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{{Infobox comics character <!--This box is part of Wikipedia:WikiProject Comics. See that article for details--> |
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|image=Infinity_(Marvel_Comics).jpg |
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|character_name=Infinity |
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|real_name=Infinity |
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|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]] |
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|debut=''[[Quasar (comics)|Quasar]]'' #24 (July 1991) |
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|creators=[[Mark Gruenwald]] (writer)<br>[[Greg Capullo]] (artist) |
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|powers= Total control over [[Magic (paranormal)|magic]], [[matter]], [[energy]], [[reality]] and [[space]]<br>[[Omnipresence]]<br>[[Omniscience]] |
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'''Infinity''' is a [[fictional character]] appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. Infinity first appears in [[Quasar (comics)|Quasar]] #24 (July 1991). The character was created by [[Mark Gruenwald]] and [[Greg Capullo]]. |
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==Publication history== |
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Debuting in ''[[Quasar (comics)|Quasar]]'' #24 (July 1991), Infinity featured in an extended storyline that revealed the role of the character in the Marvel Universe. Infinity reappears in ''Quasar'' #37 (Aug. 1992) and in the [[limited series]] ''[[Infinity War]]'' #1 - 6 (May - Nov. 1992). |
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During a storyline in ''Thor'' #183 - 188 (Dec. 1970 - May 1971), "Infinity" was the name given to an aspect of [[Norse god]] [[Odin (Marvel Comics)|Odin]]'s [[soul]], which through the efforts of his son [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] was reunited with the character. It is not related to the Marvel cosmic entity. |
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==Fictional character biography== |
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Infinity is a [[Cosmic entities (Marvel Comics)|cosmic entity]] representing the totality of space, and is expressly female in contrast with her "brother" [[Eternity (comics)|Eternity]] who represents time. Together they represent the [[space-time continuum]] and the living force of the [[universe]].<ref>Revealed in ''Quasar'' #19 - 25 (Feb. - Aug. 1991)</ref> They are opposed by their bilateral counterparts [[Death (Marvel Comics)|Death]] and [[Oblivion (comics)|Oblivion]].{{Issue|date=May 2010}} |
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The character first appears when the villain [[Maelstrom (comics)|Maelstrom]], acting on behalf of Oblivion attempts to end the universe. Infinity contacts the [[Astral body|astral]] form of the hero [[Quasar (comics)|Quasar]], and empowers him to act as its [[Incarnation|avatar]].<ref>''Quasar'' #24 (Jul. 1991)</ref> After a series of battles, Quasar defeats Maelstrom, thereby allowing Infinity to prevail. The aftermath of this conflict resulted in Infinity, Eternity, Death, and Oblivion convening to address the consequences of Oblivion's failed scheme, and it was at this time Quasar realized that these abstract entities represent the four points on the cosmological compass.<ref>''Quasar'' #25 (Aug. 1991)</ref> Quasar has another brief encounter with the entity when searching for Eternity.<ref>''Quasar'' #37 (Aug. 1992)</ref> |
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[[Image:InfinityWar-6.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''Infinity''' appears (right of panel) merged with twin [[Cosmic entities (Marvel Comics)|cosmic entity]] [[Eternity (comics)|Eternity]] in a panel from [[Infinity War]] #6 (Nov. 1992). Art by [[Ron Lim]].]] |
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The entity also appears during the ''[[Infinity War]]'' storyline,<ref>''Infinity War'' #1 - 6 (May - Nov. 1992)</ref> and in a final battle appears with fellow Eternity as a [[Composite character|composite]] being, incapacitating the villain the [[Magus (comics)|Magus]].<ref>''Infinity War'' #6 (Nov. 1992)</ref> |
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During the ''[[Time Runs Out]]'' storyline, the [[Beyonders]] are revealed to have killed Infinity as part of destroying abstract entities in each reality across the multiverse.<ref>''New Avengers'' vol. 3 #30 (April 2015)</ref> |
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Following the rebirth of the Marvel Universe, Infinity is revealed to be the embodiment of the [[Earth-616|seventh]] [[Marvel Universe]] incarnation (the Universe before [[Secret Wars (2015 comic book)|Secret Wars]]), while Eternity apparently being the embodiment of the [[All-New, All-Different Marvel|eighth]].<ref>''Ultimates 2'' #100</ref> |
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==Powers and abilities== |
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As a tremendously powerful [[abstract entity]], Infinity has no physical body but exists everywhere simultaneously. Like Eternity, the character can manipulate the universe to achieve virtually any effect. When needing to address lesser beings, Infinity can create a [[humanoid]] form that can be perceived by others; one that typically defaults to a female form, whereas its counterpart (Eternity) usually defaults to male. |
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[[Thanos]] wielding the [[Infinity Gems|Infinity Gauntlet]] ranked Infinity's scale of power as above that of [[Lord Chaos (Marvel Comics)|Lord Chaos]] and [[Master Order]], but below that of the [[Living Tribunal]].<ref>''Thanos Annual'' #1 (2014)</ref> |
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==In other media== |
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===Television=== |
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* Infinity appeared semi-regularly as an observer in the ''[[Silver Surfer (TV series)|Silver Surfer]]'' TV series, voiced by [[Elizabeth Sheperd]]. The character is expressly female and is the sister of Eternity. |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist|2}} |
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==External links== |
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* [http://marvel.com/universe/Infinity_%28embodiment%29 Infinity] at Marvel.com |
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{{Marvel Cosmic Entities}} |
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[[Category:Characters created by Greg Capullo]] |
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[[Category:Characters created by Mark Gruenwald]] |
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[[Category:Comics characters introduced in 1991]] |
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[[Category:Marvel Comics abstract concepts]] |
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[[Category:Marvel Comics cosmic entities]] |
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