Recaps

Aaron joined S.H.I.E.L.D. as a consultant, helped Jessica Jones kill Kilgrave, and assisted Tony Stark through his palladium crisis. After Tony created a new element, Aaron went with Coulson to investigate Mjolnir in New Mexico, where Thor approached the hammer.

• Aaron refused Coulson’s initial offer, then negotiated Level 6 clearance, a salary, the right to reject dangerous missions, and permission to keep his shop as a S.H.I.E.L.D. consultant.
• Aaron agreed to help Jessica, Trish, and Luke deal with Kilgrave, but Luke attacked him for a blood sample and Aaron wounded Luke with an enchanted bullet.
• Aaron helped Jessica track Kilgrave, shot controlled people on the yacht, and killed Kilgrave with a soul-destroying bullet as Jessica arrived.
• Aaron reached Holy Magus, developed his planet-based Mind World, and showed Samantha Trish’s recording to clear Jessica and keep his own identity confidential.
• Aaron recognized Tony’s palladium poisoning, treated him with magical remedies, and helped him find the new element through Howard Stark’s notes and Stark Expo model.
• Aaron warned Tony that Ivan Vanko remained a threat, while Vanko joined Justin Hammer and Rhodey agreed to support the military’s plan involving Hammer’s Iron Soldiers.
• Coulson brought Aaron to New Mexico to investigate the hammer, which Aaron identified as a heavily enchanted Divine Artifact, and Aaron met Thor and Jane Foster’s team.
• When Thor approached Mjolnir, Aaron recognized him and told Coulson to let him through, warning that Earth would be finished if anything happened to him.

Aaron helped Thor reclaim Mjolnir and defeat the Destroyer, then traveled to Asgard and learned Odin’s prophecy about Ragnarok and the Gaius bloodline. Back on Earth, Aaron struck deals with S.H.I.E.L.D. and Frank Castle before Elektra’s fight against the Hand brought Matt and the Stick Monk to his shop for help.

• Aaron helped Thor regain his power, but the Destroyer devastated Bridges Town before Aaron destroyed it and Mjolnir returned to Thor.
• Loki sent the Destroyer to Earth, then brought the Frost Giants to Asgard, where he killed Laufey and tried to destroy Jotunheim with the Bifrost.
• Thor stopped Loki by shattering the Bifrost, and Odin caught Thor and Loki as they fell, but Loki vanished into a wormhole.
• Odin told Aaron that Horn Gaius had prophesied Asgard’s destruction and asked him to help preserve its people, while Aaron insisted on a contract before accepting responsibility.
• Aaron returned to Earth with the Casket of Ancient Winters, began trading alchemical goods with S.H.I.E.L.D., and contracted Frank Castle as his follower.
• Elektra asked Matt to help recover her father’s property, and Aaron’s Divination warned that she would be attacked and left bloodied.
• Matt and Elektra found a deep pit at a construction site, fought ninjas, and were pursued after Elektra was stabbed and Matt captured.
• The Stick Monk brought the wounded Elektra to Aaron’s shop, where Matt pleaded for help and Aaron ordered Matt to slap the Stick Monk.

Aaron dealt with the Hand, joined S.H.I.E.L.D.’s effort to stop Loki, and helped defeat the Chitauri invasion while securing the Cosmic Cube. Afterward, he met Avengers from a parallel timeline and agreed to help them obtain Pym Particles, bringing them to the All-Things House.

• Aaron negotiated with Madam Gao, traded Felix Felicis for the Hand’s knowledge, and learned about the supernatural factions and threats around the world.
• Aaron joined S.H.I.E.L.D.’s hunt for Loki, captured him in Stuttgart, and made a contract preventing Loki from revealing Aaron’s identity.
• Aaron warned Nick Fury of the coming invasion, supplied S.H.I.E.L.D. with enchanted weapons, and helped defend the Helicarrier when Barton’s forces attacked.
• Aaron revived Coulson with Phoenix Tears, removed Loki’s control from Barton, and helped Banner reconcile with Hulk before making Banner his retainer.
• Loki opened a portal above Manhattan, and Aaron flew a nuclear bomb through it to destroy the Chitauri fleet while Natasha and Selvig closed the portal.
• Aaron recovered the Cosmic Cube, claimed his mission reward, and learned that several of the moonstones he had lent to the Avengers were lost.
• Aaron met a time-traveling Tony, Steve, and Scott, heard about Thanos and their mission, and agreed to help them obtain Pym Particles without disrupting their timeline.
• Aaron brought the travelers to the All-Things House, where Scott explained how the Avengers had rescued Janet from the Quantum Realm.

Aaron gathered power, pursued a potential follower, and joined Coulson’s team, where he helped resolve dangerous missions and exposed Hydra’s infiltration. As S.H.I.E.L.D. began a secret investigation, The Hand and vampire factions prepared to target Aaron.

• Aaron became a Fire Demon God by absorbing Shendu’s origin Fire Qi and three Talismans, then claimed half the Shadow Realm’s authority through the Ghost Masks.
• Aaron gathered Moonstone artifacts and met Bella, the Cullens, and the werewolves, but Bellatrix refused his offer to become his follower despite the danger to her loved ones.
• Aaron met Jean, warned her about a possible flood, and began a connection with her, while Tony helped establish Stark Popcorn to sell Aaron’s corn.
• Aaron made a contract with the Ancient One to exchange Kamar-Taj spells for dark magic, then gave Frank weapons and an Arbitrator Potion to help him fight vampires.
• Aaron joined Coulson’s team, helped save Mike Peterson with a Calming Draught, and assisted the team during the recovery and launch of the Peruvian 084.
• Aaron told Coulson and Nick Fury that Rumlow, Sitwell, and Pierce were Hydra, and Fury began a covert investigation while Aaron agreed to sell Truth Serum for a billion dollars.
• Madam Gao and Alexandra planned to use vampires to pressure Aaron into joining The Hand, while Frank and Luke attacked Viscount Laith’s Blood Carnival and freed the captives.
• Xiya told Laisir that The Hand wanted Gaius injured and promised him a chance to advance, while warning that Bauer would accompany him after he recovered.