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Thanos #2 Page #6! by Thanos Creator Jim Starlin! The Origin of Thanos!

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Title:	Thanos #2 Page #6! by Thanos Creator Jim Starlin! The Origin of Thanos!
Artist:	Jim Starlin (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	842
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Comments:	3
Added to Site:	12/25/2017
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Great 2 Page Spread by Jim Starlin! The Origin of one of his signature Marvel Characters!

Thanos was created by Jim Starlin and first appeared in Iron Man Vol.1 issue 55 (1973).

Originally conceived by Starlin as a cosmic scientist based on Jack Kirby's Fourth World character Metron the appearance and feel of Thanos was changed when Starlin was told: "If you are going to copy the New Gods, why not use the really cool one?"

Born to the Eternals Mentor and Sui-San, Thanos was subject to the Deviant gene at birth. As a result, Thanos became like that of a 'mutant' of Titan (the sixth orbiting moon of Saturn) where he developed a purple, hide-like skin along with strength and other physical abilities far surpassing that of other Titans.

This mutation also augmented the powers he inherently possessed as a descendant of the Eternals. Growing to become the most powerful Titan, his skin developed in such a fashion so as to allow the Titan to not only absorb cosmic energy on a atomic level, but also then manipulate it as kinetic force via conscious choice.

Though never shunned by his family as a youth, Thanos was feared and shunned by his fellow Titan peers as a result of his unique qualities. His brother, Eros, was groomed from their childhood to eventually replace their father in the role of what constituted a leader among their people. Eros would, throughout their youth, be fawned over by loving friends and family, whom much favored him over Thanos. Feeling the sting of such ostracism, Thanos would find solace and purpose in other pursuits. On one fateful day, in an all but forgotten subterranean temple, an enterprising young Thanos would find companionship in the form of Mistress Death.

Decades would pass and Thanos' relationship with Mistress Death grew and eventually blossomed into a dark and forbidden romance. Under Death's tutelage, he grew even stronger and more powerful - well versed in the Black Arts, which had long been forbidden on Titan. She taught Thanos that knowledge is power, and that power is everything.

True to his beginnings,Thanos ever seeks out the mysteries to power for personal use or as a ward from enemies seeking retribution. Yet even the quest for power is dwarfed by endeavors or errant missions for Mistress Death in an attempt to curry her favor. Always Thanos seeks power - but is forever wed to his quest to be found worthy as Death's cohort. He has succeeded on multiple occasions, but has been consistently defeated. Most often though, as in the case of the Cosmic Cube, The Infinity Gauntlet and lastly in the story told in Marvel: The End - it is a result of a deep psychological construct. In critical moments during these events, Thanos provides a window to his enemies into his subconscious which belies the belief that he does not deserve or even want the power he seeks. This has been most often presented by the personification of his foil - Adam Warlock - whom maintains a prescient link to Thanos through their extended contact within the Soul Gem.

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frank x townsondecker
Member Since 2006

Posted on 12/25/2017

Nice!

douglas smith
Member Since 2006

Posted on 12/26/2017

Nice pick up....Thanos rules!!......DOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jonathan H
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/11/2022

Wow so cool! Great Dps!! Great art!

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