September 8, 2008 - At IGN Comics we're always on the prowl for the latest and greatest art, especially pieces that seem to indicate huge things for future comic book storylines. (Sometimes that isn't always the case, but hey, great art is great art.) This time we have one that seems to answer one of the bigger questions related to Marvel's Illuminati mini-series: What has become of the Infinity Gems?
The Marvel Universe is full of beings possessing overwhelming power, but none of their abilities can stand next to the Infinity Gems and the gauntlet that can unify them. Named Time, Space, Mind, Soul, Reality and Power for the aspects of the universe they can control, these gems have been the source of cosmic power struggles in the past... and now it appears Victor Von Doom might have discovered their hidden locations.
During the New Avengers: Illuminati limited series by Brian Bendis and Jimmy Cheung, the Illuminati gained possession of all six gems. Determined to prevent abuse of the artifacts, each of the members (Charles Xavier, Tony Stark, Reed Richards, Namor and Dr. Strange) was given one of the gems for safekeeping. It looks as though Doom might have found a way to locate the gems, and he now will have the power he has desired for so long.
Marvel sent us this cover, which is done by prolific cover artist Marko Djurdjevic. We don't know what series or storyline this is for, though the presence of the Eternals does lead us to believe this could belong to the current ongoing series. It could be for something much bigger. Time will tell. All we know is this art kicks ass - and we hope the storyline lives up to the cover.
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But i see Doom also in the reflection....could this be a Doombot with the IG and Doom is trying to get it from it? or is he helping to get it back....who knows
Looks like a battle just took place, Captain America and Ironman have fallen, Doom looks in trouble.
We know Tony belongs to the Illuminati, and we recently found out that that the 2nd host of Celestial's harbor much hate, by Tiamut own words. With the threat of the Celestials looming, I can see Tony rat out, which leads Doom to hunt for the gems and take on the celestials, eventually becoming power drunk....er again.
Perhaps it's a Doom Skrull/Paralel Universe Doom/Doom from Secret Wars brought back by the Beyonder (since he appeared in New Avengers: Illuminati) or something like that.
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