Let’s discuss the multiversal shenanigans of the newest Marvel movie.
Warning: This article contains spoilers aboutDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Questions like “who are the Illuminati?”
Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) faces the Illuminati in ‘Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.'.Marvel Studios
and “what exactly are ‘incursions?'”
may be rattling around in your head after seeing the latest MCU film.
Don’t worry, we have answers!
The classic Illuminati lineup, as seen in Marvel comics.Marvel
Who are the Illuminati?
Befitting their title, the Illuminati are a secret cabal of superpowered beings, not a public-facing team.
The original lineup consisted of Iron Man (representing the Avengers), Reed Richards/Mr.
The cover to the first volume of ‘New Avengers’ by Jonathan Hickman and Steve Epting.Marvel
Since Namor has yet to appear in the MCU, it makes sense that he wasn’t involved.
Which brings us to the next big question…
What are incursions?
It also comes with dangers.
Black Panther experiences his first incursion in ‘New Avengers’ #1 by Jonathan Hickman and Steve Epting.Marvel
This involves the extremely strange visual of another Earth appearing in the sky.
If this collision is not prevented, both universes are destroyed.
It’s quite the lose-lose situation.
Our favorite Marvel heroes are, of course, averse to taking life under any circumstances.
The Illuminati held him responsible for those billions of deaths, and that’s why they executed him.
This will all be important stuff to keep in mind going forward.
