ANNIHILUS - 'The Living Death that Walks' wields the Cosmic Control Rod, a weapon of great power. It allows him to harness cosmic energy in order to manipulate the molecular structure of matter. The rod is capable of projecting vast amounts of destructive energy and concussive force. Continuous exposure to the rod has also retarded the aging process, making Annihilus virtually immortal. Annihilus was able to defeat the Thing, Thor, Nova Prime, Quasar, and Blastaar in personal combat.