Marvel Studios Honors International Lesbian Day with a Moving MCU Tribute

As a seasoned gamer with decades of Marvel Universe adventures under my belt, I can’t help but feel a surge of excitement and gratitude as I witness the evolution of representation within this captivating universe. The recent tribute by Marvel Studios on International Lesbian Day for Agatha Harkness and Rio Plaza from “WandaVision” is not just a step forward, but a giant leap in the right direction.


Every year on October 8th, we commemorate International Lesbian Visibility Day, an occasion that celebrates and highlights lesbians’ significant contributions to society, culture, and the LGBTQ+ community. This day serves as a chance to amplify their presence, address their distinct struggles, and rejoice in their self-expression and love.

Lately, Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been progressively enhancing diversity in its productions. Thus, it’s not astonishing that Marvel Studios honored the occasion with a suitable tribute message.

💜💚#AgathaAllAlong is now streaming on @disneyplus.

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 8, 2024

In a touching post, the studio’s authentic X profile shared an image capturing Agatha and Rio Plaza in a poignant moment. The picture was adorned with images of green and purple hearts, representing their magical correspondences – Rio being the Earth Witch and Agatha the Spirit Witch.

For the first time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), a scene almost featured a kiss between two female characters, specifically Valkyrie and Carol Danvers in ‘The Marvels.’ Previously, lesbian relationships have been suggested but not directly depicted with a kiss.

Prior to the broadcast of the show, both Hahn and Plaza suggested that there was “something deeper” between Agatha and Rio Vidal. Subsequent episodes suggested that they had a romantic history, but a tragic event left Rio with an enduring emotional wound that resembled a scar from Agatha.

At first, there were allegations about the series involving “queerbaiting,” but episode 4 effectively dispelled such concerns. In one particularly significant scene, Rio and Agatha almost kissed, only to pause, recognizing that such a move might not be suitable under the circumstances.

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2024-10-11 10:14