Origin
Eternity is not a being born but rather the literal manifestation of the Marvel Universe's physical form and existence. Existing since the dawn of creation, Eternity represents all matter, energy, space, and time within the universe. The entity exists on a plane of reality so fundamental that even the most powerful cosmic beings are subordinate to its nature. Eternity has appeared to various heroes and cosmic entities throughout Marvel history, though its true motivations and nature remain largely inscrutable to mortal and even immortal minds.
Powers & Abilities
As the embodiment of the universe itself, Eternity possesses omnipotent power limited only by forces equally fundamental to existence, such as The Living Tribunal and The One Above All. Eternity can manipulate reality on a cosmic scale, perceive all events occurring within the universe, grant wishes with reality-warping authority, and exists simultaneously across all dimensions and times. The entity is essentially immortal and cannot be destroyed without the universe itself ceasing to exist. Eternity communicates through visions and manifestations rather than conventional speech, appearing as a cosmic humanoid form composed of starfields and celestial matter.
Key Relationships
The Living Tribunal: A superior cosmic entity that Eternity acknowledges as a higher power. Infinity and Entropy: Cosmic counterparts representing balance within existence. The One Above All: The supreme being to which even Eternity is subordinate. Thanos: The Mad Titan has sought Eternity's favor multiple times throughout Marvel history.
Notable Feats
Eternity has granted wishes that reshaped cosmic reality, appeared to guide Doctor Strange during his most dire circumstances, and served as a judge in conflicts involving universe-threatening entities. The entity's mere acknowledgment of a being's worthiness has granted cosmic significance and power. Eternity's presence has been invoked in some of Marvel's most significant storylines involving threats to existence itself.
