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.
Winter Soldier, also known as James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes, is a Marvel Comics superhero who was first introduced in Captain America #1 in 1941. He was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby.
Bucky was originally portrayed as Captain America's teenage sidekick, serving as his partner in the fight against the Axis Powers during World War II. However, in a tragic turn of events, Bucky was presumed dead after a mission gone wrong, leading to Captain America being frozen in ice and preserved for several decades.
Decades later, Bucky was revealed to have survived the mission and had been brainwashed by the Soviet Union to become a deadly assassin known as the Winter Soldier. He possesses superhuman strength, agility, and endurance, as well as extensive combat training and knowledge of espionage.
The Winter Soldier's most notable power is his bionic left arm, which is capable of crushing metal and firing energy blasts. The arm is also equipped with various gadgets and weapons, including a retractable knife and a grappling hook.
Despite being brainwashed for years, Bucky eventually regained his memories and went on to become a hero in his own right, even taking up the mantle of Captain America for a time.
Throughout his history, the Winter Soldier has faced off against numerous foes, including Captain America himself, who was initially suspicious of Bucky's motives after he resurfaced as the Winter Soldier. However, Bucky has proven himself time and time again as a valuable ally and hero, using his formidable skills and determination to protect the world from threats both foreign and domestic.
The Winter Soldier has also made multiple appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portrayed by actor Sebastian Stan. He remains a popular and iconic character in the Marvel Universe, known for his strength, cunning, and unwavering loyalty to those he considers family.
