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Thanos Returns This April

The Mad Titan gets a limited series for his latest tale!

Cosmic fans, get some confetti ready because you'll likely want to celebrate. Last week Marvel released a teaser simply stating "BIRTH." Now we have an idea what that's about. Thanos is not only coming back with his own limited series called THANOS RISING in April, but it's being written by Jason Aaron (who is currently killing it on THOR: GOD OF THUNDER) and the very talented artist Simone Bianchi.

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The limited series will dive into the cosmic villain's earliest years on his home planet Titan and showcase the course of events that turned him into such a formidable foe. The timing couldn't be any better since so many people are now itching to learn more about Thanos after that mid-credit scene in The Avengers. .

Aaron shared some details about the upcoming comic with Marvel.com.

This is not a super hero story. There are no good guys swooping in to save the day here. This is the origin story of a very bad dude. A cosmic mass murderer.

Aaron also said he thinks run will stay true to Jim Starlin's original ideas for the Mad Titan while expanding on some parts of his origin, and even diving into Thanos' odd romantic history.

Thanos fans, are you psyched to see this team take a shot at the character?

Source: Marvel.com

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sweet!

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Ahh I so want this but my budget might not stretch.

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origin story?? Hmmm I smell a reboot

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So it wasn't Thanos Jr. (+)
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Is this the same as what Son of Titan would have been?

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Thats cool for Thanos fans, but wasn't this canceled? And after he was made to be a chump in Assemble, I hope this does him justice.

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I didn't even require an explanation. Thank you for sharing.

- Also, Marvel, please stop putting that damn ugly red banner on the books which takes away from the art form. It's ridiculous and I don't give two bits over what ridiculous overhaul you're going through to make money. Just make good stories and combine it with great art - voila. It's not like you needed them in the 60's-80's.

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Heads up buddy this new mini series might begin the process of redemption for Thanos after Bendis ruined him.

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@Lvenger:

I sure hope so. Bendis was so incompetent.

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Hmm. Not sure I can afford to add this to my list, what with Age Of Ultron happening at the same time. I'll think about it. Thanks for letting us know. :)

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Not gonna buy it!

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Sweet! This is what I hoped it would be when the BIRTH teaser was released!

Aaron + Bianchi doing Thanos: Year One? Just take my money now.

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@Grey56 said:

I didn't even require an explanation. Thank you for sharing.

- Also, Marvel, please stop putting that damn ugly red banner on the books which takes away from the art form. It's ridiculous and I don't give two bits over what ridiculous overhaul you're going through to make money. Just make good stories and combine it with great art - voila. It's not like you needed them in the 60's-80's.

Yes! Those damn banners ruin the covers!

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Marvel produces way too many spin off titles for characters that don't deserve them.

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cool

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Am I the only one who hates Simone Binachi's work? I literally can't stand his art!

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::sigh:: We're not even a month into 2013 and 'rise' has twice reared its silly head again. First the new Ghost in the Shell animation, and now this title.

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@FoxxFireArt:

I don't see why Thanos doesn't deserve one. At his best, he is one of the coolest Marvel villains. Granted, at his worst, he can be pretty lousy.

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Awesome, definitely buying this

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Love thanos, should be fun

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Thanos origin stories? I'm down!

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That cover is more than epic.

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If he is half as cool as one armed, one eyed, crazy, old man Thor. I might have to check it out.

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wow thanos origin story, ill pick it up for sure

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I see over the course of the next 2 years a lot of stories like this. Also more involving the Gaurdians. Gotta get everything and everyone familiar with the events leading up to Avengers 2

@Grey56 said:

I didn't even require an explanation. Thank you for sharing.

- Also, Marvel, please stop putting that damn ugly red banner on the books which takes away from the art form. It's ridiculous and I don't give two bits over what ridiculous overhaul you're going through to make money. Just make good stories and combine it with great art - voila. It's not like you needed them in the 60's-80's.

I don't mind it for an issue or two. I hate what DC does more when they are just placing adds at the top of their comics (save Africa, Arrow, Dark Knight, etc). Marvel does a better job of this by just changing their logo on the cover. Maybe they can just create a new Marvel NOW logo similar to how DC has The New 52 just as an add-on to the cover title.

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@Lvenger said:

Heads up buddy this new mini series might begin the process of redemption for Thanos after Bendis ruined him.

haha I am gonna read the sh*t out of it, again again if it does.

If Thanos is actually redeemed i am gonna get 5 copies of the whole series, its my promise to the writer :)

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@CRTrobinson: @CRTrobinson said:

Am I the only one who hates Simone Binachi's work? I literally can't stand his art!

WHAT is possibly bad about thease

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@Killemall said:

@Lvenger said:

Heads up buddy this new mini series might begin the process of redemption for Thanos after Bendis ruined him.

haha I am gonna read the sh*t out of it, again again if it does.

If Thanos is actually redeemed i am gonna get 5 copies of the whole series, its my promise to the writer :)

Gah- its my job to alert Killemall to things like these.

Consider yourself warned >.<

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@laflux:

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<3

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Cool

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Dammit Marvel! I was finally starting to narrow down my pull list but you keep teasing more series that I want!

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Has his origin not been told?

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@sora_thekey:

It has, but never in great detail.

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@sora_thekey: It's been told, but never played out. Brief stories. There is plenty to elaborate on.

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@CRTrobinson said:

Am I the only one who hates Simone Binachi's work? I literally can't stand his art!

I think you are

@G_Money_Christmas said:

Dammit Marvel! I was finally starting to narrow down my pull list but you keep teasing more series that I want!

Exactly

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This makes sense that this is a limited series

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Sigh, I was really hoping for Thanos Jr., that would have been super trippy. Oh well this still looks solid, and Jason Aaron has grown on me hugely. If this is a limited series I will probably pick it up. And besides, if its an origin that means Starfox will show up. I love that dude.

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@laflux said:

Gah- its my job to alert Killemall to things like these.

Consider yourself warned >.<

Also Marvel writer could we please get a back story on Reality - 9047 crazy a$$ Thermos :p he was badass, even manage to beat Tom Defalco's avatar on panel :p

Say what you will Thermos was a badass :)

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I hope Surfer and Adam Warlock are soon to follow.

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Jason Aaron and Simone Bianchi.

Do you REALLY need more informations?

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YES *insert M. Bison gif*

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:D

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I'm there

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Prepare for Thanos overload in prep for Avengers 2 in 3...2...1...

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Finally ! Thanos!

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Richard Rider Nova better be coming back this April too dammit

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3.99 0f course~

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I love the cover, minus the obnoxious Marvel Now crap.

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This is not a super hero story. There are no good guys swooping in to save the day here. This is the origin story of a very bad dude. A cosmic mass murderer.

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