What Happened To Everyone Who Held The Infinity Gauntlet?

7. Iron Man

Iron Man Infinity Gauntlet
Marvel Comics

Although one other human did possess the Infinity Gauntlet before Tony Stark, everyone's favourite genius, billionaire, playboy philanthropist was the first to wield its power properly.

As told in 2011's Avengers #12, written by Brian Bendis with art from John Romita Jr., Klaus Janson, and Dean White, Iron Man wields the power of the Gauntlet in a confrontation with the Hood. Stark doesn't succumb to the power of the weapon though, stating that even though he could "create a world without war... hate or jealousy... it wouldn't be the world we live in."

Instead, Stark banishes the Hood to prison, and seemingly destroys the Gauntlet afterwards. This turns out to not be the case however, as Stark hands the gems to the Illuminati, who divide them amongst themselves in an effort to ensure no single person could ever wield the Gauntlet's power ever again.

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