6 Characters Most Likely To Be Killed By Thanos In AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
There are almost certainly going to be some casualties in Avengers: Infinity War, but which of Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand the greatest chance of meeting their maker at the hands of Thanos, the Mad Titan?
We'll have to wait and see, but if there's one thing I'm sure of, it's that someone is going to die in this movie. After all, there's no way that every hero can emerged unscathed after battling an Infinity Gauntlet wielding Thanos! That just wouldn't make sense, and after nobody died in Captain America: Civil War, it's actually about time that Marvel ups the stakes and bids farewell to a true fan-favourite.
Who is most likely to die and how exactly should their story be brought to an end? What you'll find here is a look at the six characters most likely to end up meeting their maker in Infinity War...
6. Scarlet Witch
While there's a very good chance than Thanos will tear the Infinity Stone straight from The Vision's head in Avengers: Infinity War, I still find it hard to believe that Marvel will kill the android off so soon after introducing him. A i potentially more interesting twist would be to instead have Thanos absorb the energy from the Scarlet Witch's body, thereby creating a new stone in the process. Of course, she wouldn't necessarily have to die (just lose her powers) if that happens, but it would be far more shocking if she were to protect The Vision and be killed as a result.
It's fair to say that this is something the vast majority wouldn't see coming, and while Wanda would be a massive loss - especially as one of the few female characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - the fact that her powers are so closely linked to the Infinity Gauntlet could lead to some sort of resurrection. Ultimately, it's the shock factor which goes in this selection's favour because The Vision's demise is something we've all thought of as inevitable since he was introduced.
5. Star-Lord
The hunt to bring back Star-Lord could then make for the focus of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, because let's face it, there's no way a character like this would stay dead for long. Still, the team would be left with an interesting new dynamic without their leader around even if it is just for half a movie or so. Throw in the fact that Peter saving the day would cement the Guardians as the galaxy's biggest heroes, and I can see this happening.
4. Heimdall
If this leads to The Avengers battling The Mad Titan on Asgard, then that would be downright awesome, though I wouldn't be too shocked if Heimdall's demise is actually used as a way of kicking off the events of Avengers: Infinity War. It would be a great shame to say goodbye to Elba, but he really doesn't seem that pleased with how Marvel has used him and may have a franchise of his own anyway - which he deserves - in the form of the upcoming big screen adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower series.
3. Captain America
The movie ending with Steve getting back the shield from Tony only for it to shatter when he faces Thanos (something which again hails from the comic books) would make for an epic piece of imagery, and the villain then killing the star spangled hero before retreating to regather his forces ahead of the next Avengers movie would leave us on one hell of a cliffhanger. It also robs The Avengers of their leader but gives them an even greater motivation for fighting. Steve could be brought back via the reality altering Infinity Gauntlet, but I think it's time for Bucky to step up.
2. Loki
How do I see him dying? Well, while Thanos killing him in cold blood with little effort would certainly go a long way in establishing him as a very frightening and credible threat, I think it would be much better to see Loki go out as a hero of sort as he did in the pages of Siege. The character could return in a new form somewhere down the line if the movies follow the comics, but Tom Hiddleston deserves to let his version go out in style and in a very big way.
1. The Vision
It could in fact be this which brings Thanos into conflict with the team; as of right now, while he's probably keen on exacting some revenge for what happened in The Avengers, he's probably more interested in getting the stones, so a sudden appearance at the compound where Thanos just takes this from them and kills one of the team in the process would really help to kick this conflict. Here's hoping that if nothing else, the Russos find a way to surprise with The Vision's demise.
Which of these characters do you think is most likely going to die in Avengers: Infinity War? Have we missed any other worthy candidates? As always, share your thoughts in the usual place.