Talk:Thanos (Earth-199999)/@comment-84391-20190109131419

For the poster wanting Thanos alignment being changed to neutral: He is NOT neutral. He IS an anti-villain, but that is not the same as a neutral character. Thanos in particular fits these particular character archetypes:

Knight Templar

Well-Intentioned Extremist

Whereas most previous MCU villains primarily fit this archetype:

Woobie, Destroyer of Worlds

Click here for the full Sliding Scale of Anti-Villains, but the only neutral example would be the Type IV:

''These characters either lack any villainous traits whatsoever or have so much concern over others that any signs of villainy are nearly completely drowned out. Frequently, these characters are called villains only because they fight against the hero. Basically, these guys are NEVER actively malevolent. They usually have some other reason for opposing the hero besides evil schemes. Ironically, these characters can be extremely dangerous to the hero as their high skill at arms/competence more than makes up for their lack of vileness. Fighting them also poses a moral dilemma which can also sap the hero's morale. It is at this point where an Anti-Villain starts to blur with the Hero Antagonist. Having to kill a particularly well liked In Name Only AV in a boss fight can be a Player Punch. Their deaths are extremely likely to be a Tear Jerker.''

Thanos is definitely NOT a Type IV.