So as you read here, I have signed up for Comixology. I’m really digging how they scroll through the panels. They did a great job with that feature and it makes focusing and reading the comics much easier for me. I’m a book reader, and the whole comics format is new to me.
After all the Infinity War stuff we’ve been watching over the last 10 years, many of us comic book newcomers are naturally interested in Thanos. I’m actually reading an origin novel about him called “Thanos: Titan Consumed,” and it’s pretty good so far. When I started reading this origin comic, I noticed that although the two stories share some common elements, they differ quite a bit in their core narratives.
In one version, Thanos is loved and accepted by his father and the Titans. In the other, he is feared and rejected by everyone, including his own father. The thread that both stories share is Sui San, his mother, and how she disliked him from the moment she saw the being who would bring death.
I finished this 5-comic series fairly quickly and enjoyed it. It takes us back to Thanos’ youth and shows how he became who he is. I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but if you like Thanos and are new to comics, you might enjoy this story. I’m not sure how it fits with previous comics, but it was entertaining. From what I understand via Wikipedia, this was the first Thanos origin story. Still, like I said, it’s quite different from the novel I’m reading. Oh well, go figure. It’s pretty cool, and I can’t wait to read more!
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