However, they help set up his role in future issues.

These issues mostly have Thanos in a small role or only feature a cameo from him.

Only the 'I, Thanos' stories from the Marvel Comics Presents issues are relevant to this reading order.

However, it has some of his long-term plans come to fruition in a way that highlights his ingenuity.

This issue does not feature a physical appearance from Thanos.

Infinity War ( Review) ( Reading Order) 2

Infinity Gauntlet ( Review) ( Reading Order) Silver Surfer Epic Collection: Thanos Quest ( Review) 3 Silver Surfer Epic Collection: Thanos Quest ( Review)

Silver Surfer Epic Collection: Thanos Quest ( Review) 1 Silver Surfer: Rebirth of Thanos ( Review) Shortly after this, Jim Starlin began writing the Adam Warlock ( Reading Order) series and brought Thanos back through storylines from that comic. Though Thanos debuted in an issue of Iron Man, his earliest major role was in the Captain Marvel ( Reading Order) series, where the “Thanos War” ( Reading Order), a storyline mostly written by Jim Starlin, played out. He does not have any appearances prior to this point. Jump to: Silver Age – Bronze Age – Modern Age (1986-1996) – Modern Age (1996-2003) – Modern Age (2003-2012) – Marvel NOW! Bronze Age All of this can be found under the “Continuity” section of each link.Ī full Thanos Reading Order can be seen here. Every “Review” link will provide a detailed continuity breakdown of that story and will explain any reference the story makes to other aspects of the Marvel Universe. The continuity details relating to each specific storyline are explained in the “Review” of each storyline. This reading order may not encompass every one of Thanos’ appearances but is an outline of the major ones and the stories that affect them. Jim Starlin created Thanos and has worked on the character extensively since his introduction. This Silver Surfer graphic novel dates from 1991, a time when, based on his other material, Jim Starlins enthusiasm was low while his commercial success. This reading order is designed to give an outline of Jim Starlin’s time writing Thanos for Marvel Comics.

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