Ten Times Infinity Stones Were In Hands Other Than Thanos’s

The Infinity Stones hold unimaginable power, and while Thanos may be the most infamous wielder, many Marvel characters have also held these cosmic gems. Their stories reveal immense responsibility and unforgettable moments that shaped the Marvel Universe in unexpected ways.

Adam Warlock

Adam Warlock, a synthetic being created by the Enclave, was entrusted with the Soul Gem by the High Evolutionary, marking his significance in Marvel’s cosmic lore. This powerful gem allowed him to absorb souls into a pocket universe, notably using it to defeat the Magus, his twisted future self.

Nebula

Thanos’s adopted daughter, Nebula, wrested the Infinity Gauntlet from him during the “Infinity Gauntlet” comic series (1991). Consumed by vengeance, she reversed all damage caused by Thanos but retained the Gauntlet’s power, reshaping reality to suit her desires. Her lack of experience with such immense power led to instability.

Black Panther

In the “Secret Wars” (2015) storyline, Black Panther wielded all six Infinity Stones during his confrontation with Doctor Doom in this storyline. Tasked with defending Wakanda and the multiverse, T’Challa’s use of the stone underscored his tactical brilliance and unyielding sense of duty.

Captain America

Steve Rogers, known as Captain America, held the Time Stone in “Avengers: Endgame” during his mission to return the Infinity Stones to their proper timelines. Although not a direct user like others, in the comics’ Infinity Wars arc, an alternate version of Cap used the Time Stone to explore key historical moments, aiming to prevent disasters before they unfolded.

Loki

Loki, the God of Mischief, wielded the Space Stone, encased in the Tesseract, during “The Avengers” (2012) and used it to open a portal for the Chitauri invasion of Earth. In the “Loki” Disney+ series, his theft of the Tesseract during the “Endgame” time heist created alternate timelines, which led to his capture by the TVA.

Green Goblin

Norman Osborn, the infamous Green Goblin, once wielded an Infinity Stone in “Infinity Countdown: Prime” (2018). After merging with the Carnage symbiote, he became the Red Goblin and gained greater power. He possessed the Reality Stone, which could alter existence itself. However, his recklessness led to him losing control before he could fully exploit its potential.

Reed Richards

In the “New Avengers: Illuminati” storyline, Richards, known for his unparalleled intellect, recognized the Power Gem’s catastrophic potential and took it upon himself to ensure it never fueled destruction. His scientific expertise allowed him to harness its limitless energy, though he refrained from exploiting it.

She-Hulk

Jennifer Walters, also known as She-Hulk, temporarily held the Soul Gem during the Infinity Countdown event. Known for balancing her legal career with her superhero duties, Walters faced an intense moral dilemma while wielding the gem’s ability to manipulate and trap souls.

Darkseid

Though primarily a DC Comics villain, Darkseid had control of the Infinity Gauntlet in the 1996 “DC vs. Marvel” crossover event. When he discovered the Gauntlet, he was initially intrigued by its power. However, upon realizing that the Infinity Stones did not function outside the Marvel Universe, he discarded it, deeming it useless.

Santa Claus

In a bizarre yet memorable moment from “Marvel Holiday Special” (1991), Santa Claus was briefly corrupted by the immense cosmic power of the Infinity Gauntlet. The Illuminati had entrusted him with the powerful relic to save Christmas, but the overwhelming energy proved too much, forcing the heroes to step in and restore balance.