Book · 1992 · Comics & graphic novels, superheroes
The infinity gauntlet
Why people recommend it
The Infinity Gauntlet by Jim Starlin is a classic Marvel comic book miniseries in which the villain Thanos collects the Infinity Stones to wield ultimate power over the universe. On Timcast IRL, Ian Crossland enthusiastically recommended the title, declaring it to be one of the greatest comic book stories ever written. On a subsequent episode of the same podcast, Tim Pool also discussed the book, pointing out that it served as the foundational literary source material from which the blockbuster cinematic adaptations featuring the character Thanos were directly derived. Both speakers emphasized the cultural and narrative significance of Starlin's original work within the broader superhero genre, contrasting the printed page with its modern Hollywood adaptations. The book was highlighted as an exceptional artistic achievement that shaped decades of subsequent pop culture storytelling and merchandising regarding cosmic battles and powerful comic book artifacts.
Who recommended it
- Tim Pool Discussed
- Ian Crossland Recommended
Tim Pool — 1 mention
“This is The Infinity Gauntlet where the entire movie was derived from this is the book”
Ian Crossland — 1 mention
“This is The Infinity Gauntlet episode number one or issue number one this is one of the greatest Comics ever written”