The MCU’s Multiverse Saga is weaving a tapestry of interconnected stories, and three names stand at its core: Reed Richards, Kang the Conqueror, and Doctor Doom. From retro-futuristic tech to ancestral ties, Marvel is quietly linking these characters in ways that could redefine Avengers: Secret Wars and beyond. Let’s decode the clues from Fantastic Four teasers, comic lore, and the MCU’s grand design.

1. Reed Richards’ Multiverse Machine: The Catalyst

In the Fantastic Four: First Steps teaser, Reed Richards is seen experimenting with a portal-like device. This isn’t just any gadget—it’s likely the prototype for multiverse travel technology. Comics reveal Reed as the inventor of interdimensional tech, which later falls into the hands of his descendant, Nathaniel Richards, aka Kang.

• MCU Connection: In Multiverse of Madness, Earth-838’s Reed already uses similar tech.
• Kang’s Role: The TVA’s time-hopping tech (created by Kang in Loki) mirrors Reed’s designs, suggesting Kang improved his ancestor’s work to wage multiversal war.

2. Kang’s Ancestry: A Richards… or a Doom?

Comics paint Kang as a descendant of Reed Richards, but there’s a twist: he’s also tied to Doctor Doom. In Avengers, Kang travels to ancient Egypt, becomes Pharaoh Rama-Tut, and later meets Doom, who hints at their shared lineage.

• Earth-6311: A comic arc reveals a universe where Kang becomes Doctor Doom.
• MCU Clue: With Kang’s story in flux post-Jonathan Majors, Marvel could pivot to highlight Doom as Kang’s true ancestor, merging their legacies for Avengers: Doomsday.

3. Retro-Futuristic Tech: The Fantastic Four & TVA Link

Both the TVA and the Fantastic Four’s 1960s-inspired universe share a retro-futuristic aesthetic. This isn’t a coincidence—Kang’s tech (seen in the TVA) and Reed’s inventions likely stem from the same blueprint.

• Design Clues: The TVA’s dated yet advanced gadgets match the FF’s teased retro-futuristic world.
• Plot Potential: The FF’s multiverse device could be the precursor to Kang’s time chairs and the TVA’s tempads.

4. Doctor Doom’s Rise: Stealing Kang’s Thunder

With Kang’s MCU future uncertain, Doctor Doom is poised to absorb his storyline. Leaks suggest Avengers: Doomsday will open with Doom annihilating the Council of Kangs, seizing their tech to become the Multiverse’s new overlord.

• Comic Inspiration: In Secret Wars (2015), Doom hijacks the Beyonders’ power. The MCU could mirror this by having Doom claim Kang’s multiverse tech.
• Fantastic Four Tie-In: Doom’s MCU debut in Fantastic Four could reveal him as a variant from the same retro-future, bridging his tech with Reed’s.

5. The Big Picture: Secret Wars’ Foundation

Marvel is setting up a clash of geniuses:

• Reed Richards (the inventor),
• Kang (the conqueror),
• Doctor Doom (the opportunist).

Their interconnected tech and bloodlines will likely drive Secret Wars, where Doom could rewrite reality using Kang’s tools and Reed’s innovations.

Conclusion: Who Will Control the Multiverse?
The MCU is crafting a saga where legacy and technology collide. Will Reed Richards outsmart his descendants’ dark legacy? Can Doom usurp Kang’s throne? Share your theories below!