THANOS RISING #1 YOUNG VARIANTMedia Release -- Marvel is pleased to present your first look at superstar Skottie Young's variant cover to Thanos Rising #1 from the red-hot creative team of Jason Aaron and Simone Bianchi! Discover the unbelievable origin story of one of the most talked about villains in the Marvel Universe—Thanos, the demi-god of death. Who is Thanos and what does he want? How does he come to permanently alter the course of our favorite superheroes? Prepare for a visceral tale of tragedy, deceit and destiny—setting up one of the most monumental events in Marvel history!

Each issue of Thanos Rising includes a code for a free digital copy on the Marvel Comics app (for iPhone®, iPad®, iPad Touch® & Android devices) and in the Marvel Digital Comics Shop. Additionally, each issue of Thanos Rising features special augmented reality content available exclusive through the Marvel AR app – including cover recaps, behind the scenes features and more that add value to your reading experience at no additional cost.

This April, Jason Aaron & Simone Bianchi bring the Marvel Universe face to face with the Mad Titan in Thanos Rising #1!

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THANOS RISING #1 (FEB130488)
THANOS RISING #1 YOUNG VARIANT (FEB130490)
Written by JASON AARON
Art & Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI
Variant Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
FOC – 03/11/13 On-Sale – 04/03/13