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Thanos is a famous character in Marvel comic books. He was created by Jim Starlin. Thanos first appeared in 1973. He comes from a moon called Titan. He is a very powerful being. He is often seen as a villain. Many stories show him fighting heroes like the Avengers. He also fights the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Thanos has a complex history. As a young boy, he was a pacifist. This means he did not like fighting. He mostly played with his brother, Eros. Later, he became interested in death. He fell in love with Mistress Death. She is the living form of death in his world.

One of his most famous stories is called The Infinity Gauntlet. In this story, Thanos finds six Infinity Gems. These gems hold great power. He uses them to make a large glove. He uses the glove to remove half of all life in the universe. He does this to impress Mistress Death.

Thanos has appeared in many places. He is in comic books, movies, and video games. Actors like Josh Brolin have played him in films. He has been a part of Marvel stories for over fifty years.

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