Entity: THANOS
Thanos is a dominant supervillain from Marvel Comics whose objective is to obtain the Infinity Stones to wipe out half of all living creatures in the universe for balance. The word 'Thanos' is also sometimes used as a male first name, derived from Athanasios, meaning immortal.
THANOS
Etymology
'Thanos' is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The name is sometimes used as a male first name, derived from Athanasios, meaning immortal.
Definition
Thanos is a dominant supervillain from Marvel Comics who seeks to achieve balance by wiping out half of all living creatures in the universe using the Infinity Stones.
Historical Context
Created by writer/artist Jim Starlin, Thanos first appeared in The Invincible Iron Man #55 in February 1973.
Cultural Significance
Thanos has become an iconic character in popular culture, known for his quest to bring balance to the universe by eradicating half of all life.
Related Concepts
- Infinity Stones
- Marvel Comics
See Also
A dominant supervillain from Marvel Comics who seeks to achieve balance by wiping out half of all living creatures in the universe using the Infinity Stones.