Fictional Character Biography
Oblivion came into existence together with the cosmic entities Eternity, Infinity and Death when the universe was created and these beings see each other as siblings. Another being, known as Galactus, was born later from the ashes of the previous universe and is also seen as a sibling by these beings. Oblivion has a very close relationship with Death and the two may be different aspects of the same being, just as Infinity and Eternity are. Just like Eternity and Death have a strong rivalry, Oblivion has a strong rivalry with Infinity, a rivalry usually fought through avatars. Oblivion usually resides inside a pocket dimension, known as the Outer Void.
Oblivion has a daughter, the being known as Mirage, who assumed the human form of Marge Smith. As Marge Smith, Mirage tried to turn Robert Drake, the superhero Iceman, against her father. In return, Oblivion used three aliens known as White Light, the Idiot and Kali to attack his daughter. He also tried to turn Iceman against Mirage, but in the end Iceman convinced the two to settle their differences peacefully.
In his rivalry with Infinity, Oblivion empowered Maelstrom as his avatar and sent him his agent, Deathurge, to assist him. As Oblivion's agent, Maelstrom tried to destroy the whole universe, but he was stopped by Quasar, the avatar of Eon. Oblivion, Infinity, Death, and Eternity then came to a new agreement.
Maelstrom returned to life later and came into conflict with the Great Lakes Avengers. During this conflict, Deathurge was sent repeatedly to collect the souls of Great Lakes Avengers who died. When he tried to claim the soul of Squirrel Girl's sidekick Monkey Joe, Mr. Immortal used the opportunity to grab Deathurge, now just the size and shape of a squirrel, and defeat him. The recently deceased Doorman encountered Oblivion, who made him his new agent, telling him that Deathurge had failed him. At Christmas, Deathurge tried to regain his position, but failed the test Oblivion gave him.
When Drax and Quasar are temporarily 'killed' by Mentor as a way to get Moondragon back, the two end up in the realm of Oblivion. The events that ensue, which involve Drax and Phylla fighting Maelstrom and the Dragon of the Moon alongside Wendell Vaughn, have resulted in Phylla being transformed into the new "Avatar of Death" that Oblivion seems to be planning to use in the upcoming War of Kings.
Oblivion is seen observing events between Galactus, Scrier, Silver Surfer, Thor and The Other. He reveals that the Chaos King was but an aspect of himself.
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