The Phoenix Force returned in Thanos #6 this week, and it found itself a new host.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Thanos #6!
So far, the series has followed Thanos' desperate quest to stave off his impending death, even as his son Thane and Death plot to accelerate that death. That family squabble came to a head in this issue, as Thane took possession of one of the few powers in the universe greater than Thanos - the Phoenix Force.
Thane wasted little time in confronting his father and showing Thanos the true power of the Phoenix.
Despite appearances, though, Thanos survived the encounter. However, Thanos has been left severely weakened and de-powered. Thane seems keen on forcing Thanos to watch as he takes over his once vast empire.
This wasn't the only Marvel book to feature the Phoenix Force this week. The Mighty Thor #18 pitted the goddess of thunder against the fiery cosmic bird, and she only fared a little better than Thanos did.
It remains to be seen how these two stories are meant to connect, but between Thanos, The Mighty Thor and the upcoming Jean Grey series, it's clear the Phoenix Force is back in a big way this year.
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