Thanos is a
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that appears in
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s and other
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published by
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. The character first appeared in
Iron ManIron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
#55 (Feb. 1973) and was created by writer-artist
Jim StarlinJames P. "Jim" Starlin is an American comic book writer and artist. With a career dating back to the early 1970s, he is best known for "cosmic" tales and space opera; for revamping the Marvel Comics characters Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock; and for creating or co-creating the Marvel characters...
.
Debuting in the
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, the character has featured in over three decades of Marvel continuity and a self-titled series. The character's name is a derivation of
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, the personification of death and mortality in
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. One of his more prominent storylines to date—the Infinity Gauntlet series—portrayed him as a mad cosmic tyrant bent on slaying half of all
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s existing then in Marvel's
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in order to appease the
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's actual embodied personification of
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in an attempt to win its love.
Thanos has consistently recurred as a powerful villain, and has been featured across nearly Marvel's entire product line, including
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television series,
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and video games, toys and trading cards.
Origin of the character
Writer-artist
Jim StarlinJames P. "Jim" Starlin is an American comic book writer and artist. With a career dating back to the early 1970s, he is best known for "cosmic" tales and space opera; for revamping the Marvel Comics characters Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock; and for creating or co-creating the Marvel characters...
originally conceived Thanos of Titan during college psychology classes. As Starlin described:
Although there are parallels with
Jack KirbyJack Kirby , born Jacob Kurtzberg, was an American comic book artist, writer and editor regarded by historians and fans as one of the major innovators and most influential creators in the comic book medium....
's
DarkseidDarkseid is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134 and was created by writer-artist Jack Kirby....
, Starlin has said this was not quite the case:
Publication history
Thanos' first appearance was in an extended storyline that spanned
Iron Man #55 (Feb 1973),
Captain Marvel vol 1 #25-33 (bi-monthly: Mar. 1972 - July 1974),
DaredevilDaredevil is a fictional character, a superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with an unspecified amount of input from Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Daredevil #1 .Living in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood...
vol 1 #107 (Jan. 1974), and
AvengersThe Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
vol 1 #125 (July 1974). When he returned in
Strange Tales #178-181 (Feb-Aug 1975), it began a second extended storyline that continued in
Warlock #9-11 (Oct 1975 – Jan 1976),
Marvel Team Up # #55 (March 1977), and the 1977 Annuals for
Avengers and
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. He was also featured in a short backup story in
Logan's Run #6 (June 1977) and had a small role in the
Death of Captain Marvel graphic novel (April 1982).
The character next appeared in
Silver SurferThe Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue arc that fans call "The Galactus Trilogy"....
vol 3 #34 (Feb 1990) and had a recurring role through issue 50 (June 1991). After starring in
Thanos Quest #1-2 (Sept – Oct 1990), he played a villainous role in
Infinity GauntletThe Infinity Gauntlet is a six-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics from July to December in 1991. The series was written by Jim Starlin and penciled by George Pérez and Ron Lim.- Publication history :...
#1-6 (July – Dec 1991). During a recurring role in
Warlock and the Infinity Watch #1-42 (Feb. 1992 - Aug. 1995), he made crossover appearances in
Infinity WarThe Infinity War is a six-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics in 1992. The series was written by Jim Starlin and penciled by Ron Lim, Ian Laughlin, Al Milgrom, Jack Morelli and Christie Scheele....
#1-6 (June 1992),
Infinity CrusadeInfinity Crusade is a six-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics in 1993. The series was written by Jim Starlin and penciled by Ron Lim, Ian Laughlin, Al Milgrom and Jack Morelli....
#1-6 (June 1993),
Silver Surfer vol 3 #86-88,
Warlock Chronicles #6-8,
ThorThor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
vol 1 #468-471,
Secret Defenders#11-14 (Jan –Apr 1994),
Cosmic Powers #1-6 (March – July 1994), and
Cosmic Powers Unlimited #1 (May 1995).
Following roles in
Ka-ZarKa-Zar is the name of two jungle-dwelling comics fictional characters published in the United States. The first appeared in pulp magazines of the 1930s, and was adapted for his second iteration, as a comic book character for Timely Comics, the 1930s and 1940s predecessor of Marvel Comics...
vol. 2, #4–10 and 1997 annual, the
X-ManX-Man is a fictional character and superhero in the Marvel Universe.X-Man may also refer to:*X-Man , a South Korean game show*Xavier Carter, nicknamed X-Man, American track and field athlete...
and HulkThe Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
1998 annual, and the
Small X-pectations one-shot, Thanos was featured heavily in
Thor vol. 3, #21–25 (Mar - July 2000) and 2000 annual. The character was next used in
Captain Marvel vol. 4, #17–19 (Jun - Aug. 2001),
Avengers: Celestial Quest 1-8 (2001–2002), and the
Infinity AbyssInfinity Abyss is a six-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics from August to October in 2002. The series was written and pencilled by Jim Starlin.-Plot summary:...
#1-6 (2002).
Thanos received an eponymous title in 2004 that ran for 12 issues. In 2006, he played an important role in
Annihilation"Annihilation" was a 2006 crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics, highlighting several outer space-related characters in the Marvel Universe. The central miniseries was written by Keith Giffen, with editor Andy Schmidt.-Publication History:...
: Silver Surfer #1-4 and
Annihilation #1-6. The character was re-introduced in
Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2 #24-25 (April –May 2010) and played a major role in
The Thanos ImperativeThe Thanos Imperative is a 6-issue comic book limited series published in 2010 by Marvel Comics. It was written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, and was bookended by two one-shot comics, Ignition and Devastation...
: Ignition (June 2010) and
The Thanos Imperative #1-6 (July – Dec 2010).
Fictional character biography
Thanos was born on
TitanIn the Marvel Universe, Saturn's moon Titan is the fictional home of the Titanian Eternals. It first appeared in Iron Man #55 and was created by Jim Starlin and Mike Friedrich...
, a moon of
SaturnSaturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest planet in the Solar System, after Jupiter. Saturn is named after the Roman god Saturn, equated to the Greek Cronus , the Babylonian Ninurta and the Hindu Shani. Saturn's astronomical symbol represents the Roman god's sickle.Saturn,...
, to
MentorMentor is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe, who first appeared in Iron Man vol. 1 #55, and was created by Jim Starlin.Mentor is the leader of the Titanian colony. His back-story was based on Greek mythology...
and
Sui-SanSui-San is a fictional character, a member of the Eternals, a race in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:Sui-San first appeared in Captain Marvel vol. 1 #29 , and was created by Jim Starlin. The character also appears in Silver Surfer vol...
. Thanos is born with the Deviant gene and as resembles the
DeviantsThe Deviants are a fictional race of superhumans in the Marvel Comics' universe. They are an offshoot of the evolutionary process that created sentient life on Earth instigated by the alien Celestials, and wage war against their counterparts, the Eternals...
—the
EternalsThe Eternals are a fictional race of superhumans in the Marvel Comics universe. They are described as an offshoot of the evolutionary process that created sentient life on Earth. The original instigators of this process, the alien Celestials, intended the Eternals to be the defenders of Earth which...
' cousin race—more than his own people. Although treated fairly by his race, he is mindful of his appearance and becomes distant, only keeping company with his brother Eros (Starfox). During his childhood, he becomes fascinated with nihilism and death, eventually falling in love with its embodiment,
Mistress DeathDeath is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain Marvel #27 Death is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain Marvel #27 Death is a fictional...
. As an adult, Thanos uses bionics and mysticism to become the most powerful of the Titan, and is often referred to as the
Mad Titan.
The First Thanos War
Wishing to impress Mistress Death, Thanos gathers an army of villainous aliens and begins a nuclear bombardment of
TitanIn the Marvel Universe, Saturn's moon Titan is the fictional home of the Titanian Eternals. It first appeared in Iron Man #55 and was created by Jim Starlin and Mike Friedrich...
that kills millions of his race. He then travels to Earth in search of the
Cosmic CubeThe Cosmic Cube, called the Tesseract in the film Captain America: The First Avenger, is the name of a fictional object that appears in the Marvel Universe. The concept was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in Tales of Suspense #79 .-Publication history:The first Cosmic Cube...
. Prior to landing, his vessel destroys a nearby car to prevent anyone from becoming aware of his existence. Unknown to Thanos, two of the family members in the vehicle survive—the father's spirit is preserved by the Titanian cosmic entity
ChronosKronos is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Iron Man #55 and was created by Jim Starlin.-Publication history:...
and is given a new form as
Drax the DestroyerDrax the Destroyer is a fictional character appearing in books published by the Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Drax first appeared in Iron Man #55 , and was created by Mike Friedrich and Jim Starlin. He had a recurring role in Captain Marvel vol 1 beginning with issue #23...
while the daughter is found by Thanos' father Mentor and is raised to become the heroine
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. Thanos eventually locates the Cube and wills it to make him omnipotent. Captain Marvel, with the aid of
MantisMantis is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Universe, and former member of the Avengers.-Publication history:Mantis first appeared in Avengers #112 , drawn by Don Heck...
and ISAAC, are able to defeat him by destroying the cube, which Thanos had left unguarded.
The Second Thanos War
Thanos later comes to the aid of
Adam WarlockAdam Warlock, originally known as Him, is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Fantastic Four #66 and #67 Adam Warlock, originally known as Him, is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel...
in a battle against the
MagusThe Magus is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics supervillain. He is an evil version of the hero Adam Warlock.-Publication history:The Magus was created by Jim Starlin, and appears as an image in Strange Tales vol...
. During this alliance Thanos secretly siphons off the energies of the
Soul GemInfinity Gems, sometimes referred to as the Soul Gems, are six immensely powerful gems featured in the fictional Marvel Universe. Whoever holds all six gems in the Infinity Gauntlet gains omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, and God-like power, and has absolute dominion over the universe...
that Warlock possesses. Thanos uses this energy to power a weapon capable of destroying a star. Thanos battles Earth's superheroes and is turned to stone. Thanos's spirit appears to accompany Captain Marvel's soul into the realm of Death.
The Infinity Gauntlet
A resurrected Thanos collects the
Infinity GemsInfinity Gems, sometimes referred to as the Soul Gems, are six immensely powerful gems featured in the fictional Marvel Universe. Whoever holds all six gems in the Infinity Gauntlet gains omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, and God-like power, and has absolute dominion over the universe...
once again and creates the
Infinity GauntletInfinity Gems, sometimes referred to as the Soul Gems, are six immensely powerful gems featured in the fictional Marvel Universe. Whoever holds all six gems in the Infinity Gauntlet gains omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, and God-like power, and has absolute dominion over the universe...
, which makes him omnipotent. He attempts to kill half the living things in the universe, but is defeated by Adam Warlock. Warlock reveals that Thanos has always arranged for himself to be defeated because he knows he is not worthy of ultimate power. Thanos joins Warlock in the
Infinity WatchThe Infinity Watch is a group of fictional characters in Marvel Comics' universe. The Watch was gathered in Warlock and the Infinity Watch #1, and starred in that series until it ended with issue #42...
and helps him to defeat his
evilThe Magus is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics supervillain. He is an evil version of the hero Adam Warlock.-Publication history:The Magus was created by Jim Starlin, and appears as an image in Strange Tales vol...
and
goodThe Goddess is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. The name is assumed by the "feminine, self-aware" supposedly "good" aspect of Adam Warlock, subconsciously exiled from his psyche whilst he was in possession of the Infinity Gauntlet...
sides, as well as to cure
ThorThor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
of “Warrior Madness.”
Thanos later recruits a team of Earth-bound super-villains and puts them under the field leadership of
GeatarGeatar is a fictional warrior from an unknown alien race who exists in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Geatar first appeared in Silver Surfer Vol. 3 #38 , and was created by Jim Starlin and Ron Lim.-Fictional character biography:...
in a mission to extract a robot containing the knowledge of a universal library. Thanos uses information from the robot to battle
TyrantTyrant is a fictional, extraterrestrial supervillain in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Silver Surfer vol. 3, #81 .-Fictional character biography:...
, a failed creation of Galactus.
Thanos is somehow trapped in an alternate dimension and employs the aid of the brother of Ka-Zar,
Parnival PlunderThe Plunderer is a fictional character, owned by Marvel Comics who exists in that company's shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:...
, in an attempted escape, but fails. Thanos attempts to use the
HulkThe Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
as a physical anchor back to the
Earth-616In the fictional Marvel Comics multiverse, Earth-616 or Earth 616 is the name used to identify the primary continuity in which most Marvel Comics titles take place.-Origin of Earth-616:...
universe but is again unsuccessful. Thanos is somehow freed and quickly comes into conflict with Thor. During their battle, Thanos decimates the planet Rigel-3.
The Infinity Abyss
Thanos then uses the heroes Thor and
Genis-VellGenis-Vell, also known as Legacy, Captain Marvel, and Photon, is a fictional superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. He is depicted as the son of Mar-Vell of the extraterrestrial Kree Empire, who was the first character to be known as Captain Marvel in the Marvel Universe...
(Captain Marvel's son) against the death god Walker, who attempts to woo Mistress Death and then destroy the entity after being rejected. Thanos then devises a plan to become the All-Father of a new race of Gods created by himself. Thanos, however, finds himself opposed by the Avengers, former member
MantisMantis is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Universe, and former member of the Avengers.-Publication history:Mantis first appeared in Avengers #112 , drawn by Don Heck...
, and her son Quoi, apparently destined to be the Celestial Messiah. Thanos abandons this plan after having to unite with Mistress Death to destroy the
Rot, an aberration in deep space that is apparently their offspring. Thanos once conducted extensive research on genetics, and after studying many of the universe's heroes and villains cloned them and gene-spliced his own DNA into the subjects. Although he later abandons the project, five clones survive, being versions of
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, Iron Man, Gladiator,
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, and Galactus respectively. A sixth and unnamed version of Thanos also appears, and it is revealed the incarnations of Thanos encountered by Thor and Ka-Zar were his clones. The true Thanos—with the aid of Adam Warlock, Gamora, Pip the Troll, Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, and Dr. Strange—destroys the remaining clones.
Thanos decides to atone for the destruction of Rigel-3, and agrees to aid a colony of Rigellians in evacuating their planet before Galactus can consume it. During the course of this mission Thanos learns Galactus is collecting the Infinity Gems in an effort to end his universal hunger. Thanos later learns Galactus is being manipulated by a cosmic threat known as Hunger, which feeds on entire universes, into freeing it. Thanos unsuccessfully battles Galactus in an effort to stop him from freeing the entity, but when Hunger emerges the two team up to defeat it.
Thanos journeys to the
KylnThe Kyln is a fictional location, a power generating-facility and maximum security prison in the .A series of spherical containment units located by the galactic barrier and maintained by interstellar races and various degrees of mechanical automation , its primary architect is unknown...
, an intergalactic prison. On his way there he meets Death, who for the first time in their long history speaks directly with him. She says she is worth his efforts to woo, but that he must offer her something other than death. At the Kyln he meets
Star-LordStar-Lord is the name of three fictional characters that appear in publications from by Marvel Comics.The first Star-Lord was Peter Quill, who first appeared in Marvel Preview #4 , and was created by Steve Englehart and Steve Gan...
and the
Shi'arThe Shi'ar are a fictional species of aliens in the Marvel Comics universe. The Shi'ar Empire also called the Aerie, is a vast collection of alien species, cultures and worlds situated close to the Skrull and Kree Empires, and alongside them, is one of the three main alien empires...
warrior Gladiator, who are both prisoners. He encounters the
BeyonderThe Beyonder is a fictional character in . Created by Jim Shooter and Mike Zeck, the immensely powerful Beyonder first appeared in Secret Wars vol. 1 #1 as an unseen force. He reappears in Secret Wars II #1 , which was created by Jim Shooter and Al Milgrom.-Publication history:The Beyonder was a...
, who has been rendered amnesiac by his/her choice to assume a mortal female form. Thanos battles the Beyonder and causes her mind to shut down leaving her power trapped within a comatose mortal body, which he instructs the Kyln officers to keep on life support indefinitely in order to prevent the Beyonder from once again being reborn.
Thanos then departs the Kyln in the company of Skreet, a chaos-mite he freed from the prison in a quest to seek the Fallen, a former
Herald of GalactusThe Heralds of Galactus are fictional characters appearing in publications from Marvel Comics. The Herald concept was introduced in Fantastic Four #48 - with the character the Silver Surfer - by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.-Publication history:...
. Thanos resurrects the ex-herald and places him under his complete mental control.
Annihilation
During the
Annihilation War"Annihilation" was a 2006 crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics, highlighting several outer space-related characters in the Marvel Universe. The central miniseries was written by Keith Giffen, with editor Andy Schmidt.-Publication History:...
Thanos allies himself with the genocidal villain
AnnihilusAnnihilus is a fictional character in Marvel Comics' Marvel Universe. In 2009, Annihilus was ranked as IGN's 94th Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time.-Publication history:...
. When the Annihilation Wave destroys the Kyln, Thanos sends the Fallen to check on the status of the Beyonder, whose mortal form he finds has perished. Before the Fallen can report back to Thanos it encounters
TenebrousTenebrous is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics cosmic entity appearing as an enemy of Galactus.-Origin and War:Shortly after the Big Bang of the Marvel universe, the Proemial Gods arose from the very universe itself, collectively existing to maintain the cosmic consonance between order and...
and
AegisAegis is a fictional character, a comic book cosmic entity published by Marvel Comics and appearing as an enemy of Galactus. Created by writer Keith Giffen and artist Andrea DiVito, the character first appeared in Annihilation: Silver Surfer #3...
—two of
GalactusGalactus is a fictional character appearing in comic books and other publications published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist and co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character debuted in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue story later known as "The Galactus...
' ancient enemies. Thanos convinces Tenebrous and Aegis to join the Annihilation Wave in order to get revenge on Galactus, and they subsequently defeat the World Devourer and the Silver Surfer. Annihilus desires the secret of the Power Cosmic and asks Thanos to study Galactus. Once Thanos learns Annihilus' true goal is to use the
Power CosmicThe Power Cosmic is a fictional type of cosmic energy that appears in comic books published by Marvel, most commonly mentioned in stories involving the cosmic entity Galactus and his heralds...
to destroy all life and remain the sole survivor, he decides to free Galactus.
Drax the DestroyerDrax the Destroyer is a fictional character appearing in books published by the Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Drax first appeared in Iron Man #55 , and was created by Mike Friedrich and Jim Starlin. He had a recurring role in Captain Marvel vol 1 beginning with issue #23...
kills Thanos before he can do so. During a climactic battle with Annihilus,
NovaNova is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Upon becoming a member of the galaxy's Nova Corps , the youth gained enhanced strength, flight, injury resistance, and a specialized uniform with life support.In May 2011, Nova placed 98th on IGN's Top 100 Comic...
is near death and sees Thanos standing with Mistress Death as her apparent consort.
The Thanos Imperative
A cocoon protected by the
Universal Church of TruthThe Universal Church of Truth is a star-spanning religious empire in Marvel Comics' fictional shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe. Composed of diverse alien species, it first appeared in Strange Tales vol 1 #178 , written by Jim Starlin.In the original stories, its seat of government was...
is revealed to be hiding Thanos, who has been chosen by
OblivionOblivion is a fictional character, in the Marvel Comics universe. His first appearance was in Iceman #3 and he was created by J. M. DeMatteis and Alan Kupperberg. Oblivion is a cosmic entity and another aspect of Death, a personification of death...
to be the new Avatar of Death. Resurrected before his mind could be fully formed, Thanos goes on a mindless rampage before being captured by the Guardians of the Galaxy
Thanos is the Guardians' only hope against the
invading CancerverseThe Thanos Imperative is a 6-issue comic book limited series published in 2010 by Marvel Comics. It was written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, and was bookended by two one-shot comics, Ignition and Devastation...
, and
Star-LordStar-Lord is the name of three fictional characters that appear in publications from by Marvel Comics.The first Star-Lord was Peter Quill, who first appeared in Marvel Preview #4 , and was created by Steve Englehart and Steve Gan...
releases him to let him help. In the Cancerverse, only Thanos can slay the undying creatures that dwell there. Upon learning that he is unable to die, Thanos surrenders to Mar-Vell in return for granting him death. When Mar-Vell attempts to kill Thanos,
DeathDeath, in comics, may refer to:* Comic book death, the deaths of characters in comic books and the related entry:** List of dead comic book characters*The personification of death:** Death ** Death...
is able to kill Mar-vell first. The Cancerverse begins to collapse, and Thanos is trapped in it with
Nova (comics)Nova is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Upon becoming a member of the galaxy's Nova Corps , the youth gained enhanced strength, flight, injury resistance, and a specialized uniform with life support.In May 2011, Nova placed 98th on IGN's Top 100 Comic...
and Star-Lord.
Powers and abilities
Thanos is a
mutantIn comic books published by Marvel Comics, a mutant is an organism who possesses a genetic trait called an X-gene that allows the mutant to naturally develop superhuman powers and abilities...
member of the race of superhumans known as the
TitanianIn the Marvel Universe, Saturn's moon Titan is the fictional home of the Titanian Eternals. It first appeared in Iron Man #55 and was created by Jim Starlin and Mike Friedrich...
Eternals. The character possesses abilities common to the Eternals, but in some cases far beyond any other known member of his race; acquired through a combination of his mutant Eternal heritage, bionic amplification, mysticism, and the entity Death. He has demonstrated enormous superhuman strength, stamina, and particularly durability; is able to absorb and project vast quantities of cosmic energy; is virtually ageless and immortal; does not need food, drink, or oxygen; and is capable of certain telekinesis, as well as telepathy and matter manipulation. The advanced technology within his transportation chairs includes
force fieldA force field, sometimes known as an energy shield, force shield, or deflector shield is a concept of a field tightly bounded and of significant magnitude so that objects affected by the particular force relating to the field are unable to pass through the central axis of the field and reach the...
projection,
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, movement through
alternate universeA parallel universe or alternative reality is a hypothetical self-contained separate reality coexisting with one's own. A specific group of parallel universes is called a "multiverse", although this term can also be used to describe the possible parallel universes that constitute reality...
s, space flight, and
teleportationTeleportation is the fictional or imagined process by which matter is instantaneously transferred from one place to another.Teleportation may also refer to:*Quantum teleportation, a method of transmitting quantum data...
over interstellar distances. Thanos is an accomplished hand-to-hand combatant, having been trained in the art of war on Titan.
Thanos possesses superhuman intellect (he considers his mind his greatest weapon) and has knowledge of Celestial and other alien technology. Thanos is a genius in virtually all known fields of advanced science and has created technology far exceeding contemporary Earth science. He is also a master strategist and sometimes utilizes a space vessel called
Sanctuary II as a base of operations.
Ultimate
The
Ultimate MarvelUltimate Marvel is an imprint of comic books published by Marvel Comics, featuring reimagined and updated versions of the company's superhero characters, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four. The imprint was launched in 2000 with the publication of the series...
imprintIn the publishing industry, an imprint can mean several different things:* As a piece of bibliographic information about a book, it refers to the name and address of the book's publisher and its date of publication as given at the foot or on the verso of its title page.* It can mean a trade name...
title
Ultimate Fantastic FourUltimate Fantastic Four is a superhero comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running Fantastic Four comic book franchise as part of its Ultimate Marvel imprint...
features an alternate universe version of Thanos who is the ruler of Acheron, a vast empire consisting of thousands of worlds that exist in another plane of existence. His son is
Ronan the AccuserRonan the Accuser is a fictional character that has appeared in numerous comic book series published by Marvel Comics. A member of the alien race the Kree, he exists in Marvel's main shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe. Ronan first appeared in Fantastic Four #65 , and was created by Stan...
, and is in possession of a
Cosmic CubeThe Cosmic Cube, called the Tesseract in the film Captain America: The First Avenger, is the name of a fictional object that appears in the Marvel Universe. The concept was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in Tales of Suspense #79 .-Publication history:The first Cosmic Cube...
.
Earth X
In the
alternate universeA parallel universe or alternative reality is a hypothetical self-contained separate reality coexisting with one's own. A specific group of parallel universes is called a "multiverse", although this term can also be used to describe the possible parallel universes that constitute reality...
limited series
Earth XEarth X is a 1999 comic book limited series written by Jim Krueger with art by John Paul Leon and published by Marvel Comics. Based on Alex Ross' notes, the series features a dystopian future version of the Marvel Universe....
, Thanos dwells in the Realm of the Dead with the entity Death.
Marvel: The End
When an ancient Egyptian pharaoh stumbles upon a
source of cosmic powerThe Heart of the Universe is a fictional location in the Marvel Universe and appeared in publications from Marvel Comics.It is a source of great power, and is sometimes called Heart of the Infinate.-Publication history:...
tied into the dawn and end of time and subsequently returns to Earth centuries later, Thanos recruits the Defenders to seek out the source of the pharaoh's power and eventually wrests control of it from him. Thanos uses the power to fix any damage done by the pharaoh (which had included the deaths of most of Earth's major hero teams such as the X-Men, Avengers and Fantastic Four) and then once again gives up his physical form to take control of the universe. Adam Warlock convinces Thanos to voluntarily relinquish the power, but as a result of its origins with the dawn and end of time, Thanos emerges having experienced the entire history of the universe and claims he will no longer seek universal conquest.
Marvel Zombies
Thanos features in the limited series
Marvel Zombies 2Marvel Zombies 2 is a five-issue limited series published from October 2007 - February 2008 by comics publisher Marvel Comics. The series was written by Robert Kirkman with art by Sean Phillips and Arthur Suydam...
, set in the alternate universe of Earth-2149. Having been "zombified", the character is killed by the cosmic-powered
HulkThe Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
after an altercation over food.
What If?
In an alternate version of the
Infinity Gauntlet storyline featured in the title
What If?What If, sometimes rendered as What If...?, is the title of several comic book series published by Marvel Comics, exploring "the road not traveled" by its various characters...
, where Thanos was only opposed by the New
Fantastic FourThe Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1 , which helped to usher in a new level of realism in the medium...
consisting of
Spider-ManSpider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
,
WolverineWolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...
,
HulkThe Hulk is a fictional character, a superhero in the . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 ....
and
Iron ManIron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
(the last replacing
Ghost RiderGhost Rider is the name of several fictional supernatural antiheroes appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Marvel had previously used the name for a Western character whose name was later changed to Night Rider and subsequently to Phantom Rider.The first supernatural Ghost Rider is...
after he was one of Thanos's victims), Thanos was tricked by Wolverine into letting his guard down long enough for Wolverine to cut off Thanos's arm. Spider-Man then used the Gauntlet to undo Thanos's actions.
Marvel/DC crossover
In
Green Lantern VS Silver Surfer, Thanos, discovering a rift into the
DC UniverseThe DC Universe is the shared universe where most of the comic stories published by DC Comics take place. The fictional characters Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are well-known superheroes from this universe. Note that in context, "DC Universe" is usually used to refer to the main DC continuity...
- created by the destruction of
OaOa is a fictional planet that lies at the center of the DC Comics universe. Since its inception, Oa has been the planetary citadel of the Guardians of the Universe and the headquarters of the Green Lantern Corps...
-, attempts to trick
Green LanternThe Green Lantern is the shared primary alias of several fictional characters, superheroes appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. The first Green Lantern was created by writer Bill Finger and artist Martin Nodell in All-American Comics #16 .Each Green Lantern possesses a power ring and...
Kyle RaynerKyle Rayner is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by DC Comics, usually in those starring the Green Lantern Corps, an extraterrestrial police force of which Rayner is a member. Created by writer Ron Marz and artist Darryl Banks, Rayner first appeared in Green Lantern vol...
into helping him harness Oa's power so that he can use it to unmake existence and be united with Death. However, his efforts are interrupted by
Hal JordanHarold "Hal" Jordan is a DC Comics superhero known as Green Lantern, the first human shown to join the Green Lantern Corps and a founding member of the Justice League of America. Jordan is the second DC Comics character to adopt the Green Lantern moniker...
- currently possessed by
ParallaxParallax is a fictional comic book supervillain in the DC Comics universe. Created by writer Ron Marz and artist Darryl Banks for Green Lantern vol...
- and the
Silver SurferThe Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue arc that fans call "The Galactus Trilogy"....
, he and Parallax briefly clashing- Parallax's own powers further enhanced after a donation of energy from the Surfer- before Kyle is able to siphon off their power and transfer it into the Surfer.
In the sequel, DC vs. Marvel, Thanos clashes with
DarkseidDarkseid is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134 and was created by writer-artist Jack Kirby....
, his DC counterpart, in a prolonged battle, before the fight is interrupted by
ThorThor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
,
Captain MarvelCaptain Marvel is a fictional comic book superhero, originally published by Fawcett Comics and later by DC Comics. Created in 1939 by artist C. C. Beck and writer Bill Parker, the character first appeared in Whiz Comics #2...
,
Wonder WomanWonder Woman is a DC Comics superheroine created by William Moulton Marston. She first appeared in All Star Comics #8 . The Wonder Woman title has been published by DC Comics almost continuously except for a brief hiatus in 1986....
, Storm, Green Lantern, and the Silver Surfer.
Amalgam
When the clashing DC and Marvel universes merged into the
Amalgam ComicsAmalgam Comics was a publishing imprint shared by DC Comics and Marvel Comics, in which the two comic book publishers merged their characters into new ones . These characters first appeared in a series of twelve comic books which were published in 1996, between issues 3 and 4 of the Marvel vs...
Universe, Thanos merged with Darkseid to become Thanoseid.
Television
- Thanos features in the animated television series Silver Surfer
Silver Surfer, also known as Silver Surfer: The Animated Series, is an animated television series based on the Marvel Comics superhero which aired on the Fox Kids Network in 1998.-Overview:...
voiced by Gary Krawford. Owing to the FoxFox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
's broadcast standards, Thanos is depicted as a worshipper of a female personification of chaosChaos refers to the formless or void state preceding the creation of the universe or cosmos in the Greek creation myths, more specifically the initial "gap" created by the original separation of heaven and earth....
rather than death.
- Thanos is featured in The Super Hero Squad Show
The Super Hero Squad Show is an American cartoon series by Marvel Animation. It is based on the Marvel Super Hero Squad action figure line from Hasbro, which portray the characters of the Marvel Universe in a cartoonish super-deformed-style...
voiced by Steven BlumSteven Jay Blum is an American voice actor known primarily for his work in anime dubs and video games, using his distinctive deep voice. Among his credits include the voice of Spike Spiegel of the anime series Cowboy Bebop and Mugen of the anime series Samurai Champloo...
in Season One and by Jim CummingsJames Jonah "Jim" Cummings is an American voice actor who has appeared in almost 100 roles. He has appeared in classic animated movies such as Aladdin and The Lion King, as well as taking on roles in more current films, such as Bee Movie, Princess and the Frog, and Winnie the Pooh.-Personal...
in Season Two. In "If This Be My Thanos," he appears before Doctor DoomVictor von Doom is a fictional character who appears in Marvel Comics publications . Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Fantastic Four #5 wearing his trademark metal mask and green cloak...
offering the Infinity Gems if he can help him obtain a specific item from the Baxter Building. He alongside Doctor Doom, MODOKMODOK is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #93 MODOK (acronym for Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing) is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character...
, AbominationThe Abomination is a fictional character, a supervillain that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics...
, and TrapsterThe Trapster , originally known as Paste Pot Pete, is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe.-Publication history:...
attack the Baxter Building while the Super Hero Squad and the Fantastic Four were busy fighting the SkrullThe Skrulls are a fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters that appear in publications by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The Skrulls first appeared in Fantastic Four #2 and were created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby....
s. When the Super Hero Squad and the Fantastic Four returned to help FalconThe Falcon is a fictional comic book superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics.Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Gene Colan, and introduced in Captain America #117 , the character is mainstream comics' first African-American superhero...
and H.E.R.B.I.E.H.E.R.B.I.E. is a fictional character, a robot and an ally of the Fantastic Four in the Marvel Universe...
, the Skrull ship arrived and started to beam up Thanos. It turned out that the Thanos that Doctor Doom was helping was actually a Skrull Con-Man in disguise. In "This Al Dente Earth," the real Thanos was seen when Iron Man was thrown on the window sill of his spaceship and then wiped off. Thanos has been confirmed to be the primary villain in Season Two as he will seek the six Infinity Gems in order to prove his superiority to Nebula and gain supremacy over the universe. In the two-part episode "Another Order of Evil," he finds the Infinity Gauntlet when Captain Marvel arrives on his way to a peace conference between the Kree and the Skrull. Thanos ends up using the Soul Gem to suck Captain Marvel into it. He then plots to use the Soul Gem to cause the Kree and the Skrull to fight each other. He then tried to do the same to the Super Hero Squad only to be stopped by Scarlet Witch (who also manages to free Captain Marvel from the Soul Gem). In the episode "World War Witch," Thanos obtains the Time Gem and tries to send the Space Helicarrier to another time only for Scarlet Witch to end up sent to the World War II era. In the episode "Fate of Destiny", Thanos finally obtained all of the Infinity Stones, but soon after, he lost the Infinity Gauntlet to the Silver Surfer (who was corrupted by the Infinity Sword) and became trapped in the Soul Stone with Adam WarlockAdam Warlock, originally known as Him, is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Fantastic Four #66 and #67 Adam Warlock, originally known as Him, is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel...
, whom he had imprisoned once before. The two appear in the rest of the season in cameos as a "sitcom duo" laying in a bunk bed with Thanos talking about starting a chicken farm and expressing his love of chickens before finally being freed in the episode "The Final Battle," where they go ahead with the farm idea.
Video games
- Thanos appears as the main antagonist in Marvel Super Heroes
is a fighting game developed by Capcom. Originally released in the arcade in 1995 on the CPS-2 arcade system, it was later ported to the Sega Saturn and PlayStation in late 1997...
and War of the GemsMarvel Super Heroes: War of the Gems is the title of a side-scrolling video game based on the events of Marvel Comics' series, Infinity Gauntlet. Adam Warlock calls upon Earth's greatest super heroes to seek out the Infinity Gems before they fall into the wrong hands. In a series, the game is...
, but he is playable in Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroesis a fighting game, developed and published by Capcom. It is the fourth game in the Marvel vs. Capcom series. With the fourth installment of this series, Capcom simplified the controls to make the gameplay more accessible for casual players. The button configuration was trimmed down to 4 main...
.
- Thanos is briefly mentioned in the future part of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is an action role-playing game developed for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox and Xbox 360 by Raven Software and published by Activision. The game was simultaneously ported to the PlayStation Portable and Wii by Vicarious Visions, and to Microsoft Windows by Beenox...
. When it comes to freeing Odin from his dark magic machine confinement in Castle Doom, Uatu mentions that Thanos will seek to conquer Earth in the near future. If Odin is freed, his intervention will prevent Thanos from enslaving Earth in the near future. If not, the Earth will pay a heavy price if Odin will refuse to help Thor fight Thanos, as Thanos will end up enslaving Earth, taking centuries for it to be liberated from his tyranny.
- Thanos is the main antagonist in Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet
Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet is a continuation of the video game Marvel Super Hero Squad and it was released on November 16, 2010. Similar to the first game, it features cartoonish Super-deformed versions of the Marvel Comics characters, as seen in the Marvel Super Hero Squad toy...
.
Toys
- Toy Biz
Marvel Toys is the toy division of Marvel Entertainment, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company....
; Diamond Select ToysDiamond Select Toys was founded in 1999 by sister company Diamond Comics Distributors to create collectibles for children and adults, and has since licensed a variety of pop culture properties, including Marvel Comics, Star Wars, Star Trek, Transformers, Ghostbusters, Halo, G.I. Joe: A Real...
; Bowen DesignsFirst established in 1978 . Bowen Designs is a company dealing in the creation and sale of entertainment-based collectible statues...
and Eaglemoss have also released mini-busts and statues of the character.
- Thanos is the 4th special figurine in The Classic Marvel Figurine Collection
The Classic Marvel Figurine Collection is a collection made by Eaglemoss Publications, through which consumers can collect hand painted lead figurines of the Marvel Comics characters. While regular figurines height is around 9 cm, bigger figurines are produced: bulky characters like the Hulk are...
.
- Thanos is included as a collectible figure from the board game Heroscape
Heroscape is an expandable turn-based miniature wargaming system originally manufactured by Milton Bradley Company, then shifted to Wizards of the Coast, both subsidiaries of Hasbro, Inc., and discontinued by Hasbro in November 2010...
featured in the Marvel crossover set.
- Thanos has had two figures made for the Heroclix
HeroClix is a collectible miniatures game that uses the Clix system. Originally designed and produced by WizKids, it is now owned and marketed by NECA. Players construct teams of comic book heroes, villains, and other characters from popular video games such as Street Fighter, Gears of War, and Halo...
miniatures game, the first in the Infinity Challenge set, the second in the Supernova set.
- Hasbro has came out with a Thanos in the Mighty Muggs line as an exclusive.
- Hasbro added a Thanos figure to its Marvel Super Hero Squad line in Fall 2010.
- Hasbro once again released a Thanos figure, this time in the Marvel Universe Line in Fall 2010.
Collected editions
A number of the stories featuring Thanos have been collected into
trade paperbacksIn comics, a trade paperback is a collection of stories originally published in comic books, reprinted in book format, usually capturing one story arc from a single title or a series of stories with a connected story arc or common theme from one or more titles...
:
- The Life of Captain Marvel (collects Iron Man
Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
#55, Captain MarvelCaptain Marvel is a fictional character owned by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and designed by artist Gene Colan and first appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes #12 Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell) is a fictional character owned by Marvel Comics. The character was created...
#25-34, and Marvel FeatureMarvel Feature was the name of two comic book showcase series published by Marvel Comics in the 1970s. The first volume led to the launching of the new ongoing series The Defenders and Marvel Two-in-One, while volume two led to the new ongoing series Red Sonja.- Volume One :The first series was a...
#12, 1991, ISBN 087135635X)
- Essential Avengers: Volume 6 (includes Captain Marvel #33 and The Avengers
The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
#125 and 135, 576 pages, February 2008, ISBN 0-7851-3058-6)
- The Greatest Battles of the Avengers (includes Avengers Annual #7, 156 pages, December 1993, ISBN 0871359812)
- Essential Marvel Two-in-One: Volume 2 (includes Marvel Two-in-One
Marvel Two-In-One was an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics that featured the Fantastic Four member, the Thing, in a different team-up each issue with a different character. The series continued from the team-up stories starring the Thing in the final two issues of Marvel...
Annual #2, 568 pages, July 2007, ISBN 0-7851-2698-8)
- Marvel Masterworks
Marvel Masterworks are a American collection of hardcover and trade paperback comic book reprints published by Marvel Comics. They are printed in full color and feature various titles from the Golden Age, Pre-Code , Silver Age, and Bronze Age of comics.The collection started in 1987 with volumes...
Warlock: Volume 2 (includes WarlockAdam Warlock, originally known as Him, is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Fantastic Four #66 and #67 Adam Warlock, originally known as Him, is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel...
(vol. 1) #9-11, 15, Avengers Annual #7 and Marvel Two-in-One Annual #2, hardcover, 320 pages, June 2009, ISBN 0-7851-3511-1)
- Silver Surfer: Rebirth Of Thanos (collects Silver Surfer
The Silver Surfer is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Jack Kirby. The character first appears in Fantastic Four #48 , the first of a three-issue arc that fans call "The Galactus Trilogy"....
#34-38, The Thanos Quest miniseries, and "The Final Flower!" from Logan's Run #6, 224 pages, softcover, April 2006, ISBN 0-7851-2046-7, hardcover, August 2010, ISBN 0-7851-4478-1)
- Infinity Gauntlet (collects Infinity Gauntlet limited series, 256 pages, March 2000, ISBN 0871359448, December 2004, ISBN 0-7851-0892-0, July 2006, ISBN 0-7851-2349-0, hardcover, August 2010, ISBN 0-7851-4549-4)
- Infinity War
The Infinity War is a six-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics in 1992. The series was written by Jim Starlin and penciled by Ron Lim, Ian Laughlin, Al Milgrom, Jack Morelli and Christie Scheele....
(collects Infinity War limited series, Warlock and the Infinity Watch #7-10, and Marvel Comics PresentsMarvel Comics Presents was an American comic book anthology series published by Marvel Comics originally from 1988 to 1995; it returned for a second volume in 2007-2008.-Volume 1:The first volume was released on a biweekly basis and lasted for 175 issues...
#108-111, 400 pages, April 2006, ISBN 0-7851-2105-6)
- Infinity Crusade
Infinity Crusade is a six-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics in 1993. The series was written by Jim Starlin and penciled by Ron Lim, Ian Laughlin, Al Milgrom and Jack Morelli....
:
- Volume 1 (collects Infinity Crusade #1-3, Warlock Chronicles
Adam Warlock, originally known as Him, is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Fantastic Four #66 and #67 Adam Warlock, originally known as Him, is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel...
#1-3, and Warlock and the Infinity Watch #18-19, 248 pages, December 2008, ISBN 0-7851-3127-2)
- Volume 2 (collects Infinity Crusade #4-6, Warlock Chronicles #4-5, and Warlock and the Infinity Watch #20-22, 248 pages, February 2009, ISBN 0-7851-3128-0)
- Infinity Abyss
Infinity Abyss is a six-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics from August to October in 2002. The series was written and pencilled by Jim Starlin.-Plot summary:...
(collects Infinity Abyss limited series, 176 pages, 2003, ISBN 0-7851-0985-4)
- Thanos: The End (collects Marvel: The End
Marvel: The End is a six-issue comic book series published in 2003 by Marvel Comics. It was written and penciled by Jim Starlin and inked by Al Milgrom. Marvel: The End is part of the The End line of comics, and is thus far the only publication in that line to actually occur in the actual Marvel...
limited series, 160 pages, May 2004, ISBN 0-7851-1116-6)
- Thanos:
- Epiphany (collects Thanos #1-6, 144 pages, June 2004, ISBN 0-7851-1355-X)
- Samaritan (collects Thanos #7-12, 144 pages, October 2004, ISBN 0-7851-1540-4)
- Annihilation
"Annihilation" was a 2006 crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics, highlighting several outer space-related characters in the Marvel Universe. The central miniseries was written by Keith Giffen, with editor Andy Schmidt.-Publication History:...
:
- Volume 1 (collects Drax the Destroyer miniseries, "Annihilation: Prologue" one-shot and Annihilation: Nova miniseries, 256 pages, hardcover, March 2007, ISBN 0-7851-2511-6, softcover, October 2007, ISBN 0-7851-2901-4)
- Volume 2 (collects Annihilation: Ronan miniseries, Annihilation: Silver Surfer miniseries and Annihilation: Super-Skrull miniseries, 320 pages, hardcover, May 2007, ISBN 0-7851-2512-4, softcover, November 2007, ISBN 0-7851-2902-2)
- Volume 3 (collects "Annihilation: The Nova Corps Files" one-shot/handbook, Annihilation limited series and Annihilation: Heralds Of Galactus miniseries, 304 pages, hardcover, July 2007, ISBN 0-7851-2513-2, softcover, December 2007, ISBN 0-7851-2903-0)
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