The Book Depository Infinity Gauntlet by Jim Starlin
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Description: Infinity Gauntlet : Paperback : Marvel Comics : 9780785156598 : 0785156593 : 15 Sep 2016 : Contains material originally published in magazine form as Infinity gauntlet #1-6--T.p. verso. The Book Depository Infinity Gauntlet by Jim Starlin - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Author: John Peterson
Rating: 5
Review: You know about this Infinity Gauntlet trade paperback because either you're a longtime Marvel comics fan or you've found out about this storyline because of the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe). This is part of one of the most famous Marvel sagas ever but we need to start by clarifying that the saga doesn't start with this volume. In fact, this collection does a rather poor job of explaining what has happened thus far and what is the wider context. I recommend that you start by reading the TPB "Silver Surfer - Rebirth of Thanos" and the Epic Collection "Silver Surfer - Thanos Quest". There is another Epic Collection "Silver Surfer - The Infinity Gauntlet" but it contains mostly low relevance tie-ins which you can safely skip. What you get with the two aforementioned collections (and there is slight double dip between them but it's still worth buying the two TPBs) is the background story of how Thanos came back from the dead and is serving Mistress Death in her bid to control the population of the universe, while the Silver Surfer becomes aware of these nefarious plans and starts to fight back. Crucially, you get to see how Thanos collects the six infinity gems, defeating their owners (The Collector, The Grandmaster, The Gardener, etc.). Then we go to this collection "Infinity Gauntlet", which collects Infinity Gauntlet 1-6. I will avoid big spoilers but the context when this collection starts is that Thanos, with the power from the infinity gauntlet, snaps his fingers and makes half of the population of the universe disappear, including several characters that we know. With absolute power, he becomes the center of attention for earth's heroes, headed by Adam Warlock and his companions, but also for several cosmic entities and even some villains like Galactus and Doctor Doom. Everyone gangs up to go against Thanos but how can you defeat someone who enjoys absolute power, even being flanked by a powerful minion like Mephisto? I won't go into spoilers on how the story unfolds but you can be sure that it's epic, one of the most epic in the history of Marvel comics. The collection is written by Jim Starlin, a legend of the business and the author who created Thanos and essentially the Marvel cosmic universe, while George Perez and Ron Lim take care of the illustrations. I am personally a fan of Ron Lim's art and this collection contains several epic moments where his illustrations really shine. A must read for Marvel fans. Now, be advised that even if there is closure to the story, the saga itself doesn't really end here so you will want to pick up "Infinity Gauntlet Aftermath", "Infinity War", "Infinity War Aftermath", "Infinity Crusade" and potentially also "Thor Blood and Thunder". This is because the Infinity saga is actually a trilogy, it doesn't end with the Infinity Gauntlet.
Author: VaderFett75
Rating: 4
Review: I remember back in 1991, being a kid and being very excited about this original six-issue mini series. The threat of Thanos was iminent and viable. I liked the coming together of the characters and George Perez's artwork is crisp and detailed (*too bad he didn't finish this project as he went over to DC for their less-than-memorable 'event story' WAR OF THE GODS) and I suppose Ron Lim's artwork, though very basic in comparison, was nice too. It's not a perfect story by any means but for me - alongside the ORIGINAL 1984 SECRET WARS - this will always have a special place amongst my favourite graphic novels. Avoid the pointless sequels - 'Infinity War' & 'Infinity Crusade' - they were just long, dull and drawn out with no real consequence other than having Spider-Man's evil 'doppelganger' hanging around for a few storylines after the fact. *It's a shame that nowadays, when the words 'infinity gauntlet' are mentioned, people will automatically think about those terrible, messy and mass-market-friendly and PC 'Marvel Cinematic' movies. Those films weren't made for fans - they are simply cash grabs using the true Marvel Comics legacy which itself has, sadly, taken a nose dive.
