Handle with Care: The Most Powerful Items in the Marvel Universe

Feared throughout the Nine Realms, this portable portal to the frigid cold of Niflheim can turn any world into an arctic wasteland. Malekith unleashed its frozen fury on Midgard, only to be narrowly shut down by Thor, who entrusted the Casket to Avengers butler Edwin Jarvis for safe keeping.

One of the Octessence, the cruel and mighty Cyttorak placed a portion of his power into an enchanted ruby, angling to gain a mortal avatar that would spread his rule across other dimensions. Cain Marko would discover the gem and becomes the unstoppbale Juggernaut for years, though Colossus also recently hosted the persona.

Before escaping the realm of Earth to elude benevolent ascending gods, the demon Chthon transcribed his store of evil spells into a “Book of Sins” that came to be called the Darkhold. With few exceptions such as Doctor Strange, any who invoke the Darkhold open themselves up to possession by Chthon.

Forged on Avalon, the Evil Eye can serve as an offensive weapon, an asset for defense, and a nullifier against power sources. Loki and Dormammu infamously attempted to assemble the Eye by pitting the Avengers against the Defenders.

The six Infinity Gems offer individual mastery over time, space, power, the soul, the mind, and reality respectively. Brought together, the Infinity Gauntlet provides omnipotence to its holder. The great powers of the universe have fought to keep the gems separate, but Thanos, Magus, and most recently the Illuminati, have united them for fleeting moments.

The power-hungry Mandarin uncovered 10 rings that channeled a variety of abilities, quickly making them his signature weapon. Alien in nature, they have of late been revealed to possess a level of sentience, fueled by dead warriors able to assert their will over any who place the weapon on their finger.

Despite its small size, the Ultimate Nullifier may be the most feared object in the Marvel Universe, giving even Galactus pause. The entity in possession and control of the Nullifier can wipe anything out of existence, including whole realities, but unless they possess total control, risk destroying themself in the process.

Follow the saga of the Black Vortex as the Guardians of the Galaxy and X-Men struggle not to submit!