The Infinity Gauntlet

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The Infinity Gauntlet is a pivotal comic book storyline by Marvel Comics, written by Jim Starlin and illustrated by George Pérez and Ron Lim. Published in 1991 as a six-issue limited series, it revolves around Thanos, a character created by Starlin in 1973. Thanos, driven by his love for Mistress Death, collects the six Infinity Gems—Time, Space, Mind, Soul, Reality, and Power—to become omnipotent. He uses this power to wipe out half of all life in the universe, prompting a coalition of heroes, including Adam Warlock, the Silver Surfer, and Doctor Strange, to unite against him. The storyline is marked by epic battles between Thanos and both mortal heroes and cosmic entities like Galactus. A pivotal twist occurs when Nebula, Thanos' granddaughter, steals the Infinity Gauntlet, leading to a climactic confrontation. Ultimately, Thanos aids the heroes in defeating Nebula, restoring balance to the universe. The Infinity Gauntlet is celebrated for its complex characters, particularly Thanos, and its impact on Marvel's cosmic landscape. It has inspired significant adaptations, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame.