Thanos creator unhappy with Trump campaign's 'Avengers' ad

IANS

World

Comic book writer and Thanos creator Jim Starlin is unhappy and feels violated after watching US President Donald Trump replace the villain of the Marvel Universe in one of his latest re-election campaign ads.

Comic book writer and Thanos creator Jim Starlin is unhappy and feels violated after watching US President Donald Trump replace the villain of the Marvel Universe in one of his latest re-election campaign ads.

"After my initial feeling of being violated, seeing that pompous fool using my creation to stroke his infantile ego, it finally struck me that the leader of my country and the free world actually enjoys comparing himself to a mass murderer," Starlin said in a statement.

Starlin added: "How sick is that? These are sad and strange times we are going through. Fortunately, all things, even national nightmares, eventually come to an end."

In the climax of "Avengers: Endgame", the chief villain, Thanos, utters the now-famous line "I am inevitable" before snapping his fingers in an attempt to destroy all life in the universe.

On Tuesday, that scene took on new meaning when the Trump campaign released a video with Thanos replaced by Trump, reports hollywoodreporter.com. The video showed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democratic leaders disappearing into dust, much like victims of Thanos.

The Trump video came hours after House Democrats introduced two Articles of Impeachment against the President. "House Democrats can push their sham impeachment all they want. President Trump's re-election is inevitable," a tweet from Trump's campaign read.

Josh Brolin played Thanos in three films, and in "Avengers: Infinity War", the villain achieved his goal of killing half of all life in the universe. In "Avengers: Endgame", the snapping of fingers didn't go as he planned.

Starlin is known for creating the Infinity trilogy in the early '90s, a series of books that helped inspire Infinity War and Endgame.

Tags: Cinema, Showbiz, Hollywood, Politics

Lastest Stories

Also Read

Series Spotlight: Karisma Kapoor's 'Brown'

Comprehensive review and details of the upcoming ZEE5 Hindi original crime thriller series 'Brown' starring Karisma Kapoor.

New OTT Releases India This Week: Binge Guide (June 1-7, 2026)

Explore the biggest Indian OTT releases streaming this week (June 1-7, 2026) across Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and JioHotstar, featuring Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Maa Behen.

New Movie Releases in India This Week & Top Box Office Holdovers (June 1-7, 2026)

Discover the new Indian movies releasing in theatres this week across Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Tulu. Check out showtimes, reviews, and top box office holdovers like Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Border 2.

Madhubala - Biography and Filmography

Discover the tragic life, iconic movies, and enduring legacy of Bollywood legend Madhubala. Explore her career from child artist in Basant to Mughal-e-Azam superstardom, her health struggles, and personal relationships.

Latest OTT Releases in India (May 2026)

Explore the hottest OTT releases streaming now and dropping this weekend in India, featuring legal thrillers, sci-fi mysteries, and blockbuster announcements.

Kartavya Movie Review: A Dark, Intense Cop Thriller Driven by Saif Ali Khan

Read our review of Kartavya (2026) on Netflix. Find out if Saif Ali Khan's gritty Red Chillies Entertainment police drama lives up to its hype.

Movies Releasing On Friday, May 22, 2026

Discover the new Indian movies releasing On Friday, May 22, 2026 across Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Bhojpuri, and Tulu, plus top films still successfully running in theatres.