In this new original novel by bestselling author Barry Lyga, learn the origins of the most feared force in the universe, and see how Thanos became the Titan consumed by his quest for power. Time Reality. Space. Mind. Soul. Power. Born on a doomed world and made an outcast for his physical deviancy and intimidating intellect, Thanos believes he sees something everyone else chooses to ignore: a way to save his home and the people of Titan for generations to come. But what he perceives as genius, they see as madness. Now exiled from his home world, Thanos is determined to find the means to return to Titan and implement his plan. His journey through the galaxy is a desperate race to save everything. Thanos will be successful-no matter how many billions have to die to bring balance to the universe. Learn the origins of the most formidable foe the Avengers, Doctor Strange, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and Black Panther have ever faced-a foe whom even a group of remarkable people, pulled together to fight the battles nobody else could, failed to stop.

It's the confrontation that every single Marvel comic has been building to: the Merc With a Mouth versus the Jerk With That Jaw! Deadpool goes to Infinity and beyond when he throws down the gauntlet against Thanos of Titan! These calamitous combatants are two sides of an unholy love triangle, with Death their fickle mistress. But when everything in the universe stops dying, could the bombshell with the killer cheekbones have her bony hands full with someone else?!? Who ever heard of a love square? How would that even work? The Mad Titan and the Crazy Cretin may just have to team up to find out what gives as they head "From Her to Eternity!" Guest-starring Marvel's most popular and beloved character, the Black Talon - plus some nobodies called the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Collects Thanos #1-6. Thanos, possibly the most diabolical individual in the Marvel Universe, is back — and he’s out for vengeance on all who would oppose him! Unfortunately for the Mad Titan, he’s also heading for an unexpected reckoning with his family. Take an ongoing walk on the dark side of the galaxy, and follow the deadly trail of destruction left in the wake of Thanos! He is pure evil. He is unstoppable. And it’s time for someone — anyone — to take him down.

Collects Thanos (2019) #1-6. Thanos is dead! The Mad Titan has been executed by the deadliest assassin in the galaxy: his adopted daughter, Gamora! But long before their twisted familial relationship came to a bloody end, how did it begin? Travel back to Gamora’s childhood and the day her life changed forever. What kind of a father figure was the brutal and merciless Thanos of Titan? And did he mold her into what she became, or was Gamora born to be one of the most ferocious warriors in the cosmos? As Thanos’ unholy Black Order forms, Gamora’s training begins in the face of an oncoming war! But as the threat of mutiny grows, Thanos will do anything to keep his power — no matter the cost. A chain of events will spawn bloodshed and betrayal across the galaxy…but what does the Magus have to do with it?

Jim Starlin and Alan Davis return in the first of a new trilogy! The Mad Titan has everything he ever wanted - but satisfaction is not in Thanos' vocabulary. When a temporal distortion on Titan draws his attention, he finds the purpose he's been searching for: saving himself! An old enemy lurks in the far future, and it'll take the combined wits of Thanos, his brother Eros, and time-travel master Kang the Conqueror to stop it - and save the multiverse. But there are other players in this cosmic chess game - and Thanos may fi nd himself outmatched! What lies ahead for the so-called Avatar of Death?

Collects Thanos: A God Up There Listening #1-4, Thanos Annual #1.

Collects Thanos Rising #1-5. The vile face of Thanos left audiences in shock after last summer's Marvel Studios' "The Avengers" movie...but who is this eerily disturbing villain? Discover the hidden truth, as Thanos rises as the unrivaled rogue of wretchedness in this gripping tale of tragedy, deceit and destiny. Where did this demi-god of destruction come from - and more importantly, what does he want from the universe? Death has been shadowing Thanos for his entire life, watching his inner darkness grow...but why? The answers come from the incredible creative team of Jason Aaron (Wolverine, X-Men Origins) and Simone Bianchi (Wolverine, Astonishing X-Men)! Prepare for a journey that will not only change the course of one boy's life...but will soon change the very nature of the Marvel Universe. What comes after "Marvel NOW!"? Whatever it is, it starts HERE!

Ask the most powerful beings in the galaxy how they fear the universe will end, and in their most honest moment, they will answer with two words: “Thanos wins.” Now that disturbing thought becomes a horrific reality! See what happens when the Mad Titan achieves his ultimate victory. Will he cause the cosmos to spiral downward into chaos and death…or will something very different happen? Plus: In the far future, an iconic and unexpected Marvel character has become — the Cosmic Ghost Rider! But following his experiences at the Titan’s hands, what are his vengeful plans for…baby Thanos?