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[@notorioushkm97]

Arishem coming to Earth was insane to see visually cuz of how gigantic he was. Imagine Arishem said "Show me what you've got!"

[@cheetoschrist5685]

That was legitimately JUST the comics put on the big screen, never would have expected to actually see a Celestial Host in the MCU, Eternals was pretty fun, ngl.

[@DominicRuiz23]

That teleport scene was so fucking good

[@Reposessor]

It was fucking awesome to finally see a celestial in the mcu. Hope we see more of them one way or another and maybe the abstract entites as well (but probably not)

[@cutmeloosebruce1955]

@@cheetoschrist5685 finally someone who agrees, it honestly was pretty good considering how much info dump was necessary with like 11 new characters, the idea of eternals in general, and the celestials, it couldv'e been a lot slower and more boring, but pretty much every slow moment was followed with/predecessed by some type of action, which was all really good and unique action.

[@thrasherxthrasher9899]

We’d better get schwifty or else we’re screwed

[@MasterREB]

My favorite Celestial is Rob the Explainer. That Celestial has a host of knowledge that the others just can’t compare with. 😂

[@Gonzolicious]

Even The Watcher cannot conpare to his knowledge! A truly great cosmic being!😂

[@erikdayne5429]

I prefer Tim the Procrastinator. He hasn’t done much so far, but one day he’s gonna be huge.

[@WannabeWryter]

Indeed he's beyond Omega Level.

[@BumFluffer1999]

El oh el

[@JuanRamosNCWrestling]

🤣

[@globenstine1335]

i always thought of the celestials as more of an in universe explanation for why a change a writer is making to a story, rather than actual characters.

[@treyheeb5379]

Well that’s kinda the job of one celestial scathan the approver he’s basically an in universe explanation for retcons

[@mikelowrey1910]

Literally the only reason i want to see eternals is to see full scale celestials in the MCU

[@Nonlifting_breezy]

Me too. It’s certified rotten right now.

[@Mike__B]

@@Nonlifting_breezy Yeah but those are critics scores. I think I'd rather see what audiences think of it. I mean Rotten Tomatoes gave Star Wars the Last Jedi like a 93% fresh score (critics) fans on the other hand were closer to 50%.

[@mikelowrey1910]

@@Mike__B agreed. Rotten tomatoes means nothing. How cool would a “celestials” movie be tho??? Damn wish we got that haha

[@bruhmoment7424]

@@mikelowrey1910 would prolly be pretty boring they just go from planet to planet, plant a few seeds and every now again: “oh this one isn’t working I’m gonna reduce it to ash and start again”

[@mikelowrey1910]

@@bruhmoment7424 Yeah I could watch that

[@mills2639]

Marvel really needs to have someone to over see the cosmic landscape so we don’t have everyone making contradicting origins all the time for different things that already have origins. Or at least have someone to do an ultimates approach and consolidate everything into one.

[@joneshugh]

Where's Jim Shooter & I forgot the other before mid 00's. That's when they stop caring. Now it's ALL OVER the place! :( :(

[@wilnotwheaton5095]

That role used to belong to Mark Gruenwald(RIP). He was basically the guy you went to in order to make sure you stayed canon. The character of Mobius(Marvel's Loki)is based on him. No one since has picked up that mantle.

[@positivelynegative9149]

Star Wars used to have such a system... Disney ruined it, though.

[@mbro9700]

Ok, so Dad tells the kids to go play outside. Siblings get too aggressive. Some of the kids start their own cool kids club a little farther down. And that's why Living Tribunal is Dad's favorite.

[@Lintpop]

He's one of mine too lol

[@WannabeWryter]

I think so?

[@geraldyeager7652]

Essentially making/controlling ants hills.

[@Ziangal]

The celestials are indeed one of the very untapped potentials of the Marvel Universe other than the points in which you have pointed out they have been there or otherwise been plot points there's no real character to them beyond what you've described

[@offtop1761]

They will be done correctly, just wait until my dawg galatcus gets there

[@shelovescas2490]

@@offtop1761 galactus is complicated because he’s not a celestial necessarily, sure he became one but i think what they’re saying is the celestials don’t have any character to them

[@jonathanathor117]

I not gonna lie marvel has really interesting lore than just superheroes doing superhero things. Marvel should really tap into all this lore and flesh it out to its fullest like how star trek or star wars or warhammer 40k and SCP foundation or even something as simple as a dectective story or a horror story. It doesn't have to be superheroes. Image comics does this where they use the multiverse mechanic and have different stories that aren't always superheroes as well as other indie comic publishers. Infinite universes can equal infinite possibilities when handles properly since a multiverse is a plot mechanism.

[@thedudeprime4677]

It’s so nice to get everything put into order with these videos, even if you keep up with the comics everything is so spread out it’s hard to piece everything together

[@spenserroxsox]

Rob: "for the sake of posterity..." Me: "I don't think that means what you think it means." XD

[@dwigs]

All I learned is that whoever owns the IP will have infinite storylines. Sheesh it's damn near overwhelming 😳

[@majorgrubert5887]

Rob; you are thee best! I would not be into comics if I never found your channel! Keep it real! Viva la rob corp!!

[@KratosDaGoat]

I love how the celestials are the most interesting thing about the eternals lol

[@Mike__B]

I think it's largely because the Celestials have been in more pages of comics than the Eternals have.

[@vb2806]

@@Mike__B That and the eternals are not impressive at all.

[@NoLandGod]

I mean they made them. And are all powerful

[@FerociousPaul]

I mean... duh. They literally created the Eternals. That's obviously the most interesting thing about them, it's essential to understanding how they fit in the universe. Also, pretty sus to have a known human trafficker and child abuser as your name and avatar.

[@RashadDecosta]

@@NoLandGod Nah, not all powerful… Remember, The Beyonders wiped them all out, across the entire multiverse with no problem. They still them dudes, but not all powerful.

[@DCMarvelMultiverse]

I loved how the Earth X explanation is now canon more or less. I used that concept in my DC/Marvel video.

[@____2080_____]

These retcons of retcons give me a headache.

[@WannabeWryter]

Welcome to Comic Books, don't look into Donna Troy

[@TheSneakerShoppingChannel]

Didn’t want to watch because it was so long but I did it any way. Love the videos.

[@mlea3612]

I appreciate what you do Rob!! It prepares me for every new flick and knowledgeable on most characters

[@Kruzznik]

You’re awesome man! Just found your channel recently. Never really had an interest in Marvel or DC but you got me into it!!! Hope you keep up the great work!

[@lopirobinson1991]

I've been checking out your content a little each day for a few days now. Great stuff. I haven't read comics in a long time but I still love their style and lore. This helps me to keep up👍

[@riellyalexander]

This was great! I wish you’d do more explained videos

[@georgebanks3488]

This is literally the only spot I come to for my marvel information. You take your craft seriously and that's dope asf

[@DriesduPreez]

6:06 'then the singularity explodes'. If Samantha Carter heard you, she'd blow up your solar system.

[@asellape9270]

The way you describe the Infinity Gauntlet in this video and Avengers/New Avengers makes me think that the MCU didn't really do it justice. Makes me think of what Ultron says about Vibranium, how it's potential was wasted.

[@Subject_Keter]

Celestials imo are cooler as "Gardeners of Men" where they create or tinker with Life to see what they do or what would happen. Their presence is strong but it feels abit cheap? Like how Galatcus was the GOAT and now he like crying hungry tears as spiderman beats him lol

[@mistahrobb963]

That power creep is crazy. They start out super powerful, then out of nowhere, a new writer shows up, and makes these characters become cosmic punching bags.

[@joneshugh]

@@mistahrobb963 Then ANY weapon can kill them! LOL

[@justatyranitar]

Man I’m happy you do what you do. Keep it up rob

[@Gthere-cs3ow]

So, basically we are food. Earth is like a McDonald's and we're the Mcnuggets if we taste good celestials nom nom nom us and if we taste bad the Horde gets to chow down. Got it.

[@ForceTahd]

Great video Rob.

[@tenetafuna1093]

Love this dudes voice. Thanks for the videos. Really appreciate it.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

There was once a time when these space gods were impressive. Now, all you need to do is be as big as them to punch them super hard.

[@evet7278]

same for galactus, living tribunal. even TOAA. These guys are just stepping stones to establish the main antagonists power level

[@Sanjixoxo]

No shuma

[@pepz8505]

Cosmic Entities are basically Cosmic Punching Bags, at this point

[@joneshugh]

LOL Tru DAT!! :)

[@tyfenrir]

That's why DCs The Endless are so much better than anything Marvel has

[@jeremiahfreitag5242]

I love when I get to watch anything with Rob & The Celestials

[@mikelowrey1910]

Same!!!!!!

[@jtbatista]

Very impressive narration bro 👏 👌

[@AscendtionArc]

Thanks for this video.

[@lavuntecolquitt]

Straight FIRE with all this revamped Celestial HEAT! Dope work Rob and crew!

[@MJC1891]

Another great one.

[@yokoyokome5281]

Yo great video. I received saw ur channel and without you I wouldn't be able to caught up on my comic.so yea I appreciate this

[@kingrousereviews6216]

The Annunaki

[@ChiHollow]

Literally had to listen to this 10x Good explanation

[@TulsaComicBookSwap]

Great video

[@cosmic_reign9979]

The Celestials have been in existence since the very 1st Universe... and been around ever since. They have never died WITH the Multiverse! Nice video btw!

[@rcortez5979]

the dead celestial head on the gotg that has been mined by many aliens, what exactly happened to that one?

[@cosmic_reign9979]

@@rcortez5979 The curious Celestial was decapitated by Knull in the Void BEFORE the REBIRTH of Marvels 7th Multiverse(8th Cosmos).... In Prime 616(comics)

[@ONITOPIA]

One of the best and unbiased explanations I've ever seen! Thank you!

[@lastrider2779]

Must be new here lol

[@ONITOPIA]

@@lastrider2779 Nope.

[@dylanwilson7477]

I listen to these at work

[@adriankmita]

Thanks Rob! Helps explain a lot of what goes on in the Eternals movie. I’m sure you’ll be getting a lot of views on this one. Definitely let us know what you thought of the film?! Cheers from Australia.

[@mrXOwarrior]

No it doesn't. This is all Marvel Comics alternates. This is completely different then what we see in the movie.

[@aaronsandman749]

@@mrXOwarrior It does help explain a lot if you have never heard of celestials and eternals until the movie. Yes the continuity is different, but it still helps you understand them. How can you say it doesn't?

[@erobos111]

Brightburn Request👿Beyond Omega Level: Kulan Gath!

[@barbadossleem2839]

Take a shot every time rob says “celestials”…. Your welcome 🍻

[@WannabeWryter]

Tryin to be a killer are you?

[@barbadossleem2839]

Some men just want to watch the world burn

[@jesserothhammer7378]

10:58 first he writes numerous hits for himself AND the Monkees, then hit writes comics. Neil Diamond is a badass.

[@kingshadow8782]

Awesome

[@Mike__B]

FYI, the "heat death" of the Universe is when the Universe expands and everything eventually fizzles out because no more sources of creating energy (aka stars) are made and it just exists in a cold dark state. The "Big Crunch" is another possible state where there is enough matter/energy in it to halt and reverse the expansion. Lastly the "Big Rip" is where there's too much dark energy and it expands to the point where everything is quite literally ripped apart even down to the nuclear level of atoms.

[@sgtstull]

As far as I know, neither the big crunch or rip is believed to be possible these days. Too much dark energy for the crunch, but not enough for the rip.

[@Mike__B]

@@sgtstull Crunch probably not, rip is kind of on the edge, based on our current understanding (which absolutely is infancy level) then no. However if we find out dark energy grows over time, or the expansion accelerates then possibly so. That said, just wanted to correct what was said in the video, although I could have sworn I heard him say this before.

[@sgtstull]

@@Mike__B from what I understand, dark energy does accelerate in proportion to empty space but within a certain range gravity is still stronger. So, galaxies clusters will forever get farther apart but the clusters themselves will stay together.

[@Mike__B]

@@sgtstull Yes locally gravity is currently stronger, the question is what happens with dark energy as time goes on is what is largely unknown mostly since we have zero clue as to what could be causing it.

[@sgtstull]

@@Mike__B well, it seems that dark energy accelerates in proportional to empty space. And there is is not enough empty space in say, a solar system for the runaway effect to overtake gravity. So it would never rip apart atoms. Idk could be wrong, that just what I've read.

[@majinmaniac4269]

Hey man I’ve been waiting for this good stuff all love bro

[@majinmaniac4269]

Just edited now it ain’t highlighted😅🥲🥲

[@SevenHunnid]

I get high while i do reaction videos on my KZbin channel 😎😎!

[@derwandelndekloth7775]

Celestials, Knull, basically all the cosmic entities have the same background "At the beginning there was nothing, only (insert cosmic entity), he/she/it created the multiverse, created someone to protect/observe the multiverse, he/she/it created humans,etc....". 😁✌🏼

[@xeno1121]

I believe from the Guardians of the Galaxy run a new Celestial was born, I can’t remember if it destroyed a world. It’s the same run from the Protégée saga. I could dig it out and look but I have A LOT comics. I also have a lot of Bob Layton’s limited series Hercules run, that warrants a fun explanation.

[@Spartacus547]

The big bang was disproven last year almost the time you made this video, guess there going to have recon some Celestials comic lore now

[@RashadDecosta]

If this was real life, America’s energy would absolutely, hands down go to the Horde.

[@Nomadmandude]

Not mine. I reject all of this so much I will be able to warp reality... hopefully...

[@Leonidas1210vc]

i mean that goes for like what 80% of the world as well

[@valkyrierandgris216]

The fact you're super man breaks my heart

[@RashadDecosta]

@@valkyrierandgris216 Even the old, outdated slogan, “TRUTH, Justice & the American way” has TRUTH in first place. Gotta be real.

[@WannabeWryter]

Yep

[@martinlopez5903]

Hey Rob I just saw the trialer for Donny cates up comming run on Hulk. I just wanted to here your thoughts. I feel like it kinda contradicts the immortal Hulk ending.

[@austineaton2646]

What makes you think that?

[@darkseidofapokolips9796]

Thanks crushed everyone but the LT and OAA. Chad energy that one had in the 80s.

[@hybridhd7436]

If we get the Aspirants and the First Firmament in the MCU I'd freak.

[@enriquevanleeuwen7719]

Essentially there is the one above all who created the first firmament in the void which constisted of the original eternity and infinity and it created the cosmic entities who spread life such as the aspirants, the builders and the gardners but the first firmament had become arrogant and thought itself supreme and so the one above all created his avatar in the form of the vulkrum and he tought aspirants who would join him the meaning of existance was to have a finnallity. This sparked a civil war among the the aspirants which ended in the creation of the multiverse and the formation of the celestials and the flight of the first firmament which most likely became Perpetua. These new universes would be blessed with meaning for they would know death and nothingness and rebirth in the form lady death, the inbetweener and oblivion and their aspects like the phoenix force, the black winter, Abraxas, galactus, knull, the chaos king, the void and the individual gods of death like Hela these together create a delicate balance in keeping the multiverse existing and reincarnating while being overseen by the living tribunal who speaks in the judgement of the one above all. All of it orchistrated by the one above all and his own reflection the one below all.

[@WannabeWryter]

Probably

[@geraldyeager7652]

Wasn't originally apart of the first universe until it blew up?

[@fireballjames10]

My eyes went wide when you said what you said 20 minutes in.

[@reynaldogonzalez940]

I wonder if the Celestials know who the one above all is or if they have ever interacted with him

[@candyshop84106]

Awesome #4

[@hassansadhan7021]

i came here ti learn more about the marvel universe, im staying for your absolutely wonderful laugh i love it

[@hassansadhan7021]

i love the rest of the content too ofc

[@tyronetyson7429]

@Rob Have you read Joshua Williamson's "Nailbiter", it is INSANELY good. I'm hoping that you will get to cover it one day

[@lickmygrundel7834]

I don't know the legalities or feasibility but have you ever considered doing audio books of these series?

[@THEPRINCEOFKINGZ]

DO U REALIZE YOUR REMASTERED EXPLANATIONS ARE ALWATS BETTER THAN THE FIRST? U R TRULY THE 🐐

[@ninsuhnrey]

So, ngl, fantastic channel & content, discovered from someone's comment. But the speed talking is actually generating alternate timelines.. nevermind a headache. Hats off to your subs who can endure 26 mins of this. But maybe just try chill, natural, conversational tones? I'm listening at x.75, but I'm crapped out at 8 mins. Peace to you all.

[@krisskywalker6368]

By design, Eternals themselves have no real impact on the Marvel universe, so I'm mainly seeing the movie for the Celestials

[@oldgordo61]

I want to see the Celestials as well but don't expect too much. They're most likely to make a very brief appearence as the movie is mainly on the Eternals not the Celestials.

[@mikelowrey1910]

Same

[@diggsj0536]

I mean. Its honestly the opposite. Eternals had a crazy amount of impact on stories, music, technology and culture. Celestials are cool but to say Eternals had no impact defeats the purpose of the film.

[@1081Lex]

I like how Rob just glossed over the fact that Knull cut a Celestial’s head off with the nectrosword like it was no big deal. Meanwhile my head is 🤯

[@i.am.not.herbert]

There was a Silver Surfer comic where the Living Tribunal gave someone a tour through the dreaming celestial. And explain some stuff to whoever they were talking to. I don't remember who it was. It was like just a bit of extra story at the end of the comic

[@Hades2Eros]

Kinda surprised you haven't done a video of Ashema yet

[@heyitzay5958]

I first saw these things in the eternals movie and when it only showed his face at first I thought, their "god" is a giant red traffic light?

[@jonathanathor117]

Hey rob can you give an explanation of machine man. I was reading marvel zombies and earth x and I realise that that character is kind of interesting.

[@itskareemelsayed]

beyonders be cuttin swaths

[@russ1140]

Would it be possible to list issue information when you note a particular authors run within a comic series?

[@ineedhoez]

This is so deep.

[@sugar-pop2244]

3:00 The First Firmament looks like the star of Hala 🤯

[@illuminotty5909]

nice

[@docdirtymrclean3610]

imagine skipping ahead when The Voice (Rob) is explaining something? ... _shakes head_

[@tyustarks]

Does the celestial predates the infinity stones? My brain hurts

[@hugoleandrocarvalhodacruz2307]

The dweller in darkness is in Shang chi I assume it's a lesser version itself and the rings pulsing is most likely calling the greater version of itself and the celestials will have to battle it or Galactus who is also said to arrive in mcu

[@Sanjixoxo]

Wish they would have made a celestial movie instead of the eternals would be waaaaaay more interesting

[@masonambrose1093]

Mabye their already planning on it

[@kwabenaamanfoh6675]

Any more Defenders comics being covered?

[@protalghulnist4126]

Hey rob, just to let you know tmnt the last ronin issues two three and four are out. Also could you please cover the boys epilogue and dear Becky

[@c.h.5510]

The universe is hydrogen💥.. but I mess with Jack Kirby, and AL Ewing 🤣💯

[@joemama8175]

Have you done a video of dogwelder?

[@michaelparks6914]

VS video request Magus’s Fro vs The Beyonder’s Jerry Curl!

[@rbee6507]

Quote to remodel my small kitchen and bathroom was about $24k...I'd be estatic!

[@akale2620]

Lol at rob saying standing in line at movie theatre, for eternals. Hah hah.

[@thetitsarefree]

You should wedge the origin of the sky fathers earlier into the celestial story. By the time we get to the 3rd host I had to look up like “Who are *these* guys?” Lol

[@baked_fa5]

Please cover Hickman's Dark Reign

[@michaelz7528]

I dont know if you played it yet but the guardian of the Galaxy game would be cool to see a video done on since it seems to follow the comic instead if the movies . Also it introduces someone in the second half that most people who only watched the movies won't know

[@paulbeyeah3862]

Hey rob .did i miss some new heroes reborn stuff?

[@tonyibraham5931]

You mentioned Earth X, so can you please cover Univetse Z and Paradise X?!

[@WaljaMada]

I strongly second this

[@jonathankerr4859]

I thought that each time the multiverse is destroyed then, out of the void a new multiverse comes into being. And that the black winter, the void (sentry), knull the dweller in the darkness and 3 more (don’t know who) originate from those “rebirth” voids. Possibly a small independent aspect of oblivion.

[@bolblizt]

its getting more confusing now.. celestial that, celestail these, multiverse that, multiverse this, version of him, version of his..

[@ACE-wt8wu]

@comics explained whos more powerful. Adam Warlock or the Celestials?

[@giga_chad9]

The movie tanked so bad and they’re still saying it’s the #1 movie in the world, it cost 200 millions to make the movie, and they made back 7.9 million

[@amnrob101]

Bro, this so deep 🤯

[@partofthetribe3277]

What movie did they show the celestials in other than that flashback in guardians?

[@partofthetribe3277]

He said something like a millennia close to a million years. Lol. Love u Rob

[@cloberlobster2276]

It kinda saddens me that the eternals are given so much hate. I personally believe this will be another avengers age of Ultron situation, where the fruits of the movie itself will shine through in later media, with the lore and foreshadowing it produces.

[@jeremiahward7181]

I mean the movie was good but definitely not marvels at its best, the best part of it for me was the world building. I am hyped for what comes after.

[@cloberlobster2276]

@@jeremiahward7181 wait, is it out

[@paz1514]

@@cloberlobster2276 Yes it is

[@cloberlobster2276]

@@paz1514 but it comes out November 5th, how could you have seen it.

[@lockmuertos]

F those do-nothing Eternals. They pulled a "Conscientious Objector" in the war against Thanos !!

[@ClaytonPZ]

Celestials and Eternals are kind of like the “New Gods” in DC Comics.

[@ttendonsonga7587]

Yeah

[@ClaytonPZ]

@@taniax2487 Leave me alone and also leave others alone. Stop scamming you big weenie.

[@majorgrubert5887]

Correction, The new gods are like thee Celestials

[@ClaytonPZ]

@@majorgrubert5887 Thats what I said genius.

[@El-rng8]

Cause both created by king kirby right? Eternals 1976 and new gods 1971

[@vergilrules1616]

Beyond Omega level: The Divine Creator

[@S3verusMyG]

The best part of Eternals was the celestial and the Blade feature