What's Up With Those Avengers: Doomsday Latverian Witches at Comic-Con?

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 is, as always, a whirlwind of announcements, celebrity sightings, and exclusive reveals. But amidst the glorious chaos, a particular mystery has been brewing at the Marvel booth, captivating everyone from hardcore fans to casual observers: what in the name of Latveria is going on with those Witch costumes, and what do they mean for the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday?

Look, by the time Marvel unleashes its full force in Hall H for their epic panel tonight, we might have all the answers. But for those of you just joining the fray, perhaps recovering from a trip through the Rick and Morty activation or still trying to figure out how to put on a Green Lantern ring, here’s the rundown on the biggest head-scratcher of the Con so far.

A Daily Dose of Latverian Mystery

It all started on Preview Night, Wednesday, July 22nd, when Marvel kicked off the Doomsday reveals with a display of battle-worn costumes from the movie. We saw gear for Cyclops (James Marsden), Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Thor (Chris Hemsworth) – surprisingly intact despite his run-in with Doctor Doom (Robert Downey, Jr.) – along with Captain America (Anthony Mackie), Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), and Gambit (Channing Tatum). All awesome, all expected, especially after the latest Doomsday trailer.

But then, there it was: a Latverian Witch costume. What is a Latverian Witch? Excellent question, because we don't really know. And to make things even more intriguing, it wasn’t just one Witch. By Friday, July 24th, we'd seen three different versions! Wednesday's was green, Thursday brought a yellow (or orange, depending on the Hall H lighting) variant with a distinct belt buckle and a single neck chain, and Friday presented a striking purple. Chances are, more colors are yet to come for the remaining days of Comic-Con.

Doom's Dark Allies and Masked Secrets

Beyond the shifting colors, these costumes already drop a few big hints. The most straightforward takeaway? Doctor Doom isn’t flying solo. Much like Thanos with his Black Order, Doom appears to have a coven of magic users serving as his lieutenants. This confirms that Doom will be leveraging magic in Doomsday, a welcome nod to his comic book counterpart who masterfully blends both science and sorcery.

But let’s be honest, that’s not the spiciest bit of info, is it? The real question everyone is asking: who are these Latverian Witches? The costumes themselves are incredibly telling: they're masked, with hands completely covered, mirroring Doctor Doom's own metallic facade. Given we're still pondering why Doom rocks a face identical to our beloved Tony Stark in the film, it’s not a huge leap to wonder if these Latverian Witch masks are hiding familiar faces too.

Decoding the Colors: Who's Behind the Mask?

If these Witches are indeed known characters, their colors offer tantalizing clues. Let’s break down the possibilities:

• The Purple Witch: This one practically screams Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn). Purple is her signature color, after all. Could it be the MCU’s Agatha, last seen as a ghost in Agatha All Along? Or perhaps an Earth-828 variant, a nod to her comic history as Franklin Richards’ babysitter (and Doom's keen interest in Franklin in Fantastic Four: First Steps)? Another possibility is Clea (Charlize Theron), a powerful magic user also associated with purple, glimpsed briefly in Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.

• The Green Witch: This costume stands out with its three chains and unique buckle, perhaps implying leadership. The buckle’s resemblance to the Eye of Agamotto could point to the Ancient One (Tilda Swinton). However, a more exciting candidate is Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino), the female Loki variant, known for her green aesthetic. After the events of Loki Season 2, she’s a wildcard with multiversal travel capabilities, making her an ideal recruit for Doom. Rio Vidal (Aubrey Plaza), the Green Witch/Death from Agatha All Along, is also a color match, though her role as an avatar of Death makes her working for Doom a bit of a stretch.

• The Yellow/Orange Witch: This one's a bit more nebulous. In Agatha’s coven, Alice Wu-Gulliver (Ali Ahn) wields orange magic, and Lilia Calderu (Patti Lupone) uses yellow. While we adore Patti Lupone, a full coven of Agatha All Along characters might not hit as hard for general audiences as a lineup of A-listers. Could it be another Ancient One variant, given her use of orange Sling Ring magic?

Are We Talking Infinity Stones?!?

Here’s where things get really wild. What if the color scheme isn't just about character association, but something much, much bigger? The colors revealed so far—green (Time), purple (Power), and orange (Soul) or yellow (Mind)—perfectly match the Infinity Stones! With two days left of Comic-Con, we're likely to see blue (Mind Stone) and red (Reality Stone) Witches.

Considering the Infinity Stones exist across all universes (as established in Loki and What If…?), and assuming Doom hails from the Fantastic Four’s universe (Earth-828), it's entirely plausible he's armed his Witches with these cosmic gems. And with the Russo Brothers, the masterminds behind Infinity War and Endgame, directing Doomsday, this can't be a coincidence.

Wanda's Return? The Scarlet Question

This leads us to the mother of all theories. If there's a red Latverian Witch, and there almost certainly will be, it points to one character: the Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen). Our last sighting of Wanda Maximoff had her seemingly crushed by Mount Wundagore, with Doctor Strange indicating her death. But in the MCU, death is often just a temporary setback. Could Doom (or even Loki) have plucked an alternate Wanda from the timestream, or saved her at the last moment?

Honestly, if Marvel introduces a masked, red Witch in Doomsday and it's not Wanda, movie theaters might experience a fan uprising that makes the Battle of New York look like a minor skirmish. The implications are massive: a coven of surprise guest stars, potentially armed with Infinity Stones, paving the way for Doom to create Battleworld in Secret Wars? The hype train is already at full throttle.

Our Doomsday Verdict (So Far)

Whether these Latverian Witches are just cool costumes for a single scene or the key to a multiversal endgame, Marvel has expertly sparked an inferno of speculation. We're on the edge of our seats, eagerly awaiting Kevin Feige and the gang to take the Hall H stage. Until then, we’ll be holding onto hope that these potentially random colored costumes mean Wanda Maximoff is indeed making her triumphant, terrifying return.

FAQ

Q: What are the Latverian Witches?

A: They are mysterious characters from the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday whose costumes have been revealed at Comic-Con. They appear to be magic users working for Doctor Doom, possibly acting as his lieutenants.

Q: How many different Latverian Witch costumes have been revealed?

A: As of Friday at Comic-Con, at least three different colored Latverian Witch costumes have been displayed: green, yellow/orange, and purple. It's expected more will be revealed over the weekend.

Q: What are the main theories about who the Latverian Witches are?

A: The two primary theories are that they are either known Marvel characters (like Agatha Harkness, Sylvie, or potentially the Scarlet Witch) hiding behind masks, or that their colors correspond to the Infinity Stones, with Doom potentially empowering them with the gems.