Thanos, one of the most powerful and iconic villains in the Marvel universe, is often portrayed as a cosmic threat with a complex and nuanced personality. Standing tall at an imposing figure, he has blue or purplish-gray skin and a distinctive ridged chin. Thanos is often seen wearing golden armor and a large, golden gauntlet adorned with the Infinity Stones (gems with immense cosmic power). Thanos's motivations stem from a warped sense of philosophy, believing that achieving balance in the universe by eliminating half of its population will restore harmony due to overpopulation and resource scarcity. This genocidal ideology is commonly referred to as "the snap." Thanos is a ruthless and calculating character, willing to go to extreme lengths to achieve his goals. He is highly intelligent and a master strategist, making him a formidable adversary for the heroes of the Marvel universe. Besides possessing superhuman strength, endurance, and durability, Thanos has augmented his abilities with advanced technology and cosmic enhancements. He is an accomplished hand-to-hand combatant and skilled in various forms of combat. With the Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos gains god-like power, allowing him to manipulate reality, time, space, and more.