SDCC 10: Marvel's Secret Weapon

We've seen it. And now you can, too.

July 25, 2010

Oh Marvel, we wish we could quit you. As Comic-Con comes to an end, the studio decided to drop the mic one more time on fans, this time revealing a key prop - a secret weapon - from the Thor movie.

What is it? Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet.

Before the unveiling, an announcer at the booth asked the crowd to "prepare to witness" the Gauntlet, announcing that it will make an appearance in next summer's Thor.

The Gauntlet is one of the most powerful items in the Marvel U. Below, IGN has an image of the Gauntlet on display, alongside its comic book counterpart for reference.

IGN had an exclusive conversation with one of the individuals responsible for creating the Gauntlet, and they told us that it is a key item in Odin's collection, just like the Cosmic Cube is, the one we saw Red Skull searching for in footage from Thor.

Our source also hinted that maybe, just maybe, the Gauntlet will be featured in Joss Whedon's Avengers movie. And no, that doesn't mean that Thanos is the villain (or is he?)

So right now, you're probably asking: "What the hell is an Infinity Gauntlet?" We got you covered.

The IG is one of the most powerful artifacts in the Marvel U; a golden glove forged with six gems that ensure its wearer ultimate and universal power - as long as the glove has all six gems with it.

The gems control a variety of things, such as time and space. Whomever wields the Gauntlet and the six gems can also fulfill wishes. Its power base has ties to the aforementioned Cosmic Cube, in how the cube can manipulate reality.

Judging by the craftsmanship on display, expect the Gauntlet to be more than just a Marvel Easter Egg. Marvel's feature film panel illustrated the studio's mandate to link all of its properties, to create a cohesive universe in comics and on the big screen.

The Infinity Gauntlet is another step in that process.

So what do you think, fanboys? When you're done asking Sideshow to make this their next collectible, give us your two cents in the comments section.