The Religious Affiliation of
Thanos
 

Religion: occult; nihilist; worships Death

Name: Thanos

Other Names: Masterlord

Classification:  villain  

Publisher(s):

First Appearance: Iron Man (vol. 1) #55 (Feb. 1973): "Beware the Blood Brothers!"

Creators: Jim Starlin, Mike Friedrich, Mike Esposito

Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes

Number of Appearances: 306

   Comic Book Appearances: 298

   TV, Film Appearances: 7

   Video Game, Computer Game Appearances: 1

Teams/Affiliations: Eternals of Titan; Infinity Watch

Enemy of: Adam Warlock

Planet: Titan

Gender: male

This character is in the following 55 stories which have been indexed by this website:
The 3-Minute Sketchbook #1 (Oct. 2007)
Annihilation Prologue #1 (May 2006): "Annihilation Day"
The Avengers (2012) (cameo)
Avengers Finale #1 (Jan. 2005) (1-panel cameo)
The Avengers: Celestial Quest #2 (Dec. 2001): "Madonna Reborn!"
Captain America Annual #7 (Oct. 1983): "The Last Enchantment"
Captain America: The Legend #1 (Sep. 1996)
Daredevil

Daredevil (vol. 1) #105 (Nov. 1973): "Menace from the Moons of Saturn!" (cameo)
Daredevil (vol. 1) #107 (Jan. 1974): "Blind Man's Bluff!" (cameo)

The Defenders (vol. 1) #143 (May 1985): "Another Runner..." (mentioned)
Doctor Doom and the Masters of Evil #3 (June 2009) (cameo)
Fantastic Four Annual #23 (1990): "When Franklin Comes Marchin' Home"
GLX-Mas Special

GLX-Mas Special #1 (Feb. 2006): "Eggnog, Toilet Paper, and Peace on Earth"
GLX-Mas Special #1 (Feb. 2006): "Days of X-Mas Past"

Iron Man (vol. 1) #55 (Feb. 1973): "Beware the Blood Brothers!"
Ka-Zar Annual '97 (May 1997): "Foreshadows"
Lunatik #1 (Dec. 1995)
Marvel Comics Presents

Marvel Comics Presents (vol. 1) #108 (Early Sep. 1992): "I, Thanos Part 1: Into the Abyss" (lead character)
Marvel Comics Presents (vol. 1) #109 (Mid-Sep. 1992): "I, Thanos Part 2: Into the Abyss" (lead character)
Marvel Comics Presents (vol. 1) #110 (Late Sep. 1992): "I, Thanos Part 3: Death's Dark Domain" (lead character)
Marvel Comics Presents (vol. 1) #111 (Early Oct. 1992): "I, Thanos Part 4: Betrayal" (lead character)

Marvel Feature (vol. 1) #12 (Nov. 1973): "The Bite of the Blood Brothers!"
Marvel Graphic Novel #1 (Apr. 1982): "The Death of Captain Marvel"
Marvel Holiday Special 1993 (Jan. 1993): "Yule Memory" (lead character)
Marvel Knights Spider-Man #18 (Nov. 2005): "Wild Blue Yonder: Conclusion" (mentioned)
Marvel Universe: Millennial Visions

Marvel Universe: Millennial Visions #1 (Feb. 2002): "Wish Upon a Star"
Marvel Universe: Millennial Visions #1 (Feb. 2002): "Dawn of the Heralds"

Marvel Universe: The End

Marvel Universe: The End #1 (May 2003): "Predestination" (lead character)
Marvel Universe: The End #2 (May 2003): "Evolution" (lead character)
Marvel Universe: The End #3 (June 2003): "Extinction" (lead character)
Marvel Universe: The End #4 (June 2003): "Contamination" (lead character)
Marvel Universe: The End #5 (July 2003): "Omnipotence" (lead character)
Marvel Universe: The End #6 (Aug. 2003): "The Cure" (lead character)

Maximum Security: Dangerous Planet #1 (Oct. 2000): "A Very Dangerous Planet" (1-panel cameo)
The Secret Defenders

The Secret Defenders #11 (Jan. 1994): "Speed-Lines" (cameo)
The Secret Defenders #12 (Feb. 1994): "Pawns"
The Secret Defenders #13 (Mar. 1994): "Holy War"
The Secret Defenders #14 (Apr. 1994): "Escape"

Sleepwalker #7 (Dec. 1991): "The Ties That Bind!"
Thanos

Thanos (vol. 1) #1 (Dec. 2003): "Epiphany!" (lead character)
Thanos (vol. 1) #2 (Jan. 2004): "Rebellion!" (lead character)
Thanos (vol. 1) #3 (Feb. 2004): "Alone!" (lead character)
Thanos (vol. 1) #4 (Mar. 2004): "Hunger!" (lead character)
Thanos (vol. 1) #5 (Mar. 2004): "Entry!" (lead character)
Thanos (vol. 1) #6 (Apr. 2004): "Endgame" (lead character)
Thanos (vol. 1) #7 (May 2004): "Samaritan, Part 1" (lead character)
Thanos (vol. 1) #8 (May 2004): "Samaritan, Part 2: Dark Alliances" (lead character)
Thanos (vol. 1) #9 (June 2004): "Samaritan, Part 3: Divine Madness" (lead character)
Thanos (vol. 1) #10 (July 2004): "Samaritan, Part 4" (lead character)
Thanos (vol. 1) #11 (Aug. 2004): "Samaritan, Part 5: The Fallen" (lead character)
Thanos (vol. 1) #12 (Sep. 2004): "Samaritan, Part 6: Crescendo" (lead character)

The Thanos Quest

The Thanos Quest #1 (Aug. 1990): "Schemes and Dreams" (lead character)
The Thanos Quest #2 (Nov. 1990): "Games and Prizes" (lead character)

Thorion of the New Asgods #1 (June 1997): "Thorion the Hunter!" (character based on)
What If...? (vol. 2) #112 (Sep. 1998): "Brave Old World"

Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
  - http://www.adherents.com/lit/comics/Thanos.html
  - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanos
  - http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0036551/
  - http://www.comicvine.com/thanos/29-7607/
  - http://www.marvunapp.com/master/tfthoq.htm
  - http://www.marvunapp.com/master/inainh.htm
  - http://www.comicboards.com/marvelguide/t.htm