Marvel Timeline Mystery: In the intricate web of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, timelines and realities have been bent and merged, creating a fascinating narrative playground. Amidst this complexity, a seemingly minor detail from the past has been cleverly resolved in a new MCU sourcebook, shedding light on one of the most intriguing fan theories.
In the 2017 film Spider-Man: Homecoming, an intriguing plot hole emerged. Adrian Toomes, also known as Vulture, mentions the Battle of New York from The Avengers, claiming, Eight years, and not a word from the Feds. However, considering the events of Avengers: Infinity War, Homecoming should have occurred after 2020. This discrepancy puzzled fans for years.
Marvel Studios The Marvel Cinematic Universe – An Official Timeline, a new sourcebook, addresses this issue. Miss Minutes from the TVA steps in, acknowledging the error: Redline alert! Hi again! Adrian Toomes says the Battle of New York was eight years ago, but that event was only four years prior. This ones a real head-scratcher for usI reckon an analyst misplaced the case file.
This clarification aligns with Kevin Feiges concept of the “Sacred Timeline” introduced in the MCU. In this view, everything we’ve witnessed in the MCU is part of the TVA’s official record. Homecoming’s title card error is attributed to a clerical mistake within the TVA, akin to finding a typo in a history book. Despite its vast complexity, the MCU has remarkably few prominent errors in its expansive timeline.
However, this explanation doesnt account for why Toomes made the mistake in the first place. Its possible he simply misspoke, overwhelmed by his circumstances. His associates, too occupied with their tasks, might have overlooked the error. In this way, these fictional characters offer a valuable lesson about the insignificance of timeline quibbles in the grand scheme of the MCU.
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Our Reader’s Queries
What is the timeline order for Marvel?
The order is confirmed by Marvel’s official timelines book released in 2023. It includes Captain America: The First Avenger (1943-1945), Captain Marvel (1989-1995), Iron Man (2008), Iron Man 2 (2010), The Incredible Hulk (2010), Thor (2010), The Avengers (2012), and Thor: The Dark World (2013).
Why is Loki holding the timeline?
Loki emerged as the sole savior of the TVA. Sylvie’s act of ending He Who Remains set Loki on a path to uphold the timelines. Now, he exists as Loki Who Remains, perhaps for eternity.
Does the sacred timeline still exist?
The Sacred Timeline is gone now. Sylvie set every universe free. This will likely cause a new Multiversal War. But for now, each universe and every being can choose their own path without being controlled by He Who Remains.
Why did Sylvie bomb the sacred timeline?
Sylvie’s scheme involved unleashing reset charges throughout the Sacred Timeline to create chaos and overwhelm the TVA, allowing her to sneak into their headquarters and eliminate the Time-Keepers.