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Since being introduced in the firstThormovie, Tom Hiddleston’sLoki became a fan favorite, resulting in a revival and a spin-off series,Loki, that has further expanded its fanbase. As season 2 is close to release, Marvel Comic’sSquadron Supreme is expected to debut in the MCU with it.
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The first season ofLokihelped expand the MCU, giving the universe its next big bad, Kang the Conqueror. Season 6 sawHe Who Remains killed by Loki’s variant Sylvie, allowing variants of He Who Remains to run amok the universe.
Squadron Supreme to wreak havoc on Earth-616
Originally from Earth-S, a parallel universe of the current storyline Earth-616, this group of heroes is very similar to the Justice League of the DCEU. The Squadron Supreme has fought as well as teamed up with Avengers in the comics on many occasions.
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There are quite a few similarities between Marvel’s Squadron Supreme and DC’s Injustice League and Crime Syndicate of America. In all of the versions, disappointed with the lack of change they see in humanity, the heroes end up turning into villains and making the earth into a dystopia.
Squadron Supreme to be Kang’s lackey?
Among the rumors about the new additions to season 2 ofLoki, Henry Cavill is expected to feature as Hyperion, the evil Superman from MCU. Previously expected to portray Captain Britain, the role went to Hayley Atwell, renamed Captain Carter.
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Led by Hyperion, the Squadron Supreme is also rumored to debut inLoki. As reported byMarvel Updates, the team will be evil and arrogant, similar to the Seven from The Boys. Furthermore, they’re expected to be working for Kang inAvengers: The Kang Dynasty.
Lokiseason 2 is expected to premiere on Disney+ in Mid-2023.
Nikhil Makwana
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Nikhil Makwana is a writer for FandomWire, with interests in DC comics, anime, indie films, independent films, and Nicolas Cage. He’s pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in BBA,LLB from IFIM Law School. When he’s not writing, he reads books such as the classic Dune series and existential essays from Albert Camus and Jean-Paul Sartre.
