Eternals: Thanos Rises

In just a single oversized issue from 2021, Kieron Gillen and Dustin Weaver delivered a pivotal Marvel story that reframes the cosmic origin of one of its most infamous villains. Published during the modern era of the publisher's Eternals mythology, this one-shot explores the early life and motivations of Thanos from a fresh perspective, weaving his personal history into the larger tapestry of the Eternals' ancient conflicts. It matters as a key piece of character-building that deepens the lore around the Mad Titan without relying on his better-known appearances.