Marvel's Unique New Superpower Can Crush Even Thanos

Published Nov 12, 2026, 2:00 PM EST Shaun Corley has been with ScreenRant for over 5 years, and is currently the Coordinator for PR and Outreach for the Comics Team. Warning: contains spoilers for Godzilla Conquers the Multiverse #5! There’s a unique new power in the Marvel Universe, and it can crush even Thanos. One of the most ruthless, and powerful, villains in all comics, Thanos terrifies even the strongest of heroes. Unlike some villains, Thanos has delivered on his threats, going so far as to kill half the universe’s population in 1991’s Infinity Gauntlet, which also served as the backbone for the first three phases of the MCU. Introduced in the Bronze Age of Comics, Thanos would go on to become one of the best known characters to emerge from this era. Created by writer-artist Jim Starlin during his stint on Iron Man, Thanos, AKA “The Mad Titan,” has since cut a path of misery and suffering across the cosmos. For many years, Thanos carried the torch for Lady Death. His love for her led to his actions in The Infinity Gauntlet, even though she rebuked him. The rejection did not slow Thanos down, and he continues to menace Marvel’s heroes. While Thanos may be lying low for the moment, other villains are not. In the new Godzilla Conquers the Multiverse, Doctor Doom has gathered heroes from across the universe to stop the King of the Monsters. Other Marvel villains, such as Kang the Conqueror and Knull have leaped into the fray. Yet, they all may want to be careful, for in the series finale, a new power is unleashed that can undo them all, even Thanos. Marvel Unleashed Omeg, And His Eye Of Torment Godzilla Conquers the Multiverse #5 was written by Gerry Duggan and drawn by Javier Garron. The series introduced a new, super-charged kaiju named “Omeg.” Spider-Man sent Omeg to the future, saving it from the wrath of Godzilla as well as Knull. The creature would then wait millions of years, giving it plenty of time to harness one of the most powerful forces in the Marvel Universe. Omeg finds itself in the midst of a fight between Godzilla and King Ghidorah. Ghidorah manages to temporarily stun Godzilla, and during the melee, Omeg opens the “Eye of Torment” for the first time. This power forces the victim to feel all the physical pain they have ever inflicted in their life. Needless to say, Godzilla goes down for the count quickly. The Eye Of Torment Flips The Script On A Classic Ghost Rider Ability The Eye Of Torment Is Far Worse Than Ghost Rider's Penance Stare While the Eye of Torment may be a brand-new type of power in the Marvel Universe, it is not without precedent either. Marvel has featured characters who can use emotional attacks on their victims, intensifying already-existing emotions or creating new ones. The Eye of Torment finds a kindred spirit in Ghost Rider’s Penance Stare, in which he makes the person feel the anguish and mental torment of their victims. In some cases, the effects of the Penance Stare have driven people mad. The Eye of Torment finds a kindred spirit in Ghost Rider’s Penance Stare, in which he makes the person feel the anguish and mental torment of their victims. Yet the Eye of Torment flips the script on these types of powers. The Penance Stare, and other similar abilities, work on a purely psychic or emotional level. The victim feels no physical discomfort, just unending mental torture. The Eye of Torment takes this a step further by making the pain physical. Godzilla, who has been responsible for so much death and destruction in his life, was prime to feel the power of the Eye of Torment. Godzilla is a nigh-unstoppable force, but even the Eye of Torment humbled him. How Would Thanos Fare Against The Eye Of Torment? And there is good reason to believe the Eye of Torment could take down many other villains as well, including Thanos. Just like Godzilla, Thanos has caused untold suffering in his career, even aside from his actions in The Infinity Gauntlet. If the Mad Titan was to feel the physical pain he has caused, it might prove too much, even for him. And just like Godzilla, Thanos will find himself easily defeated by the Eye of Torment. Hopefully, Marvel does not relegate the Eye of Torment to obscurity, for it is far too powerful to waste. Godzilla Conquers the Multiverse #5 is on sale now from Marvel Comics!