When we talk about First appearance of Kang in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we automatically think of Loki. It was in this production, exclusive to Disney+, that we got to know her first version, which is harmless enough when compared with the version from Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Mania.
However, a new theory suggests that Kahn appeared long before that. In particular, in Iron Man 3.
Where did this theory come from? Of course, on Reddit. Said social platform is a very important source of information for any fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This gave rise to leaks, as well as many theories from the outside. fandom. Some were taken literally, while others were forgotten.
The most recent one, shared by user u/AdApprehensive8420, suggests that Harley Keener, the boy who briefly talks to Tony Stark in Iron Man 3actually another variant of kang. He also suggests that this character will eventually become Iron Lad.
Who is Iron Boy? This character first appeared in Marvel’s imagination in a comic book. Young Avengers #1published in 2005. Counts teen version of Kang the Conqueror. His costume, in fact, is very similar to Iron Man’s, even in the color combination – red predominates.
Iron Lad, whose real name is Nathaniel Richards, was rescued by his adult self (Kang the Conqueror) when criminals were about to attack him. Kang, using his ability to travel through time, transports Richards to the future so that he knows what battles he will face in the years to come. The teenager, however, does not look too favorably on what awaits him.
He decides to escape using time travel technology and ends up traveling back in time to ask the Avengers for help. It is at this point that the story comes together with the theory proposed by the Reddit user. He believes this is the moment when Harley Keener meets Tony Stark again and eventually becomes Iron Lad.
Another very important point that we cannot evade is that Harley Keener also appeared at Tony Stark’s funeral in Avengers: Endgame. Therefore, it is shown that the relationship between the two characters was much closer than what was shown in the films.
The theory doesn’t end there. It actually gets more interesting. u/AdApprehensive8420 claims that Iron Lad now wants to destroy the Avengers because he believes they are responsible for the death of his dear friend Tony Stark. Hence, he takes a villainous position.
His idea, despite the complexity, makes sense and is in line with the near future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Kang the Conqueror has already appeared in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Maniaand Iron Lad could do the same in the movie young avengers. We’ll have to wait to see if this theory comes true.
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