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**Topic:** The Infinity Gauntlet in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
**Question Addressed:** Why Odin had an Infinity Gauntlet in his vault in Thor (2011) when it was later revealed to be a powerful, functional gauntlet in Avengers: Infinity War.
**Two Proposed Explanations:**
1. **The Gauntlet was Fake:**
* Theory: Odin created a fake gauntlet to maintain the illusion of power and control, as the Asgardians might have questioned his ability to protect them if they knew the true power of the Infinity Stones.
* Evidence: The gauntlet's appearance and handling in Thor (2011) suggest it might be a replica.
2. **Multiverse Theory:**
* Concept: The MCU exists within a multiverse, where each universe has its own Infinity Gauntlet.
* Implication: Odin's gauntlet might have been functional in a different universe or region, but not in the MCU's primary universe.
**Additional Discussion Points:**
* References to comic book storylines and the concept of multiple Infinity Gauntlets across the multiverse.
* Speculation about the potential consequences of using a gauntlet from a different universe.
* Acknowledgement of the possibility that the "fake gauntlet" explanation might be too simplistic.
Here are the extracted key facts, each with a number and in short sentences, excluding opinions:
**About the Infinity Gauntlet**
1. The Infinity Gauntlet first appeared in the 2011 film "Thor" as an Easter egg.
2. The gauntlet was shown in the vault of Odin in Asgard.
3. There are multiple Infinity Gauntlets across different universes in the Marvel multiverse.
**Marvel Multiverse**
4. The Marvel brand consists of a multiverse with various universes, including Universe 616 (comics) and Universe 199999 (MCU).
5. Each universe may have its own version of the Infinity Gauntlet.
**Storyline and Characters**
6. Odin, the Asgardian king, possessed an Infinity Gauntlet in his vault.
7. Doctor Strange was aware of the Infinity Gauntlet's existence and its limitations across universes.
8. The gauntlet's functionality is tied to its universe of origin, making it non-functional in other universes.
**Comic Book References**
9. In the comics, there are instances of multiple Infinity Gauntlets existing across different universes.
10. A character named Nova, from the comics, is mentioned as the son of a powerful being who may have interacted with the Infinity Gauntlet.
**Miscellaneous**
11. The text references a scene where Doctor Strange feels the power of the gauntlet but acknowledges it doesn't work in his reality.
12. The author mentions a previous event in the comics where a being with immense power conquered universes using the Infinity Gauntlet.