One of the biggest mysteries from ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ may not have been solved after all. Since the arrival of the mysterious cloaked figure with what seemed to be Doctor Doom, many fans thought that Marvel had been subtly teasing Robert Downey Jr.’s take on the legendary villain.
Now, a new theory claims the figure was actually a whole different person.
Marvel May Have Teased A Latverian Witch Instead Of Doctor Doom In ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
The rumors started to spread after Marvel revealed new Latverian Witch outfits at San Diego Comic-Con, providing new information for fans to draw parallels from when they saw the mysterious figure in ‘First Steps’. There’s no official word from Marvel Studios, but the parallels have led to some interesting speculation.
Related: ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer Might’ve Quietly Revealed Loki’s True MCU Mission
SDCC Costume Reveal also serves as a way to add an extra layer to the mystery. The newly unveiled Latverian Witch costume from Marvel has a unique silver mask that looks uncannily similar to the mask that the cloaked character in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ is wearing.
Meanwhile, the Doctor Doom mask that was glimpsed in the ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ trailer looks different. That difference has caused some fans to question whether the enigmatic visitor was actually Doom and not one of his loyal followers tasked with fulfilling his mission.
If it’s true, then it would be a case of Marvel intentionally inserting the influence of Doom into its universe without revealing the villain himself. It’s a subtle twist that would fit the studio’s habit of teasing major characters long before they properly arrive on screen.
Could The Theory Connect To ‘Avengers: Doomsday’?
Add in the recent rumours about ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ and it becomes even more interesting. Unverifiable reports state that Doctor Doom has a group of loyal servants known as the Latverian Witches to help him carry out his plans throughout Battleworld.
In case you missed it: One Steve Rogers Detail In The ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer Feels Completely Off
If true, one of these followers could be the one in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ as a teaser of Doom’s increasing strength before his first appearance in the MCU. Marvel Studios has yet to confirm who the figure is in the costume. They haven’t officially linked the SDCC reveal to the events of ‘First Steps’ or ‘Avengers: Doomsday’.
However, theories like these are what make the MCU so enjoyable to follow. Little bits of costume, shots from the trailer, and convention reveals frequently lead the fans to look for clues. It could be Doctor Doom or one of his enigmatic Latverian Witches. Whatever it is, it has only made anticipation for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ even greater.
You might like to read: New Marvel Reports Teases A Broken Tony Stark In Avengers: Secret Wars
