Infinite Destinies
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| "Infinite Destinies" | |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| Publication date | June – August 2021 |
| Genre | |
| Main character(s) | Spider-Man Avengers Black Cat Fantastic Four Guardians of the Galaxy Miles Morales |
| Creative team | |
| Writer | Jed MacKay |
| Penciller | Marco Castiello |
| Inker | Ibraim Roberson |
| Letterer | Clayton Cowles |
| Colorist | Ruth Redmond |
| Editor | C. B. Cebulski |
"Infinite Destinies" is a 2021 storyline published by Marvel Comics. It deals with Spider-Man, the Avengers, Black Cat, and Miles Morales dealing with individuals who have acquired the Infinity Gems. The crossover event received mixed reviews from critics who criticized the inconsistent art and underwhelming endings.
On March 18, 2020 Marvel Comics that it will be releasing Infinite Destinies, a story where the heroes meet new heroes and villains who acquire the Infinity Gems that will shake up the Marvel Universe. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was delayed for a full year.[1][2]
Plot
Iron Man arrives in Brooklyn where he sees Miles Morales fighting against a clone army of Mole Man. Iron Man helps de-escalate the situation and learns that a villain name Assessor tortured Miles Morales. Iron Man goes to confront the Assessor where he overcomes trials until he meets a villain named Quantum. Quantum and Iron Man fight until Quantum escapes, revealing he has the Space Stone lodged in his chest.[3]
During the events of Infinity Wars, a man named Hector Bautista, who was wrongfully accused of murder, acquired the Time Stone, which allowed him to freeze and restart time. Hector then calls himself Overtime and is hiding in Texas. Captain America and Black Widow confront Overtime, but he manages to escape while causing collateral damage. Captain America then meets with Nick Fury Jr. to talk about the recent events.[4]
Black Cat meets up with a Korean heroine named White Fox and her team of superheroes called The Tiger Division to take down a group of criminals led by a man named Mongul. Nick Fury Jr. is investigating the mystery between the Infinity Gems being stuck to different people when he is attacked by a mysterious figure.[5]
Spider-Man meets a person named Star who has access to the Reality Stone. Spider-Man tries to give her a pep talk, but she escapes. The mysterious figure injects Nick Fury Jr to bring his world back.[6] Thor is having a party in Asgard with Hawkeye when he is suddenly captured by an enemy named Valg, who wants to destroy the universe. Hawkeye frees Thor and Valg disappears. Meanwhile, the mysterious figure reveals to Nick Fury Jr. that he is Nighthawk of the Squadron Supreme of America.[7] Hercules is out drinking in a bar where he meets an individual who swallowed the Power Stone and they deal with enemies, with Hercules being angry that the individual kept on talking about his backstory.[8]
Miles Morales meets a superhero named Amulet where they defeat a Cyclops by destroying an artefact and destroy a villain's pet, which causes the villain to commit suicide. Meanwhile, Nighthawk kidnaps Star and wants her to change reality to bring his world back, but Nick Fury Jr. pulls a gun on Nighthawk.[9] Iron Man and Captain America deal with a robot who managed to be possessed by the Soul Stone, but the individual soon leaves to take care of his injured friend. Nick Fury Jr. breaks out of his mind control thanks to his training in S.H.I.E.L.D. and Nighthawk escapes.[10]
Issues involved
Main issues
- Iron Man Vol. 6 Annual #1
- Captain America Vol. 9 2021 Annual #1
- Black Cat Annual Vol. 2 Annual #1
- Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 5 Annual # 2
- Thor Vol. 6 Annual #1
- Miles Morales: Spider-Man Annual #1
- Guardians of the Galaxy Annual Vol. 4 #1
- Avengers Annual Vol. 8 #1
Tie-in issues
- Black Cat Vol. 2 #8-10
