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All serve Annihilus! Annihilus is the will and the way AND HE WILL NOT BE DENIED!
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~ Annihilus
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I am Annihilus...Lord of the Negative Zone! Annihilus the Living Death that walks!
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~ Annihilus
Annihilus, also known as The Living Death That Walks, is one of the main antagonists of the Marvel Universe, specifically serving as the secondary antagonist of the Fantastic Four franchise and a major antagonist in both the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy franchises.
He is an all-powerful inter-dimensional conqueror and the ruler of the Negative Zone, as well as an enemy of the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and the Guardians of the Galaxy. He usually serves as the main antagonist of story arcs involving the Negative Zone and sometimes arcs without it, such as when he later became a threat to the entire universe as the main antagonist of the cosmic storyline Annihilation, where he commanded the Annihilation Wave. He is also the overarching antagonist of Secret Invasion and the Thanos Trilogy.
He is the reason for some of the most notable and iconic events in Marvel Comics, particularly for causing the death of Johnny Storm and the destruction of most of the Skrull Empire, starting the comic crossover event Secret Invasion. He also destroyed Nova's home planet of Xandar, becoming the sworn nemesis and most personal enemy of the former.
He is the arch-nemesis of both Johnny Storm/Human Torch and Richard Rider/Nova.
The being later known as Annihilus was born from an incident involving a group of tyrannian explorers on the planet Arthros in the Negative Zone. The tyrannians were forced to release the experimental spores they carried with them on the planet in order to save themselves.
Centuries later, the spores formed an insectoid being, smart but pretty weak. Luckily, the creature used the technology of the tyrannians to survive and build an exoskeleton for himself as well as discovering the powerful artifact known as the Cosmic Control Rod.
The creature, named himself Annihilus, soon became obsessed with Death and survival and that every sentient being is out to kill him or steal the Cosmic Control Rod from him. Driven by his paranoia, Annihilus conquered planet Arthros and many other planets in the Negative Zone.
Encounters with the Fantastic Four and other heroes[]
Annihilus first encounters the Fantastic Four when they enter the Negative Zone seeking anti-particles needed to treat Sue's cosmic ray-related pregnancy complications. Annihilus's minions capture the heroes, but they escape, stealing his Control Rod. They return it after siphoning off the needed anti-particles and return to Earth.
Annihilus is challenged by Janus the Nega-Man, a research scientist, who developed a module capable of harnessing antimatter energy within the Negative Zone. Annihilus defeats Janus, forcing the Nega-Man to lead him to Earth, but Janus is instead seemingly killed in the exploding atmosphere where matter meets antimatter. Annihilus nearly crosses over to Earth through one of Mister Fantastic's portals, but is driven back by the Avengers. Annihilus battles the Frightful Four, and once again attempts to escape the Negative Zone, but is foiled by Spider-Man and the Human Torch.
Sensing great power within Franklin Richards, Annihilus abducts him, along with the Fantastic Four, Medusa, Wyatt Wingfoot, and Agatha Harkness into the Negative Zone; using a machine to prematurely release the child's full power potential, hoping to transfer the expended energies into himself. The Four defeat Annihilus and escape back to Earth. Annihilus later allies with Mr Fantastic against the Mad Thinker.
Blastaar, a fellow Negative Zone villain and warlord, steals the Control Rod and leaves Annihilus to die. Desperate, Annihilus tries to escape to Earth but is defeated by the Avengers and Fantastic Four before returning to the Negative Zone. He is revived by Blastaar and regains his Control Rod.
Annihilus attacks the dimension of Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, but is repelled by Odin. Annihilus later kidnaps a sleeping Odin, transporting him to the Negative Zone to steal his power but is defeated by Thunderstrike.
Annihilation[]
Annihilus begins leading the Annihilation Wave, an enormous fleet of Negative Zone battleships, ostensibly claiming to have the goal of conquering the universe and claims that the universe is expanding into areas of the Negative Zone, making the universe now rightfully his territory. His forces destroy the Kyln, an intergalactic power station and maximum security prison, and the planet Xandar, headquarters of the Nova Corps. He allies with Thanos and two beings that were trapped in the Kyln by Galactus, Tenebrous, and Aegis. Tenebrous and Aegis defeat Galactus and the Silver Surfer, and the two are connected to a giant mechanism in Annihilus' starship. Annihilus' goal is actually creating a massive Power Cosmic bomb that will destroy the Universe and the Negative Zone, leaving Annihilus the only survivor. Thanos betrays Annihilus and Drax and the Silver Surfer manage to free Galactus, who destroys the Annihilation Wave. Nova battles and kills Annihilus. Annihilus was later reborn as an infant with all of the original's memories.
Annihilus Junior[]
During the War of Kings, the Negative Zone is invaded by Darkhawk and his ally Talon. They discover the infant Annihilus and his Cosmic Control Rod have been placed under the care of a lesser lord of the Negative Zone, Catastrophus. Catastrophus had been using the Cosmic Control Rod to stunt the development of the infant Annihilus, hoping to prolong his own rule. Talon slew Catastrophus and seized the Control Rod, before calling out to the infant Annihilus and asking it to remember in the future that he had spared the creature's life.
During a later incursion into the Negative Zone, Johnny Storm discovers that Annihilus's forces have been rebuilt to "pre-Crunch assault levels," but are currently embroiled in a struggle with Blastaar's forces. Central to that struggle is a city built from the remains of the Negative Zone Prison Alpha. The war is further complicated by the involvement of the Universal Inhumans.
The Human Torch dies stopping a horde of aliens from the Negative Zone. Later, when Reed Richards opens a window to the Negative Zone and menaces Annihilus with the Ultimate Nullifier, Annihilus in return brandishes Johnny's uniform to Reed. Annihilus uses regenerative surgery to revive the Human Torch, turning him into a gladiator when he refuses to reopen the portal from the Negative Zone.
Annihilus is contacted by an alternative version of Reed Richards (one of the last survivors of the Council of Reeds) via the Cult of the Negative Zone, a religious movement worshiping Annihilus. As part of a plan to orchestrate an event known as the "War of Four Cities", Richards offers to open a massive portal between the Negative Zone and Earth, allowing the Annihilation Wave to pass through. Annihilus agrees, and sends forces to attack the Baxter Building and secure its Negative Zone gateway. Johnny Storm learns of the plan and enlists the Inhumans Light Brigade in an uprising, attacking Annihilus' forces as they prepare to cross over. With the aid of Light Brigade member Kal Blackbane, Johnny wrests the Cosmic Control Rod away from Annihilus, and takes control of the Annihilation Wave armada, using it to battle the Kree fleet as well as the Mad Celestials. Annihilus is captured and a leash is placed around his neck and he's forced to live in Peter Parker's apartment.
After a rebellion breaks out for free elections in the Negative Zone, Annihilus wins as a write-in candidate for new leader of the Negative Zone, with 14,980,336,901,214 votes for him.
The Infinity Revelation[]
It is later revealed that Annihilus is still trapped in a child form, and has been using a mechanized stand-in for public appearances. Seeking to return to a more impressive size, he has his agents arrange the abduction of Bruce Banner. After his scientists study Banner's physiology and learn what allows him to transform into the Hulk, Annihilus is mutated into a gigantic, more monstrous form. With this new form, Annihilus and his army make another attempt to conquer the universe. They are successful, ravaging many worlds and killing most of Earth's heroes. However, with help from the One Above All, Thanos and Adam Warlock are able to travel back in time and prevent Annihilus' invasion from ever occurring. Warlock then uses his powers to devolve Annihilus into a primitive insect, which is then stepped on by Thanos.
Powers and Abilities[]
Strength: Annihilus can easily lift and swing 50 tons around with ease, being able to fight and easily defeat the Thing.
Gamma Enhanced Strength: When Annihilus became Annihihulk, his strength level went beyond 1000 tons and was able to give Thanos a tough fight.
Durability: Annihilus wears "armor", actually an insectoid exoskeleton with some armored components, that grants him resistance to most forms of injury including hits from the Fantastic Four, the Human Torch's flames and Mijonir.
Bulletproof: Annihilus can withstand large barrages of bullets without a scratch.
Skilled Fighter: Though not always engaging himself in direct combat, Annihilus has proven to be a formidable opponent, and was able to give trouble to the Thing, Thor, Nova Prime (Richard Rider), Quasar, and Blastaar in individual fights with relative ease.
Flight: Annihilus is capable of self-propelled flight with his wings at speeds of up to Mach 3.
Space Survivability: Annihilus can withstand the vacuum of space.
Rebirth: Annihilus is always reborn upon death, as he was at the conclusion of the Annihilation miniseries. This is described by Annihilus as "endless resurrection . . . can't stop living.".
Arsenal[]
Cosmic Control Rod: Anninilus' signature weapon is a large glowing gold stick that doubles as both a club and the centre of his powers.
Cosmic Energy Blasts: Anninilus can project vast amounts of destructive energy and concussive force from the Cosmic Control Rod.
Energy Absorption: Annihilus can absorb and control vast amounts of raw energy for a variety of stupendous effects such as augmenting himself at will.
Immortality: Continuous exposure to the cosmic energies of the rod has also delayed the aging process of its wielder, making Annihilus virtually immortal.
Energy Pistols: Annihilus sometimes wields dual wields pistols based on Tyannan technology that he has modified in ranged combat.
In Other Media[]
1980s Spider-Man and Hulk cartoons[]
In the 1980s Spider-Man and Hulk cartoons, he was one of the various illusions shown by Mastermind.
Annihilus opened a wormhole and tried to strip the Earth of it's natural resources. He fought against the Hulks, and ended up being defeated.
Super Hero Squad[]
Annihilus appears in the Super Hero Squad franchise.
Marvel Super Heroes: What The--?![]
He appeared in an episode of Marvel Super Heroes: What The--?! where he was summoned by Thanos alongside Terrax the Tamer. They were confronted by raccoon themed Heros, which were too adorable to fight.
Annihilus is an antagonist in Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes. In his first appearance, he captured the Fantastic Four, and later on his Cosmic Control Rod was stolen by Doctor Doom.
1990s Marvel Action Hour[]
In 1990s Marvel Action Hour, Annihilus battled Blaastar for control over the Negative Zone.
Marvel vs. Capcom[]
Annihilus made a cameo at Marvel vs. Capcom.
2000s Fantastic Four films[]
In the 2000s Fantastic Four films, Annihilus faced off against Mister Fantastic and The Thing.
Contest & Realm of Champions[]
In Contest & Realm of Champions, Annihilus was captured by The Collector and was to be at the disposal of participants.
Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order[]
In the Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order game, Annihilus confronted the Fantastic Four when they were transported to the Negative Zone.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion[]
Annihilus is the main villain of the sidescrolling beat'em up videogame ''Marvel Cosmic Invasion''
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