Infinity War "I Will Bathe The Starways In Your Blood!" The Thanos / Josh Brolin Thread - Part 1

[jaqua99]

Does anyone think Thanos isn't going to have any super powers outside of strength without the gems?

I want to see Doctor Strange or Scarlet Witch try to create illusion, only for him to attack their minds, in ckassic Thanos style.

 

[StarLord]

He can shoot cosmic energy blasts from his eyes and hands in the comics, but I don't know if that will be his power in the MCU.

 

[jaqua99]

He can shoot cosmic energy blasts from his eyes and hands in the comics, but I don't know if that will be his power in the MCU.

I know. And I kind of doubt it, to be honest

 

[Lookhowfunnyiam]

It looks like they just slapped some pink paint on Brolin and called it a day.

If you’re going to be that hyperbolic, there’s no point in talking to you.

You want to act like an infant, don’t be surprised when other posters treat you like an infant.

 

[The Endless]

I know. And I kind of doubt it, to be honest

Well I know it's only lip service so far... But he's been called the most powerful being in the universe a few times. And people clearly fear him before they knew of his quest to get the stones.

I think he'll have a few tricks up his sleeves.

 

[The Endless]

Maaan, this sounds fantastic! What's the name of the comics?

Check out Thanos Quest. Great insight into Thanos. Also Annihilation.

 

[jaqua99]

Check out Thanos Quest. Great insight into Thanos. Also Annihilation.

Add Infinity Gauntlet all the up to The End

 

[Raiden]

Well I know it's only lip service so far... But he's been called the most powerful being in the universe a few times. And people clearly fear him before they knew of his quest to get the stones.

I think he'll have a few tricks up his sleeves.

Yeah, Thanos had clearly commanded an army and ordered Loki to do his deeds in The Avengers; if he only has super strength then I don't see how he can be feared in the galaxy.

 

[Patchwork Man]

Holy ****, this fan modification looks WAY more like Thanos. The internet is having a field day with the lack of armor. But he still looks cool

Infinitesimally better. Guy on the right: Thanos. Guy on the left: Hicks, Director of Sanitation on Sakaar.

 

[Bren]

I'm fine with Thanos' look but that manip sure is nice
I'm imagining that with his helmet, wow!

 

[Cretaceous Clay]

Infinitesimally better.

Did you mean infinitely better?

Infinitesimal means so tiny as to be non-existent.

EDIT: asking for clarification, not to be a dick. I legit am not sure which you mean...

 

[The Endless]

That manip is great. But I do understand why they wanted him to be more human.

I wonder if the whole Deviant thing will be mentioned?

 

[terry78]

If Starlin says it works, I'll take his word for it. He's never been one to say something is good if it indeed sucks.

 

[Patchwork Man]

Jim's great, but I'm sure he's not about to make disparaging remarks while waiting for the sweet checks that are going to show up in his mailbox.

 

[StarLord]

Jim's great, but I'm sure he's not about to make disparaging remarks while waiting for the sweet checks that are going to show up in his mailbox.

Not that ''sweet''.

 

[Patchwork Man]

Not that ''sweet''.

Yes, I remember that, but maybe the Mouse will finally step up with the proper amount. Disney's honchos are going to fill a swimming pool with IW money and attempt to dog-paddle in it.

 

[ArmsHeldOut]

I don't like the modern Thanos. I don't care much for the over-reliance on goons, the de-emphasis of his intelligence and cunning in favor of his power, and the increased sadism and violence. His role in Secret Wars was what really underscored how poor the modern interpretation of the character, as the old Thanos would've never wasted his time in petty destruction and murder and would've been doing what Doom was doing.

I think it was a smart move on the part of the Russos, film writers, et al. to draw from various depictions of Thanos in the comics, and let's be honest: modern takes on the character haven't all been lacking. I personally enjoyed how he was used in Hickman's "Infinity" limited series as well as his run on New Avengers. It's a shame the guy no longer works for Marvel because he's one of the best writers in the business.

Moreover, surrounding Thanos with formidable allies like Corvus Glaive and Proxima Midnight doesn't make him any less cunning in my eyes. If anything, it speaks to his leadership prowess that he's capable of managing such an imposing and disparate group of individuals. Their inclusion also serves a secondary role (provided that they're portrayed as fully formed, three-dimensional characters), as it brings a slightly new dimension to the tired ensemble hero vs CGI villain dynamic. I could be wrong, but I suspect that audiences respond a little better to larger than life characters who aren't loners (e.g., JL's Steppenwolf).

We'll see, though.

 

[SilverBatarangs]

Not that I care about powerlevels or anything, but for someone said to be the most powerful being in the Universe, that Thanos punch looked weak as f***.

Yeah, it does seem like they really toned down his strength.
Then again, that's just one punch. He may not have been intending to kill Tony.

 

[Webfoot Hero]

I think it was a smart move on the part of the Russos, film writers, et al. to draw from various depictions of Thanos in the comics, and let's be honest: modern takes on the character haven't all been lacking. I personally enjoyed how he was used in Hickman's "Infinity" limited series as well as his run on New Avengers. It's a shame the guy no longer works for Marvel because he's one of the best writers in the business.

Moreover, surrounding Thanos with formidable allies like Corvus Glaive and Proxima Midnight doesn't make him any less cunning in my eyes. If anything, it speaks to his leadership prowess that he's capable of managing such an imposing and disparate group of individuals. Their inclusion also serves a secondary role (provided that they're portrayed as fully formed, three-dimensional characters), as it brings a slightly new dimension to the tired ensemble hero vs CGI villain dynamic. I could be wrong, but I suspect that audiences respond a little better to larger than life characters who aren't loners (e.g., JL's Steppenwolf).

We'll see, though.

I think him having a group of nearly equally-powerful generals is a good thing since it makes him more of a threat to the Avengers, Earth, and the universe than if he was doing everything himself.

 

[BigThor]

Not that I care about powerlevels or anything, but for someone said to be the most powerful being in the Universe, that Thanos punch looked weak as f***.

I've been thinking the same thing, Hulk's punches look far more powerful in comparison.

 

[Iceman]

I think him having a group of nearly equally-powerful generals is a good thing since it makes him more of a threat to the Avengers, Earth, and the universe than if he was doing everything himself.

It works so much better with powerful generals rather than just the big bad and a bunch of mindless drones like we’ve had in the first 2 films.

 

[jaqua99]

I've been thinking the same thing, Hulk's punches look far more powerful in comparison.

I don't know. Hulk' punches rag doll people.

But Iron man dropped limp like a damn fly. How "far" he goes is irrelevant, I would imagine that one punch from Thanos probably took Iron man out of comission given how he dropped so hard, and limp. Hulk may knock him farther, but I can see Iron man getting up after a punch from Hulk.

How *far* characters punch others in the MCU is vastly overrated. Hulk is the only one to send others flying.

 

[jaqua99]

The Black Order are his family

 

[KaijuDude1992]

I also think Tony is out for a while after that punch from Thanos. If you watch that scene in slow motion a big piece of his face armor actually goes flying off, so Thanos definitely did some real damage with that hit and he probably wasn't even trying.

 

[Consona]

Check out Thanos Quest. Great insight into Thanos. Also Annihilation.

Add Infinity Gauntlet all the up to The End

Thx!

I also think Tony is out for a while after that punch from Thanos. If you watch that scene in slow motion a big piece of his face armor actually goes flying off, so Thanos definitely did some real damage with that hit and he probably wasn't even trying.

That hit was a proper KO. Really liked how heavy it felt. t: