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| Mind Stone | |
| Type: | Relic |
| Continuity: | Marvel Universe Marvel Cinematic Universe |
| Aliases: | Mind Stone Stone of the Mind |
| Availability: | Unique item |
| Manufacturer: | Celestials |
| 1st appearance: | Captain Marvel, Vol. 1 #41 |
The Mind Gem, also referred to as the "Stone of the Mind", or simply the Mind Stone, is a fictional cosmic artifact featured in comic books published by Marvel Comics. It also appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series of films.
The Mind Stone is one of six cosmic relics that comprise the Infinity Stones. In the second iteration of the Infinity Watch, Heather Douglas, aka Moondragon, became the custodian of the Mind Stone.
History[]
The elements that coalesced into the Infinity Stones were once part of an ancient omnipotent being that existed millennia ago known as a Celestial. This being was all that existed throughout infinity. Once it determined that its endless existence had no purpose, it committed suicide. From the ashes of this being sprang the universe. The Infinity Stones were aspects of the reincarnated soul of this being. [1]
Operating from the ruins of a dead world, Thanos used the gauntlet to create a trans-dimensional conduit and pulled his old foes, the Silver Surfer and Drax the Destroyer to his location. Intoxicated with power, Thanos made a showy display of demonstrating the abilities of each of the gems to his opponent. He used the Mind Gem to assail their minds with images of people from their past. [2]
Marvel Cinematic Universe[]
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Infinity Stones were created by the Celestials and contain great power. The Mind Stone, as its name implies, grants one the ability to affect the minds of others.
The Mind Stone was housed in the cradle of Loki's scepter. It was later used to help bring life to Ultron's creation, the Vision. The Vision has since become the guardian of the Mind Stone and wears it upon his brow.
Appearances[]
Comics[]
- Avengers Annual 7
- Captain Marvel 41 (1st appearance)
- Silver Surfer Vol 3 44
Films[]
- Avengers, The - In Loki's scepter.
- Avengers: Age of Ultron - Recovered by the Avengers; Stolen by Ultron.
- Avengers: Endgame
- Captain America: Civil War - On Vision's brow.
- Guardians of the Galaxy - Origin flashback.