The Mad Titan stands in his battle-ready armor in this guide showing how to draw Thanos in his classic comic book suit design. This blue and gold armored version appeared throughout Marvel Comics before the MCU films gave him a different look. Thanos first appeared in 1973 and has battled the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and cosmic heroes across the universe in his quest for power.
Sketching Classic Thanos
This full body tutorial covers 17 steps, constructing Thanos from head to toe in his traditional comic book armor with gold plating and blue fabric sections!
Classic Thanos Armor Design
- Purple-blue skin with deep chin ridges
- Blue headpiece with gold accents and central gem
- Gold shoulder pauldrons with curved plating
- Blue tunic section across chest and torso
- Gold gauntlets covering both forearms
- Blue shorts with belt and buckle detail
- Gold armored boots reaching to the knees
- Wide power stance with fists clenched
This classic Thanos design differs from the film versions found in the Infinity War portrait tutorial and the helmeted Thanos guide. For Thanos with his weapon, check out the complete gauntlet version. Drawing Thanos in his classic suit requires attention to the gold armor panel lines throughout.
Working Through 17 Steps
The armor segments need careful line work for proper definition. Use these colors to track progress:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Thanos Classic: Complete Tutorial
Share Your Thanos Drawing!
That wraps up all 17 steps to draw Thanos in his original comic book armor design. The gold and blue color scheme sets this version apart from his film appearances. Drop your comments below and post links to your finished Mad Titan artwork!