Stranger Things’ Newest Villain Revealed

Wreaking havoc. After Stranger Things teased Vecna’s rich history

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throughout season 4, the first part concluded with a major revelation about the villain’s true identity.

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Although Vecna appeared to be another member of the Upside Down

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similar to the Demogorgon and the Mind Flayer

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it turned out that the new monster was actually human.

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Before being banished to the other version of Hawkins,

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Indiana, Vecna first created chaos in his hometown

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had a shocking connection to Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown).

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Ahead of the season 4 premiere,

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