In the latest episode of Loki Season 2, viewers were introduced to Victor Timely, a Kang Variant expected to have a significant role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, this new character’s introduction has led to speculations that he might have retconned the story of another Marvel hero, potentially Iron Man. An eagle-eyed viewer spotted an intriguing device on Victor Timely’s lab table in Wisconsin, and it looks like he invented the iconic arc reactor used to power Tony Stark’s heart and Iron Man suits.
In Loki Season 2, Victor Timely escapes to his lab in Wisconsin after tense encounters with the God of Mischief and Ravonna Renslayer. As he works around the area while listening to Miss Minutes, he moves around the prototype of another Temporal Loom. It’s at this moment that a fan noticed what appears to be an early version of the arc reactor, which Tony Stark would later use to save himself and power just about every Iron Man suit he has created.
Did Victor Timely Invent Tony Stark’s Arc Reactor?
The discovery of the device in the MCU series has raised intriguing possibilities and questions within the MCU. Considering that the arc reactor was developed over a century after the events taking place in Loki Season 2, it implies that Victor Timely might have been responsible for creating this technology long before its time. This theory could potentially reshape Tony Stark’s story and the development of the arc reactor for the Iron Man suits, as it challenges the previously established timeline.
While the theory is fascinating and not entirely implausible, it remains a topic of debate among fans. Some see it as a promising narrative connection within the MCU, while others believe the resemblance may be coincidental. As such, it’s important to approach this theory with a degree of skepticism. The Marvel fandom will undoubtedly continue its vigilant exploration of the MCU’s intricacies in search of more clues and hidden secrets that might further expand the interconnected universe.
A Kang Variant Changed The Future Iron Man’s Destiny Before Loki Season 2
For now, it is still unclear if Loki retconned Iron Man’s origin story. However, it’s hardly the first time that a Kang Variant has changed the life of a Marvel superhero who has “Iron” in their moniker. In the comic books, Iron Lad is a Kang Variant known for using Iron Man’s armor. The teenage Nathaniel Richards is saved by his future self and eventually becomes a member of the Young Avengers.
At present, it remains uncertain whether Loki Season 2 teased the possible introduction of Iron Lad into the MCU. Likewise, it is still unclear whether the device is truly an early version of the arc reactor or merely a part of Kang’s Temporal Loom. Nevertheless, we are set to learn more in the last three episodes of the MCU series.
With the release of the third episode of Loki Season 2 titled 1893 fans are eager to delve deeper into the mysteries and connections that the series holds, hoping to uncover more about the complex web of the MCU’s narrative. The episode is available for streaming on Disney+, and Marvel enthusiasts are sure to keep dissecting every detail for clues and revelations.
