Spoilers for Avengers #62 by Marvel ComicsIn a new Avengers story featuring the first Sorcerer Supreme, Marvel Comics is hinting that the Earth-616 designation for the main Marvel Universe has a much darker meaning. In Avengers #62 by Marvel Comics, Agamotto faces off against Mephisto. When the magical hero glimpses into other timelines and realities, he sees that others call Earth-616 "the true number of the beast." The revelation actually ties into the real-life naming of the primary Marvel Universe.
In the pages of Marvel Comics, the main universe featuring the most notable versions of heroes and villains, including The Avengers, X-Men, and Eternals, is designated Earth-616. Marvel Universe in both the comics and films has continued to use the designation.
In Avengers #62 by Jason Aaron, Ivan Fiorelli, David Curiel, and VC's Cory Petit from Marvel Comics, the first Sorcerer Supreme takes on Mephisto in the early days of the Earth-616 universe. While taking a look across different timelines and histories, Agamotto sees the different great heroes who have fought Mephisto and lost. The powerful magic notes that on some other worlds, Earth-616 is referred to as the "true number of the beast," hinting at the dark meaning behind the primary Marvel Universe's designation.
Marvel's Earth-616 Number Has A Dark Meaning On Other Worlds
Agamotto learning that other worlds view Earth-616 as the "true number of the beast" is a great way to tie in the comics to the real-life explanation behind the name of the main Marvel Universe. As a result, heroes from other worlds see the Earth-616 universe as living up to its dark title, as they believe it's appropriately named.
Ultimately, Marvel Comics revealing the true, dark meaning of the Earth-616 designation is a clever way to honor the original naming of the main Marvel Universe - as it was derived from the true number of the beast when it was first named. The revelation is a solid explanation that perfectly bridges the real-world reason for naming Earth-616 with the comics. Avengers #62 by Marvel Comics is in comic book stores now.
