Marvel Comics Preview: Thanos Annual #1

NewsMike Cecchini5/1/2014 at 5:14PM

Thanos, soon to be a much bigger star thanks to various Marvel movies, gets his own story in Thanos Annual #1.

Thanos, your time has come. The Mad Titan has been around the periphery of the Marvel Universe for decades, stepping up periodically for massive events like The Infinity Gauntlet or the more recent, Avengers-centric Infinity. But soon, he's going to pop up in the Guardians of the Galaxy movie, and likely Avengers 3 after that. So why not give him his own, very special one shot, with the very special creative team of Jim Starlin (Thanos' creator) and Ron Lim for Thanos Annual#1!

Here's the word from Marvel:

This May, Jim Starlin and Ron Lim, the legendary team that brought you The Infinity Gauntlet return for an epic untold tale of the Mad Titan like you’ve never seen him before. Today, Marvel is proud to present your very first look at THANOS ANNUAL #1! A devastating defeat in Thanos’ past has set in motion cataclysmic events that cannot be undone. Facing his ultimate demise, Thanos welcomes the afterlife, hoping to finally be united with his one true love, Death. But he was wrong. There is no love waiting for him in the beyond. Only pain and malice at the hands of Mephisto!
And Mephisto is not alone. He brings with him a mysterious being with deep ties to the Mad Titan. A mysterious being who will take Thanos on an unparalleled journey through space and time reliving his greatest triumphs and his most crushing defeats. Now, Thanos must face down Mephisto, the Avengers and even his future self to prepare for what comes next! And seeds sown here bear bitter fruit in August’s highly anticipated Thanos: The Infinity Revelation original graphic novel! As the Titan prepares for his greatest battle, no fan can afford to miss THANOS ANNUAL #1 this May!

Sounds exciting. Now check out the preview pages!