Kronos (comics)

This article is about the Marvel Comics character, based on the mythological Cronus. For the DC Comics character, see Chronos (comics).
Kronos
Kronos (far left) with the cosmic pantheon on the cover of Infinity Gauntlet #5.
(November 1991).
Art by Ron Lim.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceIron Man #55
(February 1972)
Created byJim Starlin (writer / artist)
In-story information
Alter egoKronos
SpeciesCosmic being
Team affiliationsEternals
Notable aliasesTitan God of Time
Father of Fathers
Chronos
Abilities
  • Superhuman intelligence
  • Time manipulation
  • Telepathy

Kronos (UK: /ˈkroʊnɒs/, US: /ˈkroʊnoʊs/) (also spelled as Chronos[1]) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Jim Starlin, the character first appeared in Iron Man #55 (February 1972).[2] Kronos is a cosmic being who is the embodiment of time.[3][4] He is the brother of Uranos.[5] He is also the grandfather of the supervillain Thanos.[6]

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