Understanding the Marvel Multiverse: A Journey Through Universes

Marvel#39;s multiverse is a concept that has fascinated readers for decades, with an almost infinite number of universes, each with its own unique storylines, characters, and events. But how do we measure and classify these universes? In this article, we will explore the concept of the multiverse in Marvel Comics, its scale, and whether it can be considered infinite.

What is a Universe in Marvel?

The term 'universe' in Marvel is not as straightforward as it might seem. It can refer to different levels, from a universe that can be measured in light years to a virtually or literally infinite one. Here is a breakdown of the different tiers:

Low Universal

A universe at the low universal level is countable by the number of light years. Our own known universe is an example of a low universal. D.C. Universe is estimated to be around 220 trillion light years, and this estimation can vary widely depending on the source.

Universal

An universal scale is the level of a universe that is hyperbolically infinite, meaning it is unknown or unreachable, but it was created by the Big Bang. This universe, however, cannot be considered truly infinite because it was born from something finite, even if it is described as 'infinite'. Examples of this include the Marvel universe, which contains entities like Infinity, and Eternity. The verse is far from infinite, as it was born from a cyclic process of destruction and rebuilding.

High Universal

A high universal is a tier where the universe is virtually or literally infinite, meaning there is no way to contradict it without a logic fallacy or flawed argument. For a universe to be scaled, it must be bigger than our known unknowable universe and not started by the Big Bang. The best example of a high universal is the D.C. and Marvel multiverses, which are shards of a higher-dimensional or simply larger universe. Dragonball’s Mortal Universe 7 is an example of a universe that is infinitely expansive and not created by the Big Bang. It is extra-dimensional and confirmed by a map creator named Koyama, making it impossible to travel without teleportation or boundless power.

Is the Marvel Multiverse Infinite?

The Marvel multiverse is not infinite. In the Marvel multiverse, the term 'multiversal eternity' refers to a form of Eternity that can be seen from the outside, similar to any other form of Eternity. A normal Eternity is described to have the will of a billion galaxies, making it extremely large. To destroy it, one would need a force comparable to the detonation of a Molecule Man. It has not been destroyed in such a manner before, except by IG and an amped Thanos. Chaokin is believed to have destroyed it, but this was done through the murder of 99 gods in the multiverse, not through an explosion.

Verdict: The Marvel multiverse is not infinite.