Theory: Kang and the TVA Are Responsible for the Absence of Mutants and the Fantastic Four in the MCU

In the sprawling expanse of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the absence of pivotal characters from the Fantastic Four, X-Men, and possibly the Inhumans has been a curious void. This void, as theorized, may be intricately tied to the machinations of He Who Remains, a version of Jonathan Majors’ character, Kang, introduced in the “Loki” series. According to theory from The Cosmic Circus, this enigmatic figure, who ruled over the Sacred Timeline, might have deliberately excluded these groups to maintain his dominance over the multiverse.

He Who Remains, in the narrative confirmed by “Loki” director Kate Herron, has orchestrated the events leading up to “Avengers: Endgame.” This manipulation ostensibly kept the timeline free of the Fantastic Four and X-Men. His profound knowledge of the multiverse and its potential threats likely influenced this decision. Despite not being an original creator of the universe, He Who Remains has admitted to understanding its intricate workings, having “lived a million lifetimes” and explored “every possible scenario.”

This deep-seated awareness extends to his connections within the comic book lore, where he is a distant relative of Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic). Such connections make it highly unlikely for He Who Remains to be unaware of these powerful characters. His strategy, it seems, was to preemptively clip variants from the timeline that could form alliances like the Illuminati, which include Doctor Strange, Iron Man, and Namor, potentially challenging his rule.

Now, as the MCU expands through projects like “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” there opens a pathway for introducing these previously sidelined characters. This development, as speculated, might finally break the constraints set by He Who Remains, allowing for richer, more diverse narratives within the MCU’s fabric. Thus, what appears as a narrative omission might indeed be a calculated plot by He Who Remains, ensuring his prolonged control and influence over the universe’s destiny.

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