Prime Eternal is the title given to the leader of the Eternals, a fictional race of godlike immortals in the Marvel Comics Universe. The Prime Eternal is official political leader of the Eternal city-state of Olympia, but their power is also more than political, enabling them to initiate a Uni-Mind, the fusion of many Eternals into a massively powerful collective organism. Although this ability is apparently inherent in Thena, so the matter is somewhat unclear. Past Prime Eternals have included Kronos, Zuras and Thena. The most recent Prime Eternal is Ikaris. After Zuras' death the following position-holders would be enhanced to equal his level of power in all areas where he exceeded him/her. For example, Ikaris was previously somewhat stronger and swifter and would not be lessened in these areas, but turns into a more adept energy- and matter-manipulator.
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