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===Cosmic entities===
The cosmic entities are beings of unbelievably great levels of power (the weakest of whom can destroy entire planets) who exist to perform duties that maintain the existence of the universe. Most do not care at all about "lesser beings" such as humans, and as a consequence, their acts are recurrently dangerous to mortals. When dire threats threaten the universe, it is not uncommon for these beings to gather together to discuss the threat and even act on it.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=September 2014}}

Most conceptual entities are simply interested in furthering their essential function or to keep the balance with an opposing force. However, certain cosmic entities, such as [[Galactus]], the [[In-Betweener]], the [[Maelstrom (comics)|Maelstrom]], or the [[Stranger (Marvel Comics)|Stranger]] have demonstrated personality, motivations, or (except for the first one mentioned) even ambitions beyond their functions, but often maintain the perspective that morality is entirely relative, or that destroying civilizations of "lesser" beings is no eviler than if these beings destroyed an anthill. Others such as [[Uatu the Watcher]], Eon, or the [[Celestial (comics)|Celestials]], [[Ashema the Listener|Ashema]] and [[Dreaming Celestial|Tiamut]] are aberrations in the sense of sympathizing with, and occasionally coming to the defense of, humanity.{{Volume needed|c=y|date=September 2014}}

The [[Phoenix Force]] first received personification in [[Jean Grey]]. The Phoenix Force is composed of the psionic energy from all living beings' past, present, and future, and is an embodiment of rebirth and destructive transformation through "burning away what doesn't work", and helped to restart the universe before the [[Big Bang]].{{Volume needed|c=y|date=September 2014}}

'The "'''Fulcrum'''" is a comparatively recent addition to the hierarchy, that "all" cosmic entities allegedly serve, of a level of raw power stated to far surpass the might of the Watchers and the Celestials. Unlike most other entities, it is capable of conscience, compassion, and even a sense of humor, and has stated that it wants other cosmic beings to develop such as well. He is a possible manifestation/[[avatar]] of the [[One Above All|One-Above-All]].{{Volume needed|c=y|date=September 2014}}

The mentioned [[One-Above-All]] is believed to be the supreme, omnipotent being, who solely created the [[Multiverse (Marvel Comics)|Marvel Multiverse]], and possibly acted beyond.<ref>''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe'' (vol. 4) #1</ref> He also brought to life the [[Living Tribunal]], an extremely powerful cosmic entity, who serves to maintain balance within the Multiverse.<ref name=":1">''Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe'' (vol. 4) #6</ref>