What's Thanos planning?

[TheMadTitan]

Hey all, as the plot surrounding Thanos thickens after Surfer #4 anyone want to hazard a guess at what Thanos is planning?

Whats he looking for Galactus for?
What Did he ask Annihilus for?
Whats his overall plan?

I think he is planning to betray Annihilus although I cant figure out what he asked him for? something to do with the opposing force maybe?

What do you guys think?

[Bobster777]

Truthfully, I think Thanos just wants the Annihilation Wave to succeed because of the death it would bring. I may be wrong, but I don't think he has an alterior motive.

[Arilou]

I'd say that too.... Except for the Thanos miniseries (with the same author) were Death pretty much straight-out tells him she really has no interest in causing death.

[Mysterio's Helmet]

A nice space picnic? Tea Time?


Or maybe he's playing both sides until he figures out who's going to win? Also, grabbing and manipulating the "Opposing Force" could be a motive....

I believe it's too early to say...

[Lord S]

Just a thought...Thanos' plan might involve creating a confrontation between Galactus and Annihilus. The Big G is probably the only one who can send Annihilus back into the Negative Zone with one swift blast. I remember he did that to the High Evolutionary many years ago.

With Annihilus out of the picture, Thanos may take control of the 'Wave' and just kick ass for the hell of it. :D

[Jmacq1]

Yeah, I have a feeling Thanos will take over about half-three quarters of the way through the mini-series and end up being the "big bad" at the end.

But I'd be pleasantly surprised if that weren't the case, since not -every- cosmic Marvel crossover has to have Thanos as a villain.

[The Deadpool]

Yeah, I have a feeling Thanos will take over about half-three quarters of the way through the mini-series and end up being the "big bad" at the end.

But I'd be pleasantly surprised if that weren't the case, since not -every- cosmic Marvel crossover has to have Thanos as a villain.

See now, if this were being written by Starlin, I'd agree.

As it stands, I do get the feeling Thanos' eventual backstab will actually fail...

[aniscape]

I posted this question to Andy but... if y'all wanna jibba jabba about it here it is :)

One of the things that is in the back of my head is Thanos. He once tried to use the "Blue Marvel (The revived Marvel Boy from the 50's which Thanos resurrected when he had the Infinity Gauntlet)" to be his Protecter of the Universe in the Quasar series so it wouldn't suprise me if the thing he asked Annihilus for was Quasar and or the Quantum bands (since the request was placed well after Quasar was absorbed into Annihilus Joy Toy around his neck, And Thanos would most likely be able to feel that or since he and Mistress death are close could ask for Quasar's Soul to be returned). You said big changes Andy and that would be pretty impressivly Big if Quasar became Thanos's Avatar (at least during Annihilation) I am sure Thanos is aware of Drax and he would want to manipulate Quasar to stand between Him and Drax. Just a thought. Can you shed any light on this Andy?

[Cthulhudrew]

Whats he looking for Galactus for?

He wants to buy him lunch to make up for all the troubles they've had in the past.

What Did he ask Annihilus for?

Recommendations for a good restaurant that serves big portions for cheap. Galactus eats a lot.

Whats his overall plan?

Lunch, maybe a movie afterwards. Nothing romantic.

I think he is planning to betray Annihilus although I cant figure out what he asked him for? something to do with the opposing force maybe?

Wants to make sure their reservations don't coincide.

:)

[brainfloat]

I think he is planning to betray Annihilus although I cant figure out what he asked him for?

I'm with you on that, I think Thanos' overall plan is to steal the Cosmic Control Rod from Annihilus. But I don't have a good guess on what he plans to with it yet.

[Jack]

It would so piss me off if Thanos became the villain at the last minute. Let Annihilus have his moment in the suns.

[Arilou]

Actually it would be hilarious if Thanos didn't actually *do* anything. He'd just hang around Annihilus, refuse to actually *fight* and watch the other heroes do their stuff. Then he'd say something sarcastic and leave.

[Expletive Deleted]

Death's comment on the first page of the PROLOGUE issue about Annihilus suggests (at least to me) that Thanos might be motivated by jealousy.

[The Deadpool]

Also, if Annihilus can so easily beat and absorb Quasar's power as well as Nova Force's entire power... Why wouldn't he be able to do it to Thanos?

He also seemed to believe he could take Galactus' energy...

[Bobster777]

Death's comment on the first page of the PROLOGUE issue about Annihilus suggests (at least to me) that Thanos might be motivated by jealousy.
That would make sense. If Annihilus accomplishes his task, then he would do something Thanos could never do.

[Zanku]

Truthfully, I think Thanos just wants the Annihilation Wave to succeed because of the death it would bring.

Blah, I hope thats not it. It just seems so cliche doesnt it? I know he's all about impressing death, but I believe the phrase "been there done that" applies

[Bobster777]

Blah, I hope thats not it. It just seems so cliche doesnt it? I know he's all about impressing death, but I believe the phrase "been there done that" applies
Well, when you put it that way. Yeah, true.

[Cthulhudrew]

Death's comment on the first page of the PROLOGUE issue about Annihilus suggests (at least to me) that Thanos might be motivated by jealousy.

Maybe, but the impression I got from the last several Thanos related books (Infinity Abyss, Marvel: The End, Thanos, and his Captain Marvel appearances) is that Thanos has pretty much grown beyond his infatuation with Death. I think he still has a fond spot in his heart for her (as much as he can), but he is no longer obsessed with her, nor does he really think that there is any chance that the two of them can be together. He has come to a greater understanding of himself and her and their relationship. I think it would be a major backsliding of his character to have him be jealous again (and since Giffen wrote some of the Thanos issues in question, and is writing Annihilation, I would be surprised to see him have Thanos revert so soon.)

[TheMadTitan]

I agree with Cthulhudrew, I think Thanos has gone beyond his love of death, he made comments about it in infinity abyss etc. Also the Nova corps file refers to his love of death in the past tense if I remember correctly.

Im not sure if he just wants the annihilation wave to suceed, I say that because whenever Thanos destroys, kills etc he has a reason a larger paln, in the past it was his love of death, more recently the aquisition of knowledge and power for himself. So I would guess he would have to agree with Annihilus' motives in order to support the wave to the end.

I think he must come up against Galactus in some way, as im sure he is going to clash with silver surfer(and hopefully own him). But im not sure why he'd want to kill galactus, he did have an altercation with him in the Thanos series and said if he carried on being reckless in his devouring, he would stand against him, but theres no evidence either way about that. Actually maybe he is being less reckless by using the silver surfer with morals etc to find suitable planets..hmmm!

Im not sure if he will become the villain of the piece, I have a feeling he may become the Hero (he was re-assessing himself throughout the thanos series, righting wrongs of the past) so maybe this will make up for some of his schemes. He usually never looses when he's prep'd and being on Annihilus' side allegedly would give him inside info and a chance to plan how to take him down. I think he may offer the Hero's some help, cos by the looks of the preview from annihilation there gunna need it.

[Arilou]

Maybe, but the impression I got from the last several Thanos related books (Infinity Abyss, Marvel: The End, Thanos, and his Captain Marvel appearances) is that Thanos has pretty much grown beyond his infatuation with Death. I think he still has a fond spot in his heart for her (as much as he can), but he is no longer obsessed with her, nor does he really think that there is any chance that the two of them can be together. He has come to a greater understanding of himself and her and their relationship. I think it would be a major backsliding of his character to have him be jealous again (and since Giffen wrote some of the Thanos issues in question, and is writing Annihilation, I would be surprised to see him have Thanos revert so soon.)

Yeah, except that I think the Thanos mini sort of reversed that. Their little conversation revealed a few things: A) Death really doesen't want to spread Death. She already *is* Death, she has no need of any more of it. B) She more or less dangles her affection as bait in front of the Titan (though of course not telling him what he actually has to do to win her love, only that "I am well worth the effort".) I love that conversation btw. It's so cryptic and weird :p "Lesson well learned, Titan. I am Death, I am NOT Comfort."

[Cosmic Book Fan]

I'm really hoping that whatever Thanos is up to, it will come as more of a surprise than anything suggested here. I really hope it works out as a part of the whole, and not him taking the thing over.

Given that, Here's what we know about Thanos:

He's a pragmatist, any side he is on is only for his own benefit, and when more benefit comes from switching sides or breaking off on his own, he'll jump at it.

He's way too popular in the MU right now and too powerful, everybody loves his badness so much that the good guys don't stand a chance until he finds a way to screw things up and lose on his own.

He does seem to be gathering knowledge and power as an end in itself (until someone decides what to make him use it for.)

He seems like he should be very interesting, but like too many powerful and especially cosmic characters he's really just gotten into a boring rut of repetitive stories.

I know I'm opening the hate-gates with this, but I've got my Fancy Feuding Boots on, so lets go.








btw
I might just be bitter because Thanos is overshadowing my cosmic favorites, Quasar and The Silver Surfer.

[Acrosurge]

I'm really hoping that whatever Thanos is up to, it will come as more of a surprise than anything suggested here. I really hope it works out as a part of the whole, and not him taking the thing over.

Given that, Here's what we know about Thanos:

He's a pragmatist, any side he is on is only for his own benefit, and when more benefit comes from switching sides or breaking off on his own, he'll jump at it.

He's way too popular in the MU right now and too powerful, everybody loves his badness so much that the good guys don't stand a chance until he finds a way to screw things up and lose on his own.

He does seem to be gathering knowledge and power as an end in itself (until someone decides what to make him use it for.)

He seems like he should be very interesting, but like too many powerful and especially cosmic characters he's really just gotten into a boring rut of repetitive stories.

I know I'm opening the hate-gates with this, but I've got my Fancy Feuding Boots on, so lets go.








btw
I might just be bitter because Thanos is overshadowing my cosmic favorites, Quasar and The Silver Surfer.I dunno. I thought Starlin's Thanos was repetitive, but I really liked the "Samaritan" story Giffen wrote during the recent mini. Fortunately, Giffen's on Annihilation! I can't wait to see what he's got for the Mad Titan.

[K Von Doom]

I see Thanos stepping in to "save the day" in a weird way at the last minute, but in a way that won't really make him a hero or a villain.

[Alan2099]

Everyone also forgetting something. Death digs Deadpool, not Thanos. She's actually kissed Wade.

And yeah, Thanos was jealous.

[The Deadpool]

She did far more than just kiss "Wade"... Their relationship was clearly sexual and clearly consumated repeatedly over the years.

She was also rather disappointed when he refused to die...

[Cosmic Book Fan]

Just a thought, what if Thanos want to become Galactus' Herald?

He loves death and he loves power.

[Captain Exaggeration]

I believe Thanos wants the Annihilation Wave for himself. He's always looking for more power. I think the end of Silver Surfer #4 was probably the most important move Thanos has made so far. He's got two cosmic beings who are probaly both on Galactus' level. I believe he's planning on getting the power cosmic himself and using it and/or Tenebrous and Aegis to overthrow Annihilus and take control of the wave. He may even be planning on harnessing Galactus' power by using his two new allies. I think before this is over Thanos is going to either go head-to-head with Annihilus or Silver Surfer.

[BeastieRunner]

I think we'll see a huge Galactus and Silver Surfer versus Thanos, Aegis, and Tenbrous brawl.

As for what he's planning I echo Comic Book Fan's sentiments.

I'm really hoping that whatever Thanos is up to, it will come as more of a surprise than anything suggested here. I really hope it works out as a part of the whole, and not him taking the thing over.

[Cosmic Book Fan]

Maybe he's trying the old 'I'll replace Galactus' plot that has been used a few times before.

Personally, I loved Thanos when he came back, Loved Infinity Gauntlet, and I'll still say 'Thanos Quest' is easily in my top 3 stories of all time, but I'm really just tired and bored of him now.

[BeastieRunner]

Maybe he'll become a herald of Aegis and Tenbrous then they decide to go to the N-zone to consume worlds there and become the anti-Galactus/Surfer of that dimension! *Dun dun DUUUUN*:confused:

[Arilou]

Didn't the author say in an interview that "Thanos still believes that he can be a benign force in the universe.... And that's just delusional."

[Lord S]

I believe Thanos wants the Annihilation Wave for himself. He's always looking for more power. I think the end of Silver Surfer #4 was probably the most important move Thanos has made so far. He's got two cosmic beings who are probaly both on Galactus' level. I believe he's planning on getting the power cosmic himself and using it and/or Tenebrous and Aegis to overthrow Annihilus and take control of the wave. He may even be planning on harnessing Galactus' power by using his two new allies. I think before this is over Thanos is going to either go head-to-head with Annihilus or Silver Surfer. Naah...Giffen himself stated that Thanos will not take over. It would be too redundant...and that's not what Giffen wants. I get the sense that he really cares for the character, and wouldn't needlessly turn him back into a generic, one-dimensional, brute...trashing the character developments that he had a hand in making. I just re-read 'Samaritan', (Thanos 7-12), and noticed that Giffen really seems to 'get' Thanos. I like that.

I do hope that whatever Thanos does, Skreet sticks with him. I found the Fallen One to be excess baggage that I'm glad was dropped, but I actually like Skreet.

[marshal99]

Going with all the gay talk on this board , Thanos comes out in the open , spurn Death's love and explore his sexuality with Annilhilus. ;)

[Thanos_6383]

Everyone also forgetting something. Death digs Deadpool, not Thanos. She's actually kissed Wade.

And yeah, Thanos was jealous.


That probably doesn't bode well for Wade:cool:

[Jeff-E]

That probably doesn't bode well for Wade:cool:


That's why he was cursed with life, he supposedly can't die, though I'm sure that's out the window now.
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I think The Big T is eventually going to stab Anni in the back and be the one to save the day.

[chrono727]

As a long time Thanos fan I will offer my 2 cents on what his plan is....Simply put it's what Thanos is always after....Despite any and all take over attempts and assisting others in protecting "his" reality is this...


Knowledge

He values this over everything cause as the true but cliched phrase goes "knowledge is power" he will pillage and rape Annihilus for all he is worth like he has done so many others....And do the same to Galactus (he already knows how the heralds tick for the most part just not how they hold on to the Power Cosmic exactly)

I figure he gets what he is looking for....And teaches everyone a valuable lesson as only big T can :evilsmile

And I also think he is going to whoop this watered down Rambo Drax while he is at it...I swear he couldn't win when he was smart and cosmic powered, or dumb and cosmic powered.....What makes him think Rambo Drax is going to fare better?

[Cody H]

Actually it would be hilarious if Thanos didn't actually *do* anything. He'd just hang around Annihilus, refuse to actually *fight* and watch the other heroes do their stuff. Then he'd say something sarcastic and leave.Yes! This gets my vote hands down.

[Mad Thanos]

I'm a big Thanos fan but I get this feeling he's going to job this time around. It's obvious Annihilus is getting pushed into a major, a-list villain and what better way to do that than to have him out-play Thanos? Besides most of us aren't that convinced of Annihilus as this big a threat so what better way to show why he's such a threat and prove the whole point of Annihilation? And with Drax's involvement, I've got this strange feeling that Thanos won't just job, but he'll get Quasar'd (no offense, Wendell fans!)! Yes, as a Thanos fan, I've got the same feeling about the latter part of Annihilation as the feelings of Quasar fans about Annihilation: Nova # 4! I just hope I'm wrong...

[TheMadTitan]

I'm a big Thanos fan but I get this feeling he's going to job this time around. It's obvious Annihilus is getting pushed into a major, a-list villain and what better way to do that than to have him out-play Thanos? Besides most of us aren't that convinced of Annihilus as this big a threat so what better way to show why he's such a threat and prove the whole point of Annihilation? And with Drax's involvement, I've got this strange feeling that Thanos won't just job, but he'll get Quasar'd (no offense, Wendell fans!)! Yes, as a Thanos fan, I've got the same feeling about the latter part of Annihilation as the feelings of Quasar fans about Annihilation: Nova # 4! I just hope I'm wrong...


Im hoping this doesn't happen, although I have to agree I am nervous about how this is going to unfold. I have a feeling a confrontation with Drax and maybe surfer is on the cards. I personally don't think that either could take down Thanos ( I dont think Annihilus could either) but its down to the writer. Thanos has beaten both Surfer and Drax many times in the past and now we have a weaker Drax.Ok Surfer is powered up but Thanos has received power ups (Thanos mini)since their last encounter.

As to what he is going to do.. well learn the secrets of the power cosmic. I think he will turn against Annihilus, but unless he loses to him then he will save the day and Kieth Giffen has said that wont be the case! slightly confused at the moment as to his plan - O yeh he has moondragon captured as well, for what I do not know!

[dopexvii]

Thanos is Planning a Tea Party!
im looking forward to the drax fight, who to my knowledge still has the element of suprise, and seems more deadly than ever
or it could lead to the formation of a new infinity watch.... we already know Thanos has moondragon, gamora's active as is drax the only two we havent seen are pip and Adam who im sure will turn up soon

[Alan2099]

As a long time Thanos fan I will offer my 2 cents on what his plan is....Simply put it's what Thanos is always after....Despite any and all take over attempts and assisting others in protecting "his" reality is this...


Knowledge
I feel that Thanos really lost his purpose when he stopped striving to impress Death. he says he's still after something and he plots and schemes, but realy he's judt going through the motions.

I'm a big Thanos fan but I get this feeling he's going to job this time around. It's obvious Annihilus is getting pushed into a major, a-list villain and what better way to do that than to have him out-play Thanos?
If anybody needs to, it's Thanos. He's been built up and built up and built up, every time he apperas he seems to have gotten a new power upgrade and he never seems to face an outright loss. It'd be nice to see him get beat down a little bit to teach him some humility.

[marshal99]

I'm a big Thanos fan but I get this feeling he's going to job this time around. It's obvious Annihilus is getting pushed into a major, a-list villain and what better way to do that than to have him out-play Thanos? Besides most of us aren't that convinced of Annihilus as this big a threat so what better way to show why he's such a threat and prove the whole point of Annihilation? And with Drax's involvement, I've got this strange feeling that Thanos won't just job, but he'll get Quasar'd (no offense, Wendell fans!)! Yes, as a Thanos fan, I've got the same feeling about the latter part of Annihilation as the feelings of Quasar fans about Annihilation: Nova # 4! I just hope I'm wrong...

Doubt it , Giffen seemed to have been building up his annilhilation idea since he started writing the Thanos series. That book got cancelled and he probably expanded his original idea to include more characters. Giffen is not going to kill him off cheaply like he did with Quasar who was rumored to be killed off since the beginning of the crossover.

[shadow of a madman]

Hmmm.....given recent events,I'd say his plan is to betray Annihilus,take control of the Annihilation Wave,take it to Earth and turn the whole thing on Squirrel Girl.

[Alan2099]

Hmmm.....given recent events,I'd say his plan is to betray Annihilus,take control of the Annihilation Wave,take it to Earth and turn the whole thing on Squirrel Girl.
Didn't he learn his lesson the last time? He's just asking to be taken away in handcuffs again, isn't he?

[shadow of a madman]

He's a stubborn one,I guess.

[Thanos_6383]

Oh Jeeze,do you guys still hold that against him.:D

[Kyle_Ion]

he's planning on having a tea party with everyone (snicker)