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Marvel is teasing a potential romance for Scarlet Witch and Loki in the upcoming eighth issue of the ongoing Scarlet Witch. A look at the cover for September’s Scarlet Witch #8 shows the two sometimes-villains about to share a kiss. Could this be the start of a new romance for the two Marvel characters? Or, is anything between the Mistress of Chaos and God of Mischief ever what it seems?
Scarlet Witch and Loki Sitting In A Tree
The cover for Scarlet Witch #8 comes from artist Russell Dauterman. It depicts Scarlet Witch and Loki embracing with their lips barely an inch apart. Meanwhile, their magic’s green and red swirls surround them, hinting at magic being involved in this surprising union. Along with the cover, Marvel shared a tease of what awaits within the issue:
“God Vs. Witch! This September, Wanda and Loki fall under each other’s spell in Scarlet Witch #8!”
God vs. Witch! ✨ This September, Wanda and Loki fall under each other’s spell as mischief and chaos collide in 'Scarlet Witch' #8. pic.twitter.com/jnTv0b8zaD
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) June 14, 2023
The mention of the two being versus or against one another points to something magic-y happening here. Although, the two have rarely interacted within the Marvel universe. So, they may quickly form a bond over their reputations and attempts at retribution recently. However, with both characters being steeped in magic and chaos, my money is on a spell or curse gone awry.
A Tumultuous Summer
This potential Loki relationship is an odd step for Wanda’s current journey. In her ongoing series, writer Steve Orlando is taking the Scarlet Witch on a path of redemption in her ongoing series. Wanda finally has a handle on her power and is starting to find her place in the Marvel Universe. Although, she is about to have her hands full with the upcoming Contest of Chaos that her former teacher Agatha Harkness brings to her doorstep. Plus, that Fall of X event is about to kick off with this year’s Hellfire Gala.
We still have a few months for the Loki and Scarlet Witch romance to make sense. Let’s see if these two masters of chaos begin to make sense or if Marvel pulls the wool over our eyes again.