This video explores the detailed background, powers, and influence of Taneleer Tivan, also known as "The Collector" within the Marvel Universe. First appearing in Avengers issue 28 in 1966, The Collector is an Elder of the Universe known for his obsession with collecting rare and powerful artifacts across millennia. Despite his vast powers, including virtual immortality, precognition, and energy manipulation, his motivations are fueled by a vision of universal destruction. With his unique abilities, relentless pursuit, and often questionable tactics, The Collector's actions often put him at odds with various heroes, marking him as a complex character driven by compulsion, preservation, and a quest to safeguard existence against catastrophic events. The video, also, assigns The Collector an opinionated Sage rating for his, overall, superpowers and influence within Marvel Comics as well as the MCU.
00:00 Introduction to The Collector
00:08 The Collector: Origins and Powers
00:46 The Collector's Unique Abilities and Forms
02:15 The Collector's Arsenal: From Etherion Armor to Time Travel
02:54 The Collector's Obsession: A Universe of Artifacts
03:43 The Collector's Complex Character and Motivations
05:13 The Collector's Conflicts and Rivalries
05:46 The Collector's Role in Marvel's Competitive Events
06:12 Concluding Thoughts on The Collector
06:47 Character Rating
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