<P> The Infinity Gauntlet is an American comic book published by Marvel Comics . The story, written by Jim Starlin and pencilled by George Pérez and Ron Lim, was first serialized as a six - issue limited series from July to December 1991 . As the main piece of a crossover event, some plot elements were featured in tie - in issues of other Marvel publications . Since its initial publication, the series has been reprinted in various formats and editions . </P> <P> The roots of the series date to concepts developed in comics Starlin wrote and drew for Marvel in the 1970s, primarily Thanos and the Infinity Gems . Starlin returned to Marvel in 1990 as the writer for Silver Surfer volume 3 beginning with issue #34, assisted by Lim on pencils . Their storyline developed through the next sixteen issues and the two - issue spin - off limited series Thanos Quest before concluding in The Infinity Gauntlet . Fan - favorite artist Pérez drew the first four issues before his busy schedule and unhappiness with the story led to him being replaced by Lim . </P> <P> At the start of The Infinity Gauntlet, the alien nihilist Thanos has collected the six Infinity Gems and attached them to his gauntlet . With their combined power, he becomes like a god and sets out to win the affection of Mistress Death, the living embodiment of death in the Marvel Universe . When Thanos uses his powers to kill half of the living beings in the universe, Adam Warlock leads Earth's remaining heroes against him . After the Infinity Gauntlet is stolen by Thanos' villainous granddaughter Nebula, Thanos aids the remaining heroes in defeating her . Warlock ultimately obtains the Infinity Gauntlet and uses its power to undo the death and destruction caused by Thanos . </P> <P> The series was a top seller for Marvel during publication and was followed by two immediate sequels, The Infinity War (1992) and The Infinity Crusade (1993). The story's events continued to be referenced in - story by comics for decades . The Infinity Gauntlet remained popular among fans, warranting multiple reprint editions and merchandise . Themes and plot elements have been repeatedly adapted into video games, animated cartoons, and film . </P>

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