Thanos Reveals His 6 Most Formidable Marvel Enemies - Who Made the Cut?

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Thanos is known to be fearless, but there was a time in Marvel comics when he revealed the 6 Marvel Enemies he feared the most. In this video, we're breaking down who made the cut and why!
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[@kingshadow8782]

Hi

[@kingshadow8782]

Awesome

[@marcusyates3044]

Origin of the Birds of Prey!

[@Madara8989]

"Ground breaking cinematic animations" while demonstrating some jank-ass PS1-era animations

[@garyhewhowalklikeagodgreen3514]

That's old-school what is you talkin about old school not so that's before you was born What you talkin about you you must have been five years old that 4 came out

[@mr.goblin6039]

Some would probably think Iron Man doesn’t make sense, but keep in mind: Thanos was first introduced in an Iron Man comic. Thanos seeing Tony as a worthy foe is both an indication of how much of a threat Tony can be, but also a reference to their first encounter. It’s pretty neat.

[@supersonicheroes]

I guess that explains why he and Thanos are displayed as nemesis’s in the MCU.

[@bobitzathegodofcomedy5979]

That's why I love Iron Man...he always surprises me of how trully capable he can be.

[@Thisthat1234]

Ironman is the PRIME example of literal plot armor Lmaoo at least Batman doesn’t ALWAYS fight such powerful foes so it’s a little more believable .

[@eraldojr1005]

@@Thisthat1234 Nah that's Captain America

[@Thisthat1234]

@@eraldojr1005 he has the excuse that he has the super soldier serum. Iron man is apparently a guy building suits with the best tech on earth. That very tech is apparently strong enough to withstand cosmic attacks

[@scottmalkinson6983]

The 6 characters Thanos has also mentioned in later story arcs 1. Hulk 2. Silver Surfer. 3. Adam Warlock. 4. Thor 5. Dr. Doom 6. Galactus

[@dajhedi]

This is the list I was expecting

[@eb1247]

SS? Yeah right

[@andrewfalconer8599]

Thanos’s list is fluid lol. Seems like he’s constantly reevaluating.

[@Destrate]

​@@eb1247 why, yeah right? Silver Surfer is incredibly powerful. Please explain.

[@eb1247]

@Destrate Accept in every altercation he's been swatted away like fodder

[@kcollier2192]

Considering Dr Doom has bested Thanos on more than one occasion, he should definitely make the list.

[@jasonZoo123]

This is like His really old story line, so made sense if the newer ones got missed, like there's a comic where he said he actively avoid confronting the Hulk cause Figthing him will only bring losses for him even if he wins.

[@NYR14477]

I was saying the same thing but Extinc makes a massive point. I only get into comics when the original infinity Gauntlet 6 issue series came out.

[@FlexStyleZ]

This is the good old days when Marvel wasn’t dickriding Doom to oblivion

[@lucio989]

​@@FlexStyleZ before everyone goes to bed at night, before they pray to their God, they dickride Doom.

[@Beam67]

Doom doesnt breathe the same air as thanos unless hes working with a massive amp. Hes not like that.

[@stevenmattrell3448]

Thanos: “I’m also scared of Ant-Man for… reasons.”

[@johnnybrown2893]

I would add Thor, Silver Surfer, and Adam Warlock. In the 70s, when this comic came out, I don't believe he had fought them yet

[@wambokodavid7109]

ha.....hes beaten all those guys youve mentioned easily.and in the 90s.

[@Ninjersey1]

Only new guy that can beat him is sentry on their normal days,amped up its Thor

[@wambokodavid7109]

@@Ninjersey1 not even void sentry am afraid...amped Thor with power gem was just a nuisance to the Titan who beat him by just back handing him away... ain't that a bitch

[@kimbelsimpson7535]

Adam Warlock once came back from the world inside his Soul Gem to kill Thanos by turning him into stone which terrified the Hell out of him because he thought that he had Warlock.

[@AifDaimon]

"WHO'S NOT SCARED OF THEIR FATHER!?" Unexpected yet hilarious

[@lordodin1973]

This comic was written in the 70's - much has happened with Thanos since then and I think this list would be different if it were written today. I decided to have a little fun and threw it into Chatgpt: "In the Marvel comics universe, there are several characters who have defeated Thanos or have the potential to defeat him in battle. Here are some examples: 1. The Living Tribunal: The Living Tribunal is one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel universe and has the ability to manipulate reality. He has the power to judge and balance the multiverse, and he could easily defeat Thanos if he deemed it necessary. 2. Galactus: Galactus is a cosmic entity who consumes planets for sustenance. He possesses immense power and could easily defeat Thanos in battle. 3. The Beyonder: The Beyonder is a near-omnipotent being who has the power to manipulate reality at will. He could easily defeat Thanos with a thought. 4. Odin: Odin is the father of Thor and is one of the most powerful Asgardians. He possesses immense strength, durability, and magical powers that could make him a formidable opponent against Thanos. 5. Franklin Richards: Franklin Richards is the son of Reed and Sue Richards, and has the ability to manipulate reality on a cosmic scale. He has defeated Thanos in the past and could do so again if necessary. 6. Doctor Strange: Doctor Strange is the Sorcerer Supreme of the Marvel universe, and possesses vast magical abilities. He could potentially use his powers to defeat Thanos in battle. 7. The Hulk: The Hulk is one of the strongest beings in the Marvel universe and has the ability to increase his strength as he gets angrier. He could potentially overpower Thanos in a battle of strength." Not a bad list all things considered - I'd personally add: ** Thor, All-Father - he wiped out Galactus like he was nothing and Donny Cates, as the writer of Thor and Hulk, settled the argument as to who is truly the strongest between the two characters. It was Thor. ** The Scarlet Witch - because, of course.

[@VerdeTraks]

Love this list to include Dr. Doom, as it was stated in the comics that Thanos considers him a threat...... I mean come on, he was briefly a god and Infamous Iron Man. Also, I would include Owen Reece/Molecule Man

[@AifDaimon]

Even Thanos himself admitted that he won't wanna enter a physical fight with Hulk, KNOWING FULL WELL he'd lose to our favourite green rage monster

[@lordodin1973]

@@AifDaimon That's not why he said that - he never said he'd lose. He supposed that the battle would be troublesome - similar to the battle he had with Thor, adjusted with Warriors madness, wearing the power gem. He couldn't defeat him physically, so he subdued him. He'd do the same with Hulk

[@AifDaimon]

@@lordodin1973 but it was implied as such, at least to me personally

[@raymondbermudez555]

I do agree Mar-Vell is more interesting than Carol mainly because Mar-Vell had a more robust background before becoming Captain Marvel. On the other hand, Carol basically began as a blank sleet. Is only very recently more was added to her background like a Kree mother and Kree half-sister; connecting her directly to the Kree instead of an artificial indirect connection through Mar-Vell. Thank goodness for Kelly Thompson.

[@Marcustheseer]

i personakly like carol denvers more she has a more relatable story and she is friends with wolverine and i like her outfits more from when she had the black suit to now tha red/blue outfit and the red blue looks even better. but to each there own.

[@shybard]

If Doctor Doom isn't on the list, I'm calling shenanigans.

[@kristopherleslie8343]

No lie told by this man of men

[@callen78]

Faaacctss!

[@maninthetrenchcoat5603]

I don't think when this list was made Doom had fought Thanos yet.

[@bobitzathegodofcomedy5979]

Where are The Hulk or Doctor Doom?! Thanos has specifically said he keeps checking on Doom in order to never let the monarch make a plan to outsmart and defeat him and Thanos also thinks his chances in a man-to-man fight against World Breaker Hulk would be 50:50 at best.

[@calebstephan2083]

Yeah. Thanos even said he intentionally tries to avoid hulk because hulk is someone that gets stronger than longer the fight is since he just keeps getting angrier. He said it's a high risk fighting hulk because if he one day fails to take out hulk early there's a high chance hulk could eventually overwhelm him with his strength.

[@thisnewnamesystemisdumb]

World war hulk wasnt a thing when that comic was released. 🤦‍♂️ Please get smarter.

[@asssassyn]

Thanos doesn't think anything about hulk he's just annoying not formidable.

[@darvidboss2782]

@@calebstephan2083 now you just added your own to what he said

[@AllMightyBray]

​@@darvidboss2782I know right Hulk fanboys

[@NYR14477]

Wow im so surprised that the Silver Surfer and Adam Warlock are not on the list.

[@grayrook8637]

Thanos truly ahead of his time in his commitment to the statement "No Waifu No Laifu".

[@AtomikAnon]

I think most people don't differentiate in Thanos' base power vs Thanos with the infinity gauntlet and one or more stones at his disposal. If we are talking just plain Thanos, there is a whole list that could wipe him. Scarlet Witch showed she could rip him apart in End game before he sacrificed his own troops to save his own skin. Vision, Thor, Doctor Strange, Doctor Doom, Namor, and many more could go toe to toe with and even win against Thanos, given he doesn't have the gauntlet with infinity stones.

[@durellpowell3324]

Get out of here with that cinematic universe bullshit, I love the movies but they don't rewrite decades of history. No way in hell scarlet witch stands a chance against Thanos, what you saw was a feminist agenda at play, scarlet witch and Captain marvel ain't shit. They were never heavy weights and they still aren't.

[@mikeghost7788]

I was kinda underwhelmed, to be honest. I don't think the writers and myself were on the same page. Lol. Should have gone way more cosmic and over the top with characters like the "One Above All".

[@TheStandardBearer]

Interesting information

[@joshuaa2278]

Awesome video.

[@stephanluclarose]

This might have been true 50 years ago, but after Death resurrected Thanos to bring balance to the universe, he was made orders of magnitude more powerful. None of the characters mentioned here would pose a problem. Thanos without infinity stones or a cosmic cube is nearly on par with Odin and Galactus in sheer power terms, but more clever than both.

[@rubyrubio3970]

Can you do the history/origins of zorro judge dredd Cassie hack qwenpool hit monkey, vamperrella moon girl & devil dinosaur and league of extraordinary gentlemen

[@videoj81]

Do more retro stories , I loved this one

[@quentinfogger5755]

Speaking of Starfox, How long till you do history of that Eternal since he made his MCU debut in the post credit scene of the Eternals movie alongside Pip the Troll? Since you did the history of Drax_the_Destroyer, Can you do history of his daughter Moondragon?

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of Alfred Pennyworth, Batwing, Flame Bird, Batwoman, Azrael, Signal(Duke Thomas), Bluebird, Stephanie Brown and Carrie Kelly?

[@blkpanther11]

I've Been Begging For A Alfred Pennyworth For Years

[@calebstephan2083]

Didn't Thanos also reveal that he tries to avoid fighting hulk because fighting hulk is a high risk since he said you have to take him out as fast as possible if not you'd give him enough time to get and angrier and stronger ? He said he tries to avoid the risk of one day failing to beat hulk before he rages out more and overwhelms him. Also doctor doom should be on this list. He has outsmarted and beaten Thanos a couple of times in the past.

[@AifDaimon]

Yes, he admitted that himself

[@quentinfogger5755]

What would happen if powerful Marvel characters like The Gladiator, Hyperion, Blue_Marvel and Sentry make the cut of being the most powerful enemies of the mad Titan Thanos?

[@Dalavine]

The most interesting thing about Carol Danvers is Rogue.

[@XodusOnan]

We all know that Thanos has gotten incredibly more powerful since then and his character has developed to a much further degree. Even though he respects the hell out of Mar-Vell, he no longer sees any these guys as a threat. Adam Warlock is the only one who may worry him

[@marcusyates3044]

Origin of the Birds of Prey!

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of the characters mentioned in this video?

[@isaiahoudkerk7561]

Variant GT

[@merouanebelaroussi9706]

where did you get the THUMBNAIL Art PLZ !!!!!

[@planetdee3587]

Though I believe his first appearance was in an Ironman comic, I feel his true rival will always be Silver Surfer. He may have beef with Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock seems more like a buddy rival at times but when I grew up (in the 90s) it was SS.

[@rcomp99]

Cosmically aware is omniscient. Omniscient is all knowing. Cosmically aware is being able to see all that is happening. Spider-Man’s spider sense is awareness, doesn’t mean he knows what to do after.

[@quentinfogger5755]

When are you going to do history of Marvel's Sandman and Kurt Conners the Lizard since they made a live action comeback in Spider-Man No Way Home along with the Elementals who were mentioned in Spider-Man Far From Home?

[@johnmobley9369]

I’m glad that he didn’t just name a bunch of well known marvel characters. Bruh peak wanda would stomp him

[@quentinfogger5755]

Would it be awesome if we saw Thanos fighting against these characters in the MCU and that too in the Marvel What_If Disney Plus show?

[@MrTrip666]

What is the thumbnail from and who are those characters?

[@quentinfogger5755]

When are you going to do history of JSA member Cyclone along with DC Sabbac since he's the main Villain of the Black_Adam movie?

[@rienjohnson7]

Its me

[@kristianbutler5443]

Can you do top 10 black panther reads video next ?

[@richardfrankenberg4268]

As much as I like Thanos, ther is just one thing I cannot wrap my head around. He is an Eternal. Yet he is banished from death.. If he died, wouldnt he be recreated? Also, does this mean he cannot attack a Celestial?

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of the villains of the Stargirl TV show like Mr_Bones, Dragon king, Brainwave and Icicle? When are you going to do history of the Flash Villains Mirror Master and Top since the second half of season 6 of the Flash has finished? Can you do history of the Atom, Major_Force, Captain Atom, Plastique, the Blackhawks, Rocket Red Brigade, Blue_Beetle, Mr Terrific and Plastic Man along with the history of the Villains Dr Alchemy and Abracadabra?

[@frankiekemp5960]

Yea I remember almost verbatim thanos saying that the combined power of the hulk, Thor, Hercules and the Thing was pitiful so..

[@RD-zx6py]

Didn't he say he kept Doom under constant surveillance?

[@xelaander8429]

Oh no, how dare you say you prefer the OG Captain Mar-vel 😮. 🤣🤣🤣

[@barrysmith4610]

I would add Sentry, Doom and Cap

[@hephsforge9236]

For all the “where’s bigweld” people out there: The context of this list is basically people who could interfere with his current plans, not people who he doesn’t want to fight. Two very different things, I may list the five people in my current location I don’t want to deal with, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t people outside of that as well.

[@bamaha24]

You say “nega-bands” I spit out my coffee and had to make sure

[@warbanzi]

Thanos did admit it that Wolverine could kill him, he alluded/hinted that Wolverine is capable of killing him. This was in the Infinity War storyline.

[@quentinfogger5755]

Since you did the origin of Sonic the Hedgehog characters Tails and Knuckles in your previous video, when are you going to do history of Sonic the Hedgehog himself? Since you did the history of Miss Marvel Kamala Khan, Can you please do origin of the Nega Bands in your next video since that's going to be the source of Miss Marvel getting her powers in the MCU?

[@WhiteRaven696]

I would imagine an updated list would also include Nebula and Gamora.

[@pickedceasar1216]

Deadpool too

[@WhiteRaven696]

@@pickedceasar1216 A romantic rival is not a formidable enemy to a galactic dictator. Lol

[@pickedceasar1216]

@@WhiteRaven696 yes he is 😂 it's Deadpool

[@JTCH22]

Other than Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell) I feel like Adam Warlock is definitely the most prominent Thanos enemy. Mostly because the Infinity Saga revolves around them, and pretty much every other Jim Starlin book.

[@brosephbalin6568]

I mean anyone with the power cosmic can just turn him into a hotdog stand. Or a shoe. Or a puddle of kool-aid.

[@doncalicula7938]

Dr Doom is an treat to him. Magus Warlock as the Avatar of Live. Then you could say an fully charged Annihilus, Gorr the Godbutcher (only comic-version), Knull the Lord of the Abyss and his Granduncle Uranos.

[@bluekirby64]

Ok I just learned that Star Fox was a character the day I made this comment and I immediately thought of the Star Fox Video Game

[@papamoist9403]

Would you’d consider talking about Marvel Spider-Man 2? As it to be a link to the multiverse as rumors have it? Just a rumor but a interesting one to say the least

[@jessemillan1385]

I wish the Original Captain Marvel was alive but this is Comics. Not everyone comes back from the Dead like Black Goliath, Gwen Stacy, and Harry Osborn.

[@Savior-ml4pq]

Harry Osborn has come back and so has Gwen Stacy aka spider Gwen. Probably the most notable and has the rule named after him…uncle Ben

[@talentroller4413]

@@Savior-ml4pq spider-gwen isn’t 616 gwen. so no she hasn’t

[@joseescobar9751]

Deadpool, Doctor Strange, Doctor Doom, Silver Surfer, Sentry, Nova, Squirrel Girl, World Breaker Hulk, Rune King Thor, Black Panther (with a major power boost), and Blue Marvel

[@robsenzig5720]

Silver Surfer and Beta Ray Bill should be on this list

[@ronn-ammon8975]

More accurately, these are the 6 characters Jim Starlin was pushing, because they were central to his current storyline. Storywise it was before Thanos had met or took notice of beings like Adam Warlock, The Silver Surfer, Hulk, Thor, Dr.Doom, The Stranger, The In-Betweener, The Beyonder(s), The Celestrials Galactus, The Living Tribunal, , & of course- Squirrel-Girl, amongst others.

[@ericnganga2117]

I was hoping to see Dr. Strange as a fear striker to the mad titan.

[@clarencepedigo8834]

I would have to say Thor. With his own powers the Odin force and now the power cosmic pretty formidable.

[@Marcustheseer]

agaist thanos pretty formidable doent cut it,you need insanely strong charc to beat thanos,even earths strongest heroes cant beat thanos one on one.

[@shaunstudios163]

Hawkeye is a threat he’s got the plot amour powers that thanos couldn’t beat

[@ll7868]

You would think Thanos would want some revenge on Squirrel Girl. Doctor Doom too. She could have a pretty heavy rogues gallery if she got a little darker and serious, she's not unlike Scout (Gabby Kinney, formerly Honey Badger) in her power set, super senses, healing factor, sharp claws sorta like Sabretooth, she was trained in hand-to-hand combat by Wolverine and she can "talk" to squirrels like Ratcatcher and rats in DC. Squirrel Girl has so much potential to be a major player in the 616, she needs a movie of her own, maybe a Deadpool spin-off, instead of idolizing Tony Stark she can try being Wade's sidekick before going off on her own adventures.

[@quentinfogger5755]

What would happen if we saw Thanos fighting against these Marvel enemies on the Big Screen or TV Shows?

[@stg4theglitchog768]

I'm sure there are some evil Eternals & Deviants who are heroes, like Miss Martian in DC comics.

[@shadman96]

Definitely read like a more 'out of the people present' type of situation.

[@TheGuzeinbuick]

I thought for sure Sentry or Adam Warlock would have been on there.

[@metalsonic3845]

Original Captain marvel is more interesting than Carl

[@mewow483]

Back in the good old days when thanos wasn't stupid op and didn't have shonen protagonist levels of plot armor.

[@Marcustheseer]

that goes for every strong charc they where all allot weaker 20 years back,ironman now has a thor ad hulk buster he started out with a normal armor suit that hulk would destroy in 1 min. back in the day all charc where atleast 30% les strong,juggeraut couldnt beat gladiator or hulk in the 90's and now he punches through realities......

[@destroytheliberalmachineno861]

Sentry, Hulk, Thor, Reed Richard's, Hercules, Magneto, Storm, Professor X, Marvel Girl aka the Phoenix

[@Jxaxe64]

I can’t believe nobody said Gamora.

[@nicinat0r]

Why is Gamora?!

[@Marcustheseer]

why her? if she fights thanos she dies fast.

[@Jxaxe64]

@@Marcustheseer Because she have fought and killed Thanos before.

[@darrinscruggs4959]

I would add Scarlett witch also. I read this story

[@inistark]

Tony Stark is literally one of the most dangerous Marvel characters

[@Marcustheseer]

yup he did create ultron which can be a thanos lv treath at his strongest.

[@faronjoseph84]

This list isn't particularly accurate. Thanos once said he considered the Incredible Hulk as a potential threat to him.

[@thatsandwich2go531]

What about the Siler surfer or Adam warlock

[@TSixSix]

Thanos didn’t want to fight the Hulk as he said himself in “The Thanos Quest”

[@Marcustheseer]

so? he wiped the floor with hulk,that he doesnt want to fight people doesnt mean he wouldnt win.

[@tyroneball269]

Omg I had that book as a kid. New threats Black panther Dr doom blue marvel hyperion

[@matthewford3490]

Warlock! Big history.

[@lajuanjohnsonbtc9634]

Thanos needs to revise his list

[@Blvck0ne]

I think if they revisited this it would be vastly different.

[@yahshaunyahu]

The thumbnail of Thanos, looks better than the actual Thanos

[@billie4billions116]

There is only one right answer and that is deadpool, I mean the reason thanos is Thanos is too impress lady death, but deadpool is constant thorn in his sight, to a point where he made deadpool more immortal to keep him from dying and seeing lady death

[@daris3673]

MAYBE POST A POD???

[@Agrimma69]

Dr. Doom, Dr. Strange/ Any magic user/ person with doctor in their name Hulk Ghost Rider/ Demons and divine beings Kang, Reed Richards/ Any smart character All Mutants Thanos is strong but usually relies on objects of power and his main strength is his knowledge of them and ability to acquire them. So any character or team that can disarm him and then brute force a fight can beat him probs. I don't know of any powers Thanos has besides the basic strongman immortal package. So I guess any character that can forcibly teleport someone could render him a non-threat. Also psychics and telepaths although the writers would probs just say his mind to strong or make him thunder clap anyone lifting him telekinetically.

[@abbamalami9171]

Captain marvel has the what bands?😂😂

[@Sanjixoxo]

Dont forget Adam Warlock too!

[@nilminirajapakshe2633]

If Thanos says something like this in a 2023 comic book that's goona be made then I gues thanos will have to talk for a long time.

[@dajhedi]

I know Korvac in a ‘ what if’ immediately banished silver surfer, dr. Strange and the phoenix. Those three should be on any cosmic threat list. And in the comic verse the Hulk is always a threat.

[@KingofHearts787]

Thanos, Dr Doom would like to know your spines location.

[@billprep1855]

sounds more like a hit list for the 1st 4...

[@darrenjackson2334]

you omitted Him or as he would layer be named Adam Warlock & by proxy his later incarnation the Magus

[@quentinfogger5755]

Which one of these enemies of Thanos is the best as well as the most powerful and would win against each other? What would happen if they joined forces against Thanos?

[@StupidBros]

Why are 4 of is enemy looking the same? Very original lol

[@TruProphecy]

I guess this pre-date his interactions with DeadPool and Hulk??

[@najiseldon-lucas2327]

For everybody that’s stating other characters should be on there and I totally agree but this was a list of thanos before he had even encountered most of those characters yet. He had stated that he avoids Hulk even tho he would win more fights then he hulk would, he still knows the possibility of hulk actually putting a stop to him which he stated much later after he had many encounters with hulk but none now to say that

[@mogunloye]

Silver Surfer, Hulk, Drax the Destroyer, Blue Marvel , Galactus, Thor, Apocalypse

[@Cookiemonster_256]

5:43 the what bands?

[@axelnilsson5124]

The nega (short for negative) bands

[@Cookiemonster_256]

@Axel Nilsson thank you for clarification I thought he said something else lol

[@javierfavela2255]

Bruh, I'm surprised that Hulk isn't one of the 6 threats to Thanos! The Hulk gets stronger the madder he gets and there's no limit to how mad or how strong he'll get to the point where he even once fought the Sentry to a freaking standstill! And that's no easy feat! I bet even Thanos would have a hard time doing that!

[@kimbelsimpson7535]

I doubt it because this is Thanos we're talking about who has kicked ass on or fought to a standstill just about everyone he's ever gone up against.

[@williambaker577]

Is that Warlock now or are they different characters?