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Thanos

The Mad Titan Thanos quests across the universe in search of the Infinity Stones, intending to use their limitless power for shocking purposes.

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The Mad Titan called Thanos is known across all reality as one of the most powerful beings in existence. Obsessed with order and fate, the god works tirelessly to bring all living things to heel—to make the universe as he sees it should be. 


Obsessed with death. Hungry for power. Some call him the Mad Titan. His name is Thanos.

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The First Appearance of Thanos, the Mad Titan who would possess the Infinity Gauntlet!  Iron Man confronts the dual threat of the Blood Brothers! Guest-starring Drax the Destroyer!

Iron Man (1968) #55

The Avengers band together to face the cosmic invasion force of the Mad Titan Thanos! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes defend the planet from this dire threat?

Avengers (1963) #125

Silver Surfer (1987) #38

Thanos Quest (1990) #1

One of the biggest events ever to hit the Marvel Universe! For Thanos, the Infinity Gauntlet was the ultimate prize to be coveted above all else. With it came omnipotence. Now it's up to Earth's super heroes to make a desperate attempt to thwart this mad god's insane plunge into galactic self-destruction.

Infinity Gauntlet (1991) #1

A band of Thanos doppelgangers are bent on unmaking reality. Seven heroes must band together with the original Thanos to stop that from happening.

Infinity Abyss (2002) #1

The most powerful, enigmatic villain in the Marvel Universe takes center stage in a galaxy-spanning new ongoing series by his creator, JIM STARLIN (MARVEL UNIVERSE: THE END). 
He's held ultimate power in his hands, only to see it all slip away time and again. His attempts at conquest and destruction have all been thwarted. So what inner demons drive the mad Titan known as Thanos towards his goals ... and what hidden desires pull at his heart and mind now?
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Thanos (2003) #1

"GOD WAR"<br>It's battleground Earth as the God War between Halcyon and Acheron comes crashing down on New York! The Fantastic Four stand as our last, best hope against Ronan the Accuser, who has passed the irrevocable sentence of death to the Earth. Not to be missed! Part 6 (of 6)<br> 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99<br>

Ultimate Fantastic Four (2003) #38

He's back...Thanos! How did he return? Why is he back? And what does the appearance of the galaxy's #1 threat mean for our rag-tag band of universal protectors? Find out in the next issue of the comic that CosmicBookNews.com calls "Awesome. Amazingly, jaw-droppingly awesome."
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Guardians of the Galaxy (2008) #25

THE NEXT HUGE MARVEL COSMIC EVENT IS HERE!
The dangerous and mysterious fissure known as The Fault has opened, and the dark forces of a rival universe where there is no death are pouring through to claim ours! Nova, The Silver Surfer, Quasar, Gladiator and more of the greatest cosmic champions of the Marvel Universal line up to stop them, but it could be more than even they can handle. Luckily, Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon and some of the galaxy's underdog, never-say-die heroes have a plan. It's a crazy plan. It's called...Thanos! Welcome to the end of everything, brought to you by acclaimed writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning and superstar artist Miguel Sepulveda (THUNDERBOLTS)! So grab your blaster and find out why critics like Ain't It Cool News raves "(Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning) succeed in producing the most entertaining super hero comic books on the stands today."
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The Thanos Imperative (2010) #1

What comes after "Marvel NOW!"? Whatever it is, it starts HERE. The vile face left movie audiences in shock after last summer's Marvel Studios' "The Avengers" movie, but who is this eerily disturbing villain? Thanos rises as the unrivaled rogue of wretchedness in this gripping tale of tragedy, deceit and destiny. Where did this demi-god of death and destruction come from and...more importantly what does he want? The answers come from the incredible creative team of Jason Aaron (Wolverine, X-Men Origins) and Simone Bianchi (Wolverine, Astonishing X-Men) as they take you on journey that will not only change the course of one boy's life...but will soon change the very nature of the Marvel Universe.

Thanos Rising (2013) #1

There is an imbalance in the universe. And since his latest return from oblivion, Thanos himself feels...incomplete. Now, the so-called Mad Titan would put both wrongs right. The revelatory waters of the Infinity Well lead Thanos on a new quest, with a once-sworn enemy at his side. A crusade that will bring confrontation with the Silver Surfer and the galaxy's mightiest heroes, the Annihilators. An odyssey that will change everything. Cosmic maestro Jim Starlin returns to his signature character in a tale of death and rebirth that will transform the Marvel Universe once more!

Thanos: The Infinity Revelation (2014)

EVIL HAS BEEN UNLEASHED ON THE UNIVERSE. Thanos, possibly the most evil individual in the Marvel Universe, is back?and he's out for vengeance on all who would oppose him. Unfortunately for the Mad Titan, he's also heading for an unexpected reckoning?with his family. Take an ongoing walk on the dark side of the galaxy, following the deadly trail of destruction left in the wake of?THANOS!

Thanos (2016) #1

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The last of the Eternal Titans, Thanos has long held the title of Marvel’s galactic overlord. Now, discover the Titan behind the tyrant.

"I did not ask for your trust. I demand only your obedience."

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