Infinity Countdown
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"Infinity Countdown" | |
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Publisher | Marvel Comics |
Publication date | February 2018 |
Main character(s) | Adam Warlock Black Widow's clone Captain Marvel Daredevil Guardians of the Galaxy Loki Super-Skrull Turk Barrett Ultron/Hank Pym Wolverine |
Creative team | |
Writer(s) | Gerry Duggan |
Penciller(s) | Aaron Kuder |
"Infinity Countdown" is a 2018 comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. The storyline leads into the "Infinity Wars" storyline.
Premise
The story depicts the Ultron/Hank Pym going after the Infinity Gems that were recreated when the Multiverse was restored.[1]
Plot
Prologue
Back during the "Time Runs Out" storyline, the
The Mind Gem was later found by Turk Barrett who used it for his own personal gain.[5]
A giant-sized version of the Power Gem appeared on the desert planet Xitaung. After its discovery, the Guardians of the Galaxy and the Nova Corps work together to guard it.[6]
Captain Marvel later found the Reality Gem in an adjacent unidentified reality.[7]
It was discovered that the Time Gem restored the planet Sakaar. While Amadeus Cho's Hulk form was fighting the Warlord, the Time Gem was unearthed by Super-Skrull who planned to use it to restore the Skrull Empire to its former glory.[8]
Main plot
At some point in the past, Loki, who wanted to know about the Soul Gem's location, visited
The Guardians of the Galaxy managed to defeat Scar and join the Nova Corps in their fight against the Fraternity of Raptors and the Chitauri on Xituang. Meanwhile, Adam Warlock starts looking for the Soul Gem which brings him to the planet Saiph. Upon arriving, he finds that the planet has been conquered by the Ultron/Hank Pym and one of his infected victims is Silver Surfer.[11]
After the Nova Corps decided to retreat from battle, Nova secretly thanked Robbie upon figuring out that someone could alter the size of the Power Gem. Using this revelation, Star-Lord shrunk it to the size of his hand. However, it was discovered that the Power Gem was an anchor for Xituang as it starts to crumble. The Guardians of the Galaxy and the Nova Corps use the Power Stone to destroy the Chitauri fleet as they escape from the doomed planet. Meanwhile, Adam Warlock heals Silver Surfer of the Ultron Virus. As the Ultron/Hank Pym is using Saiph as his base of operations and plans to unleash the Ultron Virus on a cosmic scale, Silver Surfer goes to look for Galactus. Even though Galactus is no longer a world-eater, Silver Surfer informs him of what is happening and asks for his help to stop the Ultron/Hank Pym's plot. However, the Ultron/Hank Pym had already launched rockets filled with the Ultron Virus in order to infect the entire galaxy while saving Earth as his last target.[12]
Galactus initially refuses to consume Saiph due to the consequences of destroying it until he agrees with Silver Surfer. This results in Saiph and the rockets transporting the Ultron Virus being destroyed. The Ultron/Hank Pym got wounded in the escape and Adam Warlock claims the Soul Gem. Due to Galactus' hunger returning, Silver Surfer had to take him to an uninhabited planet to satisfy it. After the Guardians of the Galaxy and the Nova Corps regroup on
As the Guardians of the Galaxy escape to Oblitus, they are intercepted by Adam Warlock and Kang the Conqueror. Gamora attempted to take the Soul Gem from Adam Warlock. When Drax the Destroyer held onto the Soul Gem, he discovered that the Soul World inside is corrupted. Drax knocked out Gamora and made off with Adam Warlock and Kang the Conqueror. As the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy don't want to help Gamora pursue Adam Warlock and Kang the Conqueror, she went off on her own. Doctor Strange tracks down the Mind Gem and finds it in Turk Barrett's possession as Turk managed to evade him. When Black Widow's clone arrives seeking out Doctor Strange where she wants to dispose of the Space Stone, he did not want to take it as he knows what would happen if they are in the same proximity. Using a magic spell, Doctor Strange spoke to the holders of the Infinity Gems and requested a parley to reform the Infinity Watch. He states to Adam Warlock, Black Widow's clone, Captain Marvel, Star-Lord, and Turk Barrett that they need to safeguard them from such calamities even if one of them is Thanos.[14]
Tie-in
After getting some information from the
As he now has the knowledge of the calamity that would come if the Infinity Gems were gathered in the same location again, Kang the Conqueror abducts Adam Warlock and convinces him to help secure the Soul Gem in exchange for the Time Gem. Adam is then sent back in time to receive counsel from Kang the Conqueror's Rama-Tut counterpart.[15]
While doing a ride-sharing scam as he is driving through Greenwich Village, Turk Barrett stumbled upon a bunch of Skrulls attacking some monks that were delivering the Mind Infinity Gem to Doctor Strange at the Sanctum Sanctorum. Upon acquiring the Mind Gem during the fight, Turk Barrett begins to establish a criminal empire so that he can fill the void that was left when Kingpin left the criminal business. After briefly confronting Turk, Daredevil finds that he somehow can see again when in his presence. Turk uses the Mind Gem to get the judges to change their verdict on some criminals while gaining their loyalty and money. Daredevil caught wind of Turk Barrett's goals and warned him about playing in the criminal big leagues.[16]
While on a mission in outer space, Doctor Strange discovers that Super-Skrull has the Time Infinity Gem. After a battle with Super-Skrull, Doctor Strange claims the Time Gem.[17]
Issues involved
Main plot
- Infinity Countdown #1-5
Tie-ins
- Infinity Countdown: Adam Warlock #1
- Infinity Countdown: Black Widow #1
- Infinity Countdown: Captain Marvel #1
- Infinity Countdown: Champions #1-2
- Infinity Countdown: Daredevil #1
- Infinity Countdown: Darkhawk #1-4
- Infinity Countdown: Prime #1
Involved but not listed under the "Infinity Countdown" banner
- Doctor Strange #1-3 sees Doctor Strange traveling through space and acquire the Time Stone from the Super Skrull. Incidentally issue #3 is actually a tie-in to Infinity Wars.
Sequel
A sequel series titled Infinity Wars was released in 2018.[18]
Collected editions
Title | Material collected | Date published | ISBN |
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Infinity Countdown | Infinity Countdown Prime #1, Infinity Countdown #1-5, Infinity Countdown: Adam Warlock #1 | September 2018 | 978-1302913557 |
Infinity Countdown Companion | Infinity Countdown: Black Widow, Infinity Countdown: Captain Marvel, Infinity Countdown: Daredevil, Infinity Countdown: Darkhawk #1-4, Infinity Countdown: Champions #1-2 | September 2018 | 978-1302913090 |
Infinity Countdown: Darkhawk | Infinity Countdown: Darkhawk #1-4, Darkhawk #51 | October 2018 | 978-1302914936 |
Infinity Wars by Gerry Duggan: The Complete Collection | Infinity Countdown Prime #1, Infinity Countdown #1-5, Infinity Countdown: Adam Warlock #1, Infinity Wars Prime #1, Infinity Wars #1-6, Infinity Wars: Fallen Guardian #1, Infinity Wars: Infinity #1, material from Thanos Legacy #1, Free Comic Book Day 2018 Amazing Spider-Man/Guardians of the Galaxy | October 2019 | 978-1302914967 |
References
- ^ Adams, Tim (November 17, 2016). "Marvel Teases Original Wolverine's Return, More Infinity Stone Revelati". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
- ^ New Avengers Vol. 3 #3. Marvel Comics.
- ^ As seen in Secret Wars #9. Marvel Comics
- ^ Marvel Legacy #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ a b Infinity Countdown: Prime #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Guardians of the Galaxy #150. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Captain Marvel #126. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Incredible Hulk #713. Marvel Comics.
- ^ As seen in All-New Guardians of the Galaxy #1-10. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Infinity Countdown #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Infinity Countdown #2. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Infinity Countdown #3. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Infinity Countdown #4. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Infinity Countdown #5. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Infinity Countdown: Adam Warlock #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Infinity Countdown: Daredevil #1. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Doctor Strange Vol. 5 #1-3. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Bacon, Thomas (October 28, 2018). "Marvel Comics Announces Infinity Wars Event". Screen Rant. Retrieved October 26, 2018.