Easily Forgiven: Played with - The UN hasn't forgotten Captain America's refusal to sign the accords, and even in the wake of the greatest crisis Earth will suffer, Secretary Ross tries to have Cap arrested.But Thanos survives both, and having complete his mission retires on a quiet piece of land. Twice he is very nearly defeated: first, when the team-up of Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, and the Guardians of the Galaxy nearly get the Infinity Gauntlet off him, and second when Thor nearly kills him with the Stormbreaker. In the process, all of his "children" are killed (except Nebula, The Unfavorite who keeps trying to kill him), including Thanos having to sacrifice his most beloved child, Gamora, in order to receive the Soul Stone. In order to capture all the Infinity Stones, Thanos has to face off against nearly the entire roster of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's heroes. Earn Your Happy Ending: In a very rare case, this applies to the Villain Protagonist.