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What About “Death”?

posted 6 years ago by Jeepster (1054)
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Anyone who has ever followed the Thanos, storyline in the comics knows that the character of “Death” was crucial to his storyline. The character of “Death” was actually personified for his storyline, it was a woman (how apt).

In the first “Avengers” movie where we get a glimpse of Thanos for the first time in the after credits scene, we see an underling of Thanos, speak regarding the humans saying that to face us would be to “court death” & then you see Thanos, turn to reveal his face & he smiles. A whole lot of people including myself didn’t get the reference except the real fans who knew what was meant by that scene.

He’s supposedly looking for or wants to join Death, I think. But it seems like the MCU has abandoned that little Easter egg for now. Do you think “Death” may be included in the next movie? Perhaps she’ll be the one that undos all that Thanos has done or helps in defeating him.

I’m not sure how the story in the comics goes or what it entails but it’s a thought I guess. Anybody else find themselves wondering the same thing?

[–] FilmBuff (6855) 6 years ago

I, for one, am glad they adjusted the story. Having a character named Death who is responsible for all deaths works in a comic book, but it's a little silly when you think about it, and would almost certainly be goofy onscreen. When Thanos smiled at the death reference after Avengers, I knew what they were alluding to, but didn't know that Thanos would go on to become the featured villain of the franchise. It's clever that they've kept him fascinated with death, which justifies his smile, but in an entirely different way. Imposing death on half the population is his version of mercy.

In the comics, Thanos is a bit pathetic. A victim of unrequited love (stuck in the friend zone, in today's parlance), he forever makes larger and bolder displays of power in an attempt to coerce Death into his arms. He's far more menacing, and believable, in his cinematic incarnation.

[–] Torniojaws (102) 6 years ago

Well, it's apt since "thanatos" is latin for "death".

[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

That's Ancient Greek, in Latin it is "Mortem".

Your point still stands, I'm just making sure we all know which language it is.

I figure Deadpool will get Death featured in his movie, it's a closer relationship with Deadpool being the one to friendzone Death.

[–] pinkled5 (125) 6 years ago

Also, in the comics I believe that Deadpool was also in love with Death and I think Thanos, out of jealousy, used the power of the glove to grant Deadpool immortality so he could never be with Death.

[–] AP (5261) 6 years ago

Having the abstract concept of Death embodied as a love interest might be too out there for casual viewers. While I would have liked Hela taking her place, I'm still satisfied with the changes they made.