Thanos

Jim Starlin and Ron Lim, the iconic team behind the Mad Titan's greatest cosmic sagas, reunited with Keith Giffen for this 12-issue Marvel series from 2003–2004. The story finds Thanos caught between his own nihilistic ambitions and an unexpected challenge from a new, equally ruthless cosmic force named Cole, pulling in allies like Gladiator and Star-Lord. This run matters as a direct, character-driven sequel to Starlin's classic Infinity saga, deepening Thanos's tragic obsession with death and purpose.