Thanos is one of the most powerful villains in the Marvel universe, who has fought against several characters, including in some films. We show you 10 characters who were able to defeat him.
The most famous villain of the many Marvel films is Thanos. In the film Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, he has shown how powerful he is and what is needed to defeat him.
Thanos has been a regular villain in many Marvel stories since the 1970s, often directly confronting many heroes. Sometimes he also enjoys just annoying a regular guy.
Occasionally, Thanos has also been successful. Despite his many abilities, the villain has often been defeated. But the following 10 characters were able to defeat him in battle. It is not just about pure strength; sometimes you can defeat opponents with other tricks as well.
Doctor Doom
- Defeated Thanos in Secret Wars No. 8 (2015)
In the 2015 event Secret Wars, Doctor Doom became God Emperor Doom in the comics thanks to the power of the Beyonders. When the multiverse was nearly destroyed, Doom created the Battleworld, a new universe. In doing so, he acquired god-like powers and could manipulate the memories of all inhabitants.
When Thanos lands on Battleworld, he tries to find out what is going on with his soldiers. He learns about Doom and tries to take him out in his base. With his god-like powers, Doom easily takes out half of Thanos’ companions.
Doom offers him a pact, but Thanos refuses. He calls Doom a weak god
and a fraud
. He should kneel before him. Doom asks him if he has the Infinity Gauntlet. Thanos denies it but explains that his power is enough for him. Well, Doom takes Thanos’ entire spine out and finishes off the Titan with a single grip.
