Episode 62 - Infinity War – Thanos is Inevitable This week we are preparing for Marvel’s massive crossover event Infinity War by taking a look at one story that provided inspiration for the movie’s plot, and another that gives us a better understanding of its terrifying antagonist Thanos.

This Week In Comics

Bat-Man Day is Saturday, September 16th

• https://www.dc.com/batmanday

New on Marvel Unlimited this Week

• https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-09-10

Recommendation: Blade Runner Comics

• https://titan-comics.com/?tag__series=blade-runner

This Week's Stack

• Infinity Gauntlet (1991) #1-6
• Thanos Rising (2013) #1-5

Character Profile: Thanos

2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics

Infinity Gauntlet #1-6

• Double length books (roughly 40 pages per book)
• Felt like an Avengers title because everyone (that survived the snap) is in this series
• Many panels/lines from these books end up directly in Infinity War/Endgame
• Doing everything to get Mistress Death to love him
• Nebula ends up get the Infinity Gauntlet and causes Earths heroes to seek Thanos’ help to get the gauntlet from her in book 6

Thanos Rising #1-5

• Dark story that revealed Thanos’ change from a timid kid to a killer
• Thanos is again doing everything for the love of Death
• Sixth Sense Twist
• So is Death real like Infinity Gauntlet or...?
• Story and Artwork were top notch.

Final Thoughts

What's Next

• Avengers: Infinity War film from 2018.

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