, but these days, she’s embraced her place as Sorcerer Supreme, helping to keep the multiverse balanced. So, could she be one of Doom’s dark witches? You bet!
The Green Witch
Now, what about that spunky witch in green? Rumor has it this could be Sylvie, a variant straight from Loki’s misadventures. Sylvie’s had a wild ride and her irresistible urge for chaos would surely catch Doom’s eye—besides, that green & gold ensemble is no coincidence. However, there’s a theory swirling that this green witch could be a slightly closer connection to good old Doom himself.
Get this: in the comics, Doom learned his magic from his mother, Cynthia, and even teamed up with Doctor Strange to rescue her soul from Hell—dramatic, right? Now imagine if Cynthia is actually one of his creepy coven in Doomsday. Or maybe it’s Valeria Richards? If the name sounds familiar, it’s because she’s the daughter of Reed Richards and Sue Storm, who had quite the dramatic entrance into the world. Doom has a history with her, having helped with her birth under dire circumstances. Plus, he’s been her godfather, albeit a rather twisted one.
The Season of the Witches
But why does Doom need these witches in the first place? Are they just fancy accessories for his evil plans? Recent hints suggest Doomsday pulls inspiration from the legendary Secret Wars arc where Doctor Doom reshapes reality with some major cosmic backing—could these witches be a substitute for that godlike power? Or, perhaps they’re part of a more sinister agenda?
It looks like in this version of Doom, he goes off the deep end after losing his family. Given his connection to heroes’ children in the post-credits scene of First Steps, along with his knack for dark magic, we could well see him resurrecting Wanda’s formidable power to serve as one of his loyal witches.
Hold onto your capes, folks! We might be facing a terrifying possibility: what if the Green Witch turns out to be Sue Storm? Much like Valeria, Sue wouldn’t need magical powers to be seriously dangerous. She stands for everything Doom yearns for that Reed has. Plus, rounding up Sue as a witch would definitely play into that whole family theme we see with Doom. Now, that’s one heck of a plot twist!
As we gear up for this intense showdown, there’s only one thing left to say: we’re on the edge of our seats waiting for Avengers: Doomsday, hitting theaters December 18, 2026!