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Fay Watson

A new Marvel theory that's essentially a lost What If...? episode has us wondering if another MCU character could have defeated Thanos

Odin in Thor.

The rise of Thanos in the MCU is the most devastating arc we've seen on screen so far, and was responsible for the (temporary for some) deaths of many of Marvel's biggest heroes. However, some fans have been wondering if things might have panned out a little differently had another character still been around: Odin.

Writing on Reddit, User Parabellum111 started up the discussion: "Every now and then I see theories that Thanos waited until powerful beings like Odin and the Ancient One were out of the way before beginning his quest for the Infinity Stones; I have no doubt that the former Supreme Sorcerer I wouldn't have been able to handle him, but would the All-Father be any different?"

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