Cover of The infinity gauntlet

Book · 1992 · Comics & graphic novels, superheroes

The infinity gauntlet

by Jim Starlin · Recommended by 5 people on 1 podcast

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This is one of the greatest comics ever written.
Ian Crossland · Timcast IRL · Aug 2022 Listen at 2:02:11

The best things said about it

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I went out and i bought the six issues of the infinity gauntlet this is the original this is where it all came from in the 90s arguably the infinity gauntlet number four is the best comic marvel comic ever made.
Ian Crossland Timcast IRL · Aug 2021
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I have it here I have all six issues of it on my desk I carry it I carry it around with me it.
Tim Pool Timcast IRL · Dec 2023
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This is The Infinity Gauntlet where the entire movie was derived from.
Tim Pool Timcast IRL · Mar 2023
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This is my favorite comic book of all time.
Luke Rudkowski Timcast IRL · Oct 2021
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They should have made The Infinity Gauntlet and made it like they wrote it because it's amazing.
Gary Bickler Timcast IRL · Oct 2021

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The Infinity Gauntlet by Jim Starlin is a classic Marvel comic book miniseries that details the cosmic struggle against Thanos as he attempts to reshape reality using the power of the Infinity Stones. On Timcast IRL, Ian Crossland enthusiastically recommended the original six-issue run, describing the fourth issue in particular as one of the greatest and most epic comic books ever created. Tim Pool and other recurring guests, including Luke Rudkowski and Gary Bickler, frequently brought up the series to contrast the nuanced storytelling, high stakes, and genuine consequences of the original print books with modern cinematic adaptations. They discussed how the source material provided a profound thematic blueprint that inspired them during their youth, noting that the comic's stark exploration of power and mortality far exceeded the sanitized narratives often found in contemporary blockbuster films. The participants often displayed or referenced physical copies of the issues on the set, using the iconic storyline to anchor nostalgic conversations about the evolution of comic book culture, character arcs, and the commercialization of modern superhero franchises.

Every mention

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Ian Crossland This is The Infinity Gauntlet episode number one or issue number one this is one of the greatest Comics eve… 2
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“This is The Infinity Gauntlet episode number one or issue number one this is one of the greatest Comics ever written”
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“i went out and i bought the six issues of the infinity gauntlet this is the original this is where it all came from in the 90s arguably the infinity gauntlet number four is the best comic marvel comic ever made”
Tim Pool I have it here I have all six issues of it on my desk I carry it I carry it around with me it 3
Discussed
“I have it here I have all six issues of it on my desk I carry it I carry it around with me it”
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“This is The Infinity Gauntlet where the entire movie was derived from this is the book”
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“i was reading like the infinity gauntlet x-force was all right x-men”
Gary Bickler The Infinity Gauntlet they should have made The Infinity Gauntlet and made it like they wrote it because it… 1
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“The Infinity Gauntlet they should have made The Infinity Gauntlet and made it like they wrote it because it's amazing and people die”
Luke Rudkowski this is my favorite comic book of all time I'm glad you're here Gary this is The Infinity Gauntlet number f… 1
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“this is my favorite comic book of all time I'm glad you're here Gary this is The Infinity Gauntlet number four it's epic”
Tyler Fischer if it's called the infinity gauntlet and you're right tim you explained it exactly thanos was thanos was an… 1
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“if it's called the infinity gauntlet and you're right tim you explained it exactly thanos was thanos was an anomaly”

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