Warning! Spoilers for Heroes Reborn #4 by Marvel Comics below.
Mephisto’s role in the Heroes Reborn universe has been teased for some time and now Marvel Comics has revealed the villain’s true plans: He wants to be worshipped as a God. In a Marvel Universe without the Avengers that’s been mysteriously and dramatically changed, the heroes of the universe worship Mephisto as God… literally.
In the Heroes Reborn universe, Marvel’s pastiche of the Justice League, the Squadron Supreme, are the most powerful heroes in existence. However, how and why they essentially became the new Avengers in a world without the iconic superteam is still unknown. As Hyperion, Doctor Spectrum, and Blur defend the Earth from otherworldly threats, the true nature of the new Marvel timeline is slowly being revealed. Now, those heroes are starting to notice something isn’t right with reality – as it appears the Heroes Reborn universe is all just a creation of Marvel’s devil Mephisto.
In Heroes Reborn #4 by Jason Aaron, James Stokoe, Ed McGuinness, Mark Morales, Matthew Wilson, and VC’s Cory Petit, Doctor Spectrum takes down the likes of Thanos, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot. After the mission, he’s seen in a church talking with President Coulson. Spectrum tells Coulson that his fellow Squadron Supreme hero Blur was talking about something being off with the world, as he felt something was tampering with reality. Spectrum dismisses Blur’s concerns, but as he drops money into the church’s collection plate, the ten-dollar bill is shown and reads “In Mephisto We Trust.” Coulson assures Spectrum nothing is wrong as the two sit in front of a giant statue of Mephisto.
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It’s not the only mention of Mephisto being God in the new universe. In Heroes Reborn: Seige Society, Blur tells Nighthawk “thank Mephisto,” that he survived his latest battle. That issue also ends with Blur holding a record titled “Mephisto Save The Queen,” which is a reference to the Sex Pistol’s “God Save The Queen.” In all facets of the new Marvel reality, Mephisto has replaced God.
Mephisto and Agent Coulson have clearly figured out a way to change reality in their own image and have given themselves two of the most celebrated titles on the planet – as Coulson has become President of the United States, while Mephisto has become God. Is Mephisto simply after power and wants to be viewed as God? If so, mission accomplished. Becoming God means Mephisto is not only worshipped but will have legions of defenders should anyone try to stop him. But the question remains, can he even be stopped? Heroes Reborn #4 is in stores now.