This is everything you need to know about Eternity, the abstract and omnipotent entity that watches over the Marvel Universe.
Since its foundation, the marvel universe It has been filled with powerful characters – superheroes, gods and creatures – whose existence allows the development of incredible stories. However, few are as vital to the structure laid out in the comics of ‘the house of ideas‘ What eternitya omnipotent cosmic being responsible for every living thing in the Marvel Universe.
But who is this character? What are the powers of him? And why is his existence so relevant in the adventures carried out by Thorthe Guardians of the Galaxy or the Eternals? Here we tell you everything you need to know about the mysterious galactic being that controls everything on all planes of existence.
Who is Eternity in the Marvel comics?
Created by Stan Lee Y steve ditko for #138 of Strange Talespublished in November 1965, eternity -either Eternityin Spanish– is an abstract being that physically represents all the times and realities that exist.
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Born during the formation of the Universe, along with his brothers Death (Death), oblivion (Oblivion) and infinity (Infinite), eternity spontaneously took over collective consciousness of all living beings. Also fully controls the planes of existence in the multiple universessave for the Living Tribunal, allowing a cosmic balance of power to be maintained.
Along its history, eternity has been established as a impartial figure, by not being part of the agreements and conflicts that are the protagonists of the trillions of people that exist in it. That does not mean that his existence has never been in danger or that he has never been involved in matters that concern him.
For example, in his comic book debut, eternity help to Doctor Strange and restricts the onslaught of Dormammu Y Baron Mordowho had just betrayed everything he believed in and attacked his master, The Ancient One. The favor is returned to him numbers later, when the Sorcerer Supreme goes to rescue the entity after being kidnapped by Nightmarethe dangerous demon known as ‘the queen of dreams‘.
What are the powers of Eternity?
Due to its abstract composition, where the Universe exists within its “body”, eternity can manipulate realities, energies, magic and time, bend space and matter and even grant every wish who comes before his presence.
In addition to his omnipotent qualities, the cosmic being can use powerful individuals as servants to combat those who approach with the intention of controlling it and exerting its unlimited powers. Among the heroes that the entity has possessed stand out Thor, Doctor Strange Y Stormof the X Men.
Although his immortality it is guaranteed, eternity he has failed multiple times in his defense of the Universe. Thanos beat him with it Heart of the Universe; Dormammu stole his powers to try to remake the Universe in the image of the ‘lord of chaos‘ and his sister Umar; magnus –the evil alter ego of adam warlock– I imprison him in his search for the Infinity Gems and the Eternals they bypassed its defenses and caused damage to all the universes.
Fortunately, Eternity has had the help of heroes of Marvel What Hulk, Black Panther, Silver Surfer or the Fantastic four and manages to overcome any inconvenience.
Eternity in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
Like other relevant characters in comics, eternity was introduced to Marvel Cinematic Universe with little winks before his big screen debut.
In Guardians of the Galaxythe cosmic being could be seen as paint in the temple that pays homage to his existence and that of other abstract beings, such as Death and infinity. In the sequel to the film, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2the presence of eternity is most noticeable when appearing in the eyes of Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) as he confronts Ego (Kurt Russel).
However, the cosmic being could be fully appreciated in the film Thor: Love and Thunder, where he plays an important role in the third act of the film. in the script for Taika Waititi Y Jennifer Kaytin Robinson it is revealed that Gorr, the Butcher of Gods (Christian Bale) attracted Thor (Chris Hemsworth) to Shadow Realm to steal the Stormbreaker and open a portal that takes you to the gates of eternity.
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Upon completion of your mission, The God Butcher appears before the Eternity to ask that wipe out each and every god who have ignored their subjects. But, he decides to change his mind and sacrifice his life to see his daughter – killed because of the destruction of her town – once again. With the death of Gorr and Jane Foster, Eternity gives the little girl a new opportunity, now accompanied by the one who will become her father. Now they are both Love and Thunder.
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