MEPHISTO'S WILDEST SCHEMES
As a Lord of Hell, Mephisto strives to shape the Marvel Universe in his demonic vision. His ambitions have pit him against the likes of the Avengers, the X-Men, and even the Silver Surfer, with the scope of their battles stretching across time, space, and the Multiverse itself. Here are a few of his most insidious plots, from his grudge match with Hela to his Multiversal aspirations.
The Devil's in the Details
In Silver Surfer (1968) #3
In order to corrupt Norrin Radd, AKA Silver Surfer, Mephisto goes to some extreme lengths. He goes back in time to strike a deal with Shalla-Bal, Radd’s love from Zenn-La; tempts him with other women; and even absorbs him, among other efforts.
In Mephisto Vs. (1987) #1
Furious that Hela—Asgard's Goddess of Death—also reaps souls, Mephisto launches an extremely convoluted plan to get back at her by tampering with Thor. This scheme involves the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and eventually the Living Tribunal.
In Infinity Gauntlet (1991) #1
When Thanos turns to Mephisto for help courting Death, the demon convinces the Mad Titan to impress her by snapping away half of all life in the Marvel Universe with the Infinity Stones. Soon after, Mephisto reveals his true intentions for that power.
In Doctor Strange: Damnation (2018) #1
After Hydra destroys Last Vegas in SECRET EMPIRE (2017), Mephisto lays claim to all of its souls, despite Doctor Strange's valiant effort to bring them back to life. This allows the demon to establish a foothold on Earth at the Hotel Inferno, from which he ruled. Strange and the Midnight Sons team up to stop him, to varying degrees of success.
In Avengers (2018) #55
In AVENGERS (2018), Mephisto unleashes his plan to take over every reality in his path. Naturally, he turns to the only ally he can count on: himself. All 616 versions of himself, in fact. Working alongside his counterparts on the Council of Red, Mephisto targets Avengers from across the Multiverse in his mad bid for power.