Was Loki Brainwashed in Avengers?

Marvel has confirmed Loki was never really a villain at all - since it was the Mind Stone

Mind Stone
15 It is the Manifestation of Universal Subconscious. The Mind Stone is the most psychically powerful thing in all of creation. It doesn't just have the power to manipulate minds, it is also made from the collective energy of every mind across every planet in the universe.
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that made him so evil in the first Avengers. "the Scepter was also influencing him, fueling his hatred over his brother Thor and the inhabitants of Earth."

Was Loki mind controlled in The Avengers?

Loki Was Under The Control Of The Mind Stone In The Avengers

It's not been confirmed onscreen, but Marvel.com's page on Loki's MCU incarnation now says the following: "Gifted with a Scepter that acted as a mind control device, Loki would be able to influence others.

Who was controlling Loki in The Avengers?

The Other was a servant of Thanos who provided Loki with the Chitauri and scepter.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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