9 Awesome Thanos Moments That Need To Be In Avengers: Infinity War
9. When He Made A Wonderful First Impression (Iron Man #55)
You want to know how to make an entrance? You make the supreme being of the MCU, Robert Downey Jr., kneel before you. Thanos initially debuted in a filler issue of Iron Man, penned by Jim Starlin, who was only there to cover writing duties for two issues. However, Thanos did not waste any time establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with and it was Tony Starks fingers that first felt his wrath. Picture this: Iron Man, in all his smarminess and swagger, is doing what he does best only to have some purple alien guy, who still looked cool despite wearing an outfit that ended at his crotch, turn up and make himself known by stepping on his hand. Introducing himself as emperor of Titan (which he hadnt even conquered yet; confidence!) and eventual ruler of Earth, Thanos left Tony Stark feeling like he just got to first base with Dawn OKeefe from Teeth. Thanos left just as quickly as he appeared, but not before he brushed off Iron Mans expected snarky comeback by saying hes not going to waste his time with a primitive life-form. Yes, Thanos called a genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist with a well-groomed goatee and war suits (plural) something akin to a monkey that slings its poop at gawking children. In his very first appearance. How It Would Work In Infinity War: Thanos was already introduced all the way back in Avengers and was given a brief speaking role in the post-credits scene of Age of Ultron, but he hasn't had screen time with any characters, save for that one alien from Pan's Labyrinth. In Infinity War, they should have Thanos initially show the heroes just how powerful he really is by making him incapacitate someone strong in a non-flashy way. He could do exactly what he did in Iron Man #55 by standing on Stark's hand and not flinching from the might of the suit. Substitute Iron Man's hand for Cap's shield or Mjolnir and the effect is still the same. Thanos doesn't need to say be all, 'I am Thanos! Emperor of the universe and keeper of the chin! Feel my wrath, lowly mortals!'. Have him be quiet, stoic and smug by not uttering a word the first time he comes around. Actions speak louder than words.
