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
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New on Marvel Unlimited this Week
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Recommendation: Blade Runner Comics
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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.

Signoff 
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