Spoilers for Marvel Anatomy: A Scientific Study of the SuperhumanMarvel is taking a closer look at Thanos' anatomy, revealing the Mad Titan's physiology made the villain literally born to wield the Infinity Stones. In Marvel Anatomy: A Scientific Study of the Superhuman, a spotlight is shined on Thanos, his powers, and what makes up the supervillain. The look suggests Thanos might have a second immune system that connects him to the Celestials and, in turn, the Infinity Stones.
In Marvel Anatomy: A Scientific Study of the Superhuman by Marc Sumerak, Daniel Wallace, and Jonah Lobe, the greatest heroes and villains in the Marvel Universe are put under the microscope as the book examines their anatomy with beautiful illustrations showcasing what makes up each character. The chapter about Thanos goes over his cosmic power, highlighting as a result of his deviant mutation, his cells can absorb and synthesize ambient cosmic energy to emit incredible attacks. However, one of the more interesting notes connects his powers directly to the Infinity Stones.
Thanos Will Always Be Connected To The Infinity Stones
In the comics, the Infinity Stones are directly connected to the all-powerful Celestials, as the cosmic beings sent the gems from the God Quarry to the Marvel Universe during the First Cosmos. However, Thanos has long shown an incredible ability to wield the Infinity Stones, as his Eternal/Deviant physiology made him a unique being who could withstand taking on the gems. Now, Marvel is revealing that there may be a secret power behind Thanos' ability to channel Celestial energy like nobody before him, as a look at his anatomy links the villain with the Infinity Stones in a new way.
In the book, it's speculated that through "genetic augmentation," Thanos has developed a secondary nervous system fully dedicated to absorbing and rechanneling intense Celestial energy. As such, the new powers explain why the Mad Titan could wield the Infinity Stones and Cosmic Cube without damaging his body or mind. He's quite literally built to wield the stones, as his anatomy can withstand their extraordinary powers.
Connecting Thanos' anatomy to his ability to control the Infinity Stones highlights the Mad Titan was (unintentionally) designed to be the wielder of the great Celestial-based power. With possibly an entire secondary nervous system built solely to absorb and rechannel the Infinity Stones' energy, Thanos is the ultimate host of the gems, as his anatomy suggests it was always part of his destiny to acquire the powerful cosmic artifacts. Marvel Anatomy: A Scientific Study of the Superhuman is in comic book stores now.
