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Creation & Design

Thanos was created by writer Jim Starlin and first appeared in 'The Invincible Iron Man #55'. He was designed as a powerful cosmic villain with a complex personality and motivations.

Early Years

Thanos made his debut in the early 1970s and quickly became a significant figure in the Marvel Universe, often clashing with heroes like Iron Man, Captain Marvel, and the Avengers.

Character Development

Over the years, Thanos has evolved from a straightforward villain to a complex character with philosophical motivations, particularly regarding death and existence, making him one of Marvel's most iconic antagonists.

Cultural Reception

Thanos has received critical acclaim for his depth and complexity, particularly in the context of the Infinity Gauntlet storyline, which is considered one of the greatest comic book stories of all time.

Character Details

Real Name:
Thanos
First Appearance:
Marvel Premiere #1
Aliases:
The Mad Titan, The Destroyer
Species:
Eternal
Gender:
male
Affiliations:
The Black Order, Infinity Watch, Thanos' Army
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Telepathy, Energy manipulation, Immortality
Equipment:
Infinity Gauntlet, Cosmic Cube, Various weapons
Weight:
985lbs
Height:
7' 8"
Eye Color:
purple
Hair Color:
bald

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Marvel Premiere #1
Marvel ⋅ 1972
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Marvel Premiere #1
 
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Rebirth of HIM, renamed Warlock by the High Evolutionary

Debut of Warlock's costume including an unnamed emerald, later revealed to be the Soul Infinity Stone

Warlock #1
Marvel ⋅ 1972
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Warlock #1
 
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Origin of Adam Warlock

The emerald from Marvel Premiere #1 is revealed to be the Soul Stone

[September 2021 - A source has told us that Adam Warlock is confirmed for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3]

Marvel Team-Up #55
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Marvel Team-Up #55
 
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1st appearance of the Power Gem

1st appearance of the Time Gem

1st appearance of the Gardener, an Elder of the Universe

Avengers Annual #7
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Avengers Annual #7
 
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Death of Warlock

Death of Pip the Troll

Death of Gamora

1st appearance of all six Infinity Gems: Soul, Time, Space, Mind, Reality, Power

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First battle of Thanos and Warlock

Spidey Super Stories #39
Marvel ⋅ 1979
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Spidey Super Stories #39
 
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Classic story that introduces the 'Thanos-Copter', a helicopter piloted by Thanos with his name decaled on the tail

Cover appearance of Thanos with the Cosmic Cube

Published for younger readers outside of Marvel continuity

Thanos Quest #1
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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Thanos Quest #1
 
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Thanos gathers the Infinity Gems from the Elders of the Universe

Gem 1: Soul Gem taken from The In-Betweener

Gem 2: Power Gem taken from The Champion of the Universe

Gem 3: Time Gem taken from The Gardener

Thanos Quest #2
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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Thanos gathers the Infinity Gems from the Elders of the Universe

Gem 4: Space Gem taken from The Runner

Gem 5: Reality Gem taken from The Collector

Gem 6: Mind Gem taken from The Grandmaster

Silver Surfer #44
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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Silver Surfer #44
 
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Debut of the Infinity Gauntlet

Marvel Age #99
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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Marvel Age #99
 
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Preview of the The Infinity Gauntlet

Seven-page preview that preceded the series by three months

Infinity Gauntlet #1
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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Infinity Gauntlet #1
 
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"Infinity Gauntlet" Part 1

A popular six-issue limited series that effects the entire Marvel Universe

Thanos eliminates half of the world's population using the Infinity Gauntlet to impress the cosmic entity, Death

Infinity Gauntlet #2
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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Infinity Gauntlet #2
 
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"Infinity Gauntlet" Part 2

1st appearance of Epoch, a cosmic entity who selects champions to wield the Quantum Bands

Infinity Gauntlet #3
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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Infinity Gauntlet #3
 
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"Infinity Gauntlet" part 3

1st appearance of Terraxia whom Thanos creates in an attempt to make Death jealous

1st cameo appearance of Master Hate, a cosmic entity and antithesis to Mistress Love

Infinity Gauntlet #4
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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"Infinity Gauntlet" part 4

Death of Captain America, Cyclops, Iron Man, Namor, Quasar, Spider-Man and others

Infinity Gauntlet #5
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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Infinity Gauntlet #5
 
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"Infinity Gauntlet" part 5

Nebula wields the Infinity Gauntlet

1st full appearance of Master Hate aka Sire Hate

Infinity Gauntlet #6
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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"Infinity Gauntlet" part 6

Adam Warlock assumes control of the Infinity Gauntlet

What If...? #49
Marvel ⋅ 1993
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What If...? #49
 
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What if..."Silver Surfer Possessed the Infinity Gauntlet"

Avengers #12
Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Avengers #12
 
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Iron Man wields the Infinity Gauntlet

Red Hulk joins the Avengers, invited by Captain America

Thanos Quest
Reprint ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2012
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Reprint of Thanos Quest (1990) issues #1 and #2 , a two-part limited series by Jim Starlin where Thanos obtains the Infinity Gems one-by-one

Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates #25
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates #25
 
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1st full appearance of Kang, Susan Storm

Hulk wields the Infinity Gauntlet

Thor #6
Marvel ⋅ 2020
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Thor #6
 
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Teaser appearance of Thanos wearing a black gauntlet with the Black Infinity Stone on one hand and holding Mjolnir encrusted with Infinity Gems in the other

One-page tribute to Joe Sinnott (1926 - 2020)

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