Marvel fans celebrate ‘amazing’ villain debut after years of waiting
Marvel villain makes MCU debut after years of speculation
- Marvel officially introduced Mephisto, a major villain, into the Marvel Cinematic Universe during the season finale of the miniseries Ironheart.
- The character, portrayed by Sacha Baron Cohen, confronts Riri Williams (Ironheart) after she defeats Parker Robbins, also known as The Hood.
- Mephisto manipulates Williams by offering to resurrect her deceased friend, Natalie, who had been turned into artificial intelligence.
- The episode concludes with a seemingly resurrected Natalie, who appears corrupted by Mephisto, showing disturbing black veins on her skin.
- Fans had long anticipated Mephisto's debut, which was teased in previous MCU shows, and reacted with excitement and praise for Cohen's portrayal.