I know most people call Thursday, Thorsday but with the release of the first issue of Infinity I am going to call today Thanos Thursday or maybe even Thanosday. Too much? Well you get my point, LoL. Anyway, I wanted to take this time to talk about a vital issue in the origin of Thanos. Thanos Rising #4 is when Thanos realizes who, or shall I say what he is and who he loves.
Thanos Rising #4 starts with Thanos on another planet with more victims for his murderous nature. One of his men questions him and tells him that he has gone mad. Thanos doesn’t realize why his men cannot see his lover when she is right beside him at all times. He breaks and questions this girl from his past that he has grown to love and she finally makes Thanos realize just who she is. She is the one thing that Thanos loves most, she is Death! He also makes the discovery that he cannot die. Knowing that his life is nothing but Death, he lays in a course for Titan and his coming guns blazing.
Thanos has always been one of those characters that gets your heart racing when he makes and appearance. It was that unknown origin that intrigued people. Sure there were hints here and there, but he was a mystery. What I love about the Thanos Rising series is simply the story behind the monster. Jason Aaron’s writing is so well that you can actually feel the mood change as you read the book. I have enjoyed every issue immensely and I would recommend this book to anyone, Now my eyes are set on the prize which is the new Infinity titles and tie-ins. Just who is Thanos targeting now and who will perish at the hands of Thanos?
I give this book a perfect 10 out of 10 rating and suggest you get your copy. If your local comic supplier doesn’t have the issue in stock, just go to Comixology and either do a digital download or order a copy ASAP.
Until next time, Get Your Read On!
