Robb Ghag reviews Thanos Rising #4…
“Thanos kills a lot of people. “
As we continue throughout the early life of Thanos of Titan, it’s easy to see why Marvel has tagged him as one of their greatest villains. Not only is this title a gateway into the early life of the interstellar tyrant, but it is also meant to tie in heavily with the summer crossover series: Infinity.
Given the hype behind San Diego Comic Con’s reveal that The Avengers 2 will be called Avengers: Age of Ultron, perhaps the final reveal of Thanos in that movie was a prelude to his appearance in the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy movie?
Regardless, since we’re talking about the comic, let’s stick to the comic. Jason Aaron has done an amazing job on this series from the get go. Re-telling an origin story is never going to be easy, but this definitely feels like a fresh take, not a regurgitated synopsis.
The artwork from Simone Bianchi again in this issue – and for the entire series – has been absolutely epic. The way the panels criss-cross while progressing the story forward is something not easily done, but it works flawlessly. Whether in space, on land, or even in Thanos’ nightmares, Bianchi has outdone himself with this series.
Finally, the reveal and of course the cliffhanger is something the reader will enjoy if you’ve liked everything else you’ve seen and read up to this point.
Thanos Rising has been a surprise hit as far as I’m concerned and definitely has me interested in the new Infinity storyline coming soon. Wherever he ends up either in the pages, or on the big screen, Thanos is the epitome of galactic terror.
Robb Ghag works for an Arts & Entertainment Brokerage in Toronto Canada. An Animation and Film school graduate, he specializes in Risk Management of Animation and VFX studios throughout North America.
Originally published July 25, 2013. Updated April 11, 2018.
