Probably it is not a coincidence that Marvel became successful only when they decided to handle their characters themselves with seventy years of experience with superheroes, and this turning point was 2008, when Marvel began to build their cinematic (transmedia) universe. Although Marvel entered the film industry in the 1990s, where their only role was to sell film rights of certain Marvel characters to various film studios until 2008. Moreover, it is not only the worldwide success that makes the Marvel phenomenon interesting, but the fact that Marvel was one of the first companies to be involved in the practice of transmedia storytelling, which is both a relatively new business model and a framework for artistic expression. The reason why it is an important topic to be examined and discovered is the outstanding popularity of the products of Marvel Studios-and basically Marvel Comics-in the United States and in the world especially after 2008. This phenomenon should not be confused with classic film franchises or redundant adaptations. ‘Transmedia narrative’ is a phrase that refers to a way of storytelling that involves multiple media platforms, such as movies, television series, comic books and/or interactive websites, and each of the self-contained compositions is conceptually connected to the others in its common characters, events, objects, values and natural laws, constituting a fictional universe or storyworld. This study examines the practice of transmedia storytelling (or narrative) in connection with the popular media franchise that is officially known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe ( MCU). Film studies, contemporary literature and popular culture are among his main interests. Ádám Richter is an American Studies MA graduate who formerly studied at the University of Szeged.
Powerful mutants and magicians far exceed Thanos in terms of power and will, in some cases even when he is armed with the power of the Infinity Gauntlet."The Marvel Cinematic Universe as a Transmedia Narrative" by Ádám Richter It's not just some of the most powerful Marvel cosmic characters who can give the Mad Titan a run for his money. Updated on May 28th, 2021 by Darby Harn: Thanos remains near the top of the supervillain hierarchy in the Marvel Universe, but with The Eternals trailer hinting at an even bigger threat than Thanos in the MCU, fans are discovering more characters from the comics who can defeat Thanos. There are numerous Marvel superheroes (and other supervillains) who are more powerful than Thanos. Some of them are obvious to comic book fans, while others may come as more of a surprise. While Avengers Endgamemakes the task of foiling the Mad Titan’s plans seem insurmountable for obvious dramatic and storytelling purposes, Thanos is vulnerable. RELATED: 10 Best Avengers Team Rosters In Marvel Comics However, despite this, there are many Marvel characters who can beat Thanos.
He is also extremely powerful, with and without the Infinity Gauntlet, a device that truly makes him ‘inevitable’. In all of Marvel, who is more powerful than Thanos? Who can kill Thanos? The Mad Titan is arguably one of the best villains in the MCU, with some memorable quotes from the character that have been etched in the memories of moviegoers and fans alike.