![]() ![]() Warlock, along with that first major conflict, is collected here. It would also lead into the first gathering of the Infinity Gems, as well as the first conflict between Thanos and the Avengers. Thanos and Warlock would occasionally work together, establishing a frenemy-ship that would span decades. The Warlock series largely followed Adam Warlock, and his struggles with identity, his evil half, and the power of the Soul Gem.īut when Thanos stepped onto the stage after his initial appearance in Captain Marvel, the book became just as much about Thanos as Warlock. In the pages of Warlock, the Infinity Gems would make their first appearance, as Adam Warlock’s Soul Gem. 24 WARLOCK BY JIM STARLINĪnother of Thanos’ archenemies, Warlock was far more intimately tied to the Mad Titan than Mar-Vell. This story, along with various other minor Thanos appearances, is collected here. The series also saw the first appearance of Death, the cosmic abstract, and Thanos’ one true love. With this series, Starlin established the Thanos mythos that would continue on into the present day.Īlthough the Infinity Gems had yet to appear, it firmly established Thanos as master manipulator, conqueror, and general universe-level threat. There, he battled Kree Captain Mar-Vell (sharing a body with Rick Jones) and the Thing, in a bid to conquer the universe. His story would continue in the pages of Captain Marvel. Way back in 1973, Thanos made his first appearance in an Iron Man comic, of all places. We’ll start at the beginning, so to speak. So strap in, bust out the wallet and the Amazon Prime membership (or InStockTrades), and get ready for some long nights reading under the covers with a flashlight. And what better way to live up to that name than by giving you a comprehensive reading list to get you ready for Infinity War! Yes, comics! Where it all began! A writer and an artist (and sometimes an inker, colorist, and letterer) getting together to tell a story! From a (reasonably) complete history of Thanos, to some background on the Infinity Gems/Stones, and with some comedy thrown in on the side, this list is the perfect primer for one of the biggest movie events this century. CBR still stands for Comic Book Resources, after all. But how do we stay connected to Infinity War without actually risking spoilers? But how can we occupy our minds in the meantime? We’re all pretty excited, after all. At this point, wild speculation is pointless, and any hint of a real spoiler is enough to cause any fan to unplug the computer or toss their phone as quickly as possible. With Avengers: Infinity War only a scant few weeks away, the internet is abuzz with rumors, gossip, and speculation. You Are Reading : Bound For War 25 Comics Every Fan Should Read Before Infinity War ![]() But it’ll also be pulling from more than 40 years of comics. ![]() Infinity War is the culmination of 10 years’ worth of movies.
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