Thanos is a powerful and malevolent character from the Marvel Universe, first appearing in the Marvel Comics series "The Invincible Iron Man" in 1973. He is a powerful alien warlord from the planet Titan, and is one of the greatest threats faced by the Marvel Universe. Thanos' story begins on the planet Titan, where he was born as the son of Eternals A'Lars and Sui-San. From a young age, Thanos was obsessed with death and the pursuit of power, and he quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the most feared and respected figures in the Marvel Universe. As a result of his Eternal heritage, Thanos possesses a number of superhuman abilities, including strength, speed, agility, durability, and regenerative powers. He also has access to advanced technology, including a suit of armor that enhances his physical abilities and a number of powerful weapons, such as the Infinity Gauntlet. The Infinity Gauntlet is a powerful artifact that allows Thanos to manipulate time, space, and reality itself. With it, he is able to erase entire galaxies from existence, and has even been able to defeat some of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe. Throughout his long and storied career, Thanos has clashed with many of the Marvel Universe's greatest heroes, including the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and the X-Men. Despite their best efforts, these heroes have often struggled to defeat Thanos, making him one of the most formidable and dangerous villains in the Marvel Universe.
Iron Man, also known as Tony Stark, is a powerful superhero from the Marvel Universe, first appearing in the Marvel Comics series "Tales of Suspense" in 1963. He is a brilliant inventor and businessman, and is one of the most respected and admired heroes in the Marvel Universe. Iron Man's story begins with Tony Stark, the son of Howard Stark, a brilliant inventor and scientist. After his father's death, Tony inherits his father's company, Stark Industries, and becomes one of the most successful and influential businessmen in the world. However, Tony's life takes a turn when he is captured by terrorists and forced to build a weapon for them. To escape, he builds a suit of armor powered by an arc reactor, and uses it to defeat his captors and escape. As Iron Man, Tony has access to a wide range of advanced technology and weaponry, including his signature suit of armor. The armor is powered by an arc reactor, and is equipped with a variety of powerful weapons, such as repulsor blasts and missiles. In addition to his physical powers, Iron Man is also a brilliant inventor and strategist, and has used his intelligence and resourcefulness to defeat many of the Marvel Universe's greatest villains, including the Mandarin, Whiplash, and the Ghost. Throughout his long and storied career, Iron Man has become one of the most respected and admired heroes in the Marvel Universe, and is a member of the Avengers and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).