:Annihilus

The character first appeared in Fantastic Four Annual #6 (1968), and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.{{cite book |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |authorlink1=Tom DeFalco |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |authorlink2=Peter Sanderson |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |authorlink3=Tom Brevoort |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |authorlink7=Matt Forbeck |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=23}}{{Cite web |last=Allan |first=Scoot |date=March 1, 2019 |title=Annihilus: 10 Things To Know About Marvel's Cosmic Villain |url=https://screenrant.com/annihilus-things-to-know/ |access-date=September 15, 2024 |website=Screen Rant |language=en}} He had a recurring role in the series, including issues #108–110, #140–141, #181–183, #251–256, #289–290, and Fantastic Four Unlimited #3.

He played a small role in the Kree–Skrull War issues of Avengers, #89, 96–97. Other appearances include The Avengers #233, Marvel Team-Up #2, Marvel Two-in-One #75, and Thor #404–405, #434–435.

The character was the main antagonist in Annihilation, appearing in the prologue, the second issue of the Silver Surfer mini-series, and all six issues of the main title. He was killed in issue six, but has since been reborn. He appeared as an infant in War of Kings: Ascension #2.

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Annihilus first encounters the Fantastic Four when they enter the Negative Zone seeking anti-particles needed to treat Sue's cosmic ray-related pregnancy complications. Annihilus's minions capture the heroes, but they escape and temporarily steal his Cosmic Control Rod to harness its antimatter particles.Fantastic Four Annual #6 (November 1968){{cite book |last1=Brevoort |first1=Tom |authorlink1=Tom Brevoort |last2=DeFalco |first2=Tom |authorlink2=Tom DeFalco |last3=Manning |first3=Matthew K. |last4=Sanderson |first4=Peter |authorlink4=Peter Sanderson |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |title=Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History |date=2017 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1465455505 |page=133}} Annihilus then becomes a recurring enemy of the Fantastic Four.

In the "Annihilation" event, Annihilus leads the Annihilation Wave, a fleet of battleships, ostensibly claiming to have the goal of conquering the universe. Annihilus attempts to destroy the universe, but is killed by Nova while Galactus destroys the Annihilation Wave.Annihilation #6 (March 2007){{Cite web |last=White |first=Chris |date=May 27, 2019 |title=Annihilation: The 10 Most Unforgettable Moments Of Marvel's Space Epic |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-annihilation-unforgettable-moments/ |access-date=September 15, 2024 |website=CBR |language=en}}

Annihilus is later reborn as an infant while retaining his memories. He is placed under the care of Catastrophus, a lord of the Negative Zone who uses the Cosmic Control Rod to stunt Annihilus' growth.War of Kings: Ascension #2 (July 2009) Annihilus later returns to his normal appearance after harnessing the Hulk's power.Thanos vs. Hulk #3 (April 2015)

In the "Annihilation - Scourge" event, the Negative Zone is attacked by forces from the Cancerverse, collectively known as the Scourge and led by the Void. Annihilus and Blastaar work together to fight the Scourge. The Silver Surfer reunites the Void with his other half, Sentry, while Nova sacrifices himself to stop the Scourge. However, he is resurrected by Annihilus soon after.Annihilation - Scourge Omega one-shot (February 2020)

During the "One World Under Doom" storyline, Annihilus led his Annihilation Wave into attacking Washington DC. They were repelled by Doctor Doom's Superior Avengers.Superior Avengers #1 (April 2025)

Annihilus is capable of self-propelled flight and can withstand the vacuum of space. He possesses an insectoid exoskeleton with armored components that grants him resistance to most forms of injury. He has superhuman physical abilities. He is able to breathe in the vacuum of empty space, and can fly at speeds of up to 150 miles per hour.{{Cite book|title=Marvel Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded}}

Annihilus wields the Cosmic Control Rod, which slows his aging process and enables him to manipulate energy and matter.{{Cite web |last=Dodge |first=John |date=July 27, 2021 |title=Thanos vs Annihilus: Which Tyrant Is Marvel's Ultimate Cosmic Threat? |url=https://www.cbr.com/thanos-vs-annihilus-who-wins/ |access-date=September 15, 2024 |website=CBR |language=en}} Though not always engaging himself in direct combat, Annihilus has proved to be a formidable opponent, and was able to defeat the Thing, Thor, Nova Prime, Quasar, and Blastaar in individual fights with relative ease.{{Cite web |last=Stanford |first=Jerry |date=May 13, 2020 |title=5 Reasons Why Annihilus Is A Bigger Threat To The Marvel Universe Than Thanos (& 5 Why He Never Will Be) |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-thanos-annihilus-bigger-threat-comparison/ |access-date=September 15, 2024 |website=CBR |language=en}}Fantastic Four #108 (March 1971)Fantastic Four #290 (May 1986)

Annihilus also leads an elite personal guard, the Centurions, who have occasionally wielded portions of the Cosmic Control Rod's power.

Fantastic Four #600 reveals that Annihilus can continuously resurrect if he is killed.Fantastic Four #600 (January 2012)

• In 2018, CBR.com ranked Ahmyor 12th in their "Age Of Apocalypse: The 30 Strongest Characters In Marvel's Coolest Alternate World" list.{{Cite web |last=Lealos |first=Shawn S. |date=September 16, 2018 |title=Age Of Apocalypse: The 30 Strongest Characters In Marvel's Coolest Alternate World |url=https://www.cbr.com/age-of-apocalypse-characters-ranked/ |access-date=October 11, 2022 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}
• In 2022, GamesRadar+ ranked Annihilus third in their "Best Fantastic Four Villains" list.{{Cite web |last=Marston |first=George |date=April 7, 2022 |title=Best Fantastic Four villains |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/best-fantastic-four-villains/ |access-date=September 15, 2024 |website=GamesRadar+ |language=en}}

An alternate universe variant of Annihilus from Earth-295 appears in Age of Apocalypse. This version is a member of a resistance against Blastaar who was previously rendered amnesiac, assumed a humanoid form, and took the identity of Ahmyor. While fighting Blastaar alongside Blink, Annihilus regains his memories and returns to his original form before leaving her to battle Blastaar.Blink #1 - 4 (March - June 2001)

An alternate universe variant of Annihilus from Earth-21798 appears in Heroes Reborn. This version is the leader of the Bottled Hive of Annihilation, a race of small but powerful insects from the Negative Zone.Heroes Reborn #2 (July 2021)

An alternate universe variant of Annihilus from Earth-2301 appears in Marvel Mangaverse: Fantastic Four #1. This version is a kaiju-like monster.Marvel Mangaverse: Fantastic Four #1 (January 2002)

Nihil, a character from Earth-1610 inspired by Annihilus, appears in Ultimate Fantastic Four. He is the ruler of a space station composed of the remains of alien spaceships that orbits a dying red dwarf star. After learning of the Ultimate Universe, Nihil attempts to travel to it to escape the Negative Zone's decay, only to be killed by the Fantastic Four.Ultimate Fantastic Four #15 - 18 (January - May 2005)

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• An illusionary Annihilus makes a cameo appearance in the Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends episode "The Prison Plot".{{citation needed|date=December 2020}}
• Annihilus appears in the Fantastic Four (1994) episode "Behold the Negative Zone", voiced by Clyde Kusatsu.
• Annihilus appears in Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes, voiced by Scott McNeil.
• Annihilus appears in The Super Hero Squad Show episode "Double Negation at the World's End!", voiced by Dee Bradley Baker.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}}
• Annihilus appears in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes episode "Assault on 42".
• Annihilus appears in Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H., voiced by Robin Atkin Downes.{{cite web |title=Annihilus Voices (Fantastic Four) |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Fantastic-Four/Annihilus/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |publisher=Behind The Voice Actors}} A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
• Annihilus appears in the Ultimate Spider-Man episode "Contest of Champions", voiced again by Robin Atkin Downes.

Annihilus was originally intended to appear in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, but was ultimately replaced with the High Evolutionary.{{cite tweet|user=caiden_reed|number=1654985072133701632|title=I saw you mentioned Annhilius as a possible villain for Vol 3. Was he also going to be a candidate for Rockets creator?}}

• Annihilus appears as a boss in Fantastic Four (2005), voiced by Lex Lang.{{citation needed|date=June 2019}}
• Annihilus was originally intended to appear as a boss in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, but was cut from the final release for unknown reasons.{{citation needed|date=September 2022}}
• Annihilus appears in Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet, voiced by Dee Bradley Baker.
• Annihilus appears in Marvel Super Hero Squad Online.{{citation needed|date=June 2019}}
• Annihilus appears as an alternate skin for the Human Torch in Marvel: Avengers Alliance.{{citation needed|date=June 2019}}
• Annihilus appears in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, voiced again by Robin Atkin Downes. He is available via the "Shadow of Doom" DLC.
• Annihilus appears in Marvel Contest of Champions.{{Cite web |last=Stone |first=Sam |date=April 4, 2019 |title=Marvel Contest of Champions Welcomes Fantastic Four Villain Annihilus |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-contest-champions-annihilus/ |access-date=September 15, 2024 |website=CBR |language=en}}
• Annihilus appears in Marvel Snap.{{Cite web |last=Steel |first=Tom |date=November 21, 2023 |title=Marvel Snap: How To Use This Week's Spotlight Cache Cards (11/21) |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-snap-spotlight-cache-cards-annihilus-daken-x23/ |accessdate=November 27, 2023 |website=CBR}}

Annihilus appears in Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game via the "Annihilation" expansion set.{{Cite web |last= |date=October 29, 2021 |title=How to Beat Annihilus in Marvel Legendary Annihilation Expansion (2-Player Strategy) |url=https://sharpergamestrategies.com/marvel-legendary-annihilation-annihilus/ |access-date=February 12, 2022 |website=sharpergamestrategies.com |language=en-US}}

• An Annihilus figure was released in series 3 of Toy Biz's Marvel Super Heroes action figure line.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}}
• An Annihilus figure was released in series 3 of Toy Biz's Fantastic Four (1994) tie-in toy line.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}}
• Annihilus served as a build-a-figure for the "Annihilus Series" of Hasbro's Marvel Legends line and a Wal-mart exclusive repaint.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}}
• An Annihilus figure was released in series 5 of Hasbro's Marvel Super Hero Squad line.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}}
• Annihilus was added to HeroClix in 2013 after winning a fan poll in 2012.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}}

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