Everyone knows all aboutthe iconic Marvel Cinematic Universe villain, Thanos (Josh Brolin).
He staged an epic confrontation with the Avengers inAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame.
However, one major omission fromMCU’s Infinity Sagais the object of Thanos' love-obsessed crush, Death.
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The MCU has already introduced Thanos, and nowit’s time to give Mistress Death her due!
Who Is Mistress Death in Marvel Comics?
Deathis the Marvel Universe’s cosmic embodiment and personification of mortality and is as old as the universe itself.
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They act asthe forces of creation of the Marvel Universe.
Many of Thanos' actionsover the years are driven byhis wish to win the love of Mistress Death.
However, his efforts always fail.
Terraxia is an Eve to Thanos' Adam, but she perishes in the same storyline.
While Thanos is obsessed with Death, an abstract cosmic entity, he can never truly understand her.
Therefore, his love for Death remains unrequited.
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Thanos has been obsessed with Mistress Death since his youth, which eventually drives him mad.
Thanos always misunderstands her behavior and aloofness throughout their history.
However, the MCU jettisoned Thanos' obsession with the cosmic entity.
Instead, the Infinity Saga opts toportray Thanos as more of a pragmatic philosopher and an interstellar eco-terrorist.
Thanos seeks to conquer and destroy through his belief thatit’s the only way to save it from annihilation.
Hugh Jackman’s gnarly scene is one of the most iconic from the comics.
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The Infinity Saga’s removal of Thanos' infatuation with Death was probably the correct move.
That said, the 2012 movie,The Avengers, does lightly reference Thanos' crush on Mistress Death.
The Other says, “To challenge them [the Avengers] is to court Death.”
The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.
Of course, courting “Death” is exactly what Thanos wants!
Unfortunately, the Mistress Death concept has yet to find its way into the MCU.
In the film,Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale)seeks to find Eternity.
Much like Mistress Death, Eternity is a cosmic entity that personifies another aspect of the universe.
The Deadpool and Death whirlwind love affair is revealed in theDeadpool and Death Annualcomic published in 1998.
But outside circumstances conspire to keep you alive … and you’ve given in to them."
Mistress Death tempts Deadpool with her love, provided he can find a way to die.
Emma Corrin deserved better!
Throughout his many near-death experiences,Deadpool encounters Death multiple times over the years.
The Deadpool and Death relationship is romantically twisted and hilarious.
They make the perfect pair, yet they can never be together.
Could Death Eventually Find Her Way to the MCU?
Either way, it would be a shameif Mistress Death never makes a proper appearance in the MCU.
Avengers: Infinity Waris available to watch on Disney+ in the U.S.
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