I’m told in life that there are only two constants: death and taxes. That seems fair, but I was wondering if it would be OK to propose a third option: that Skottie Young can make anything adorable.

Because if you look at the above variant cover for “Thanos Rising” #1 that Marvel just released, featuring Young’s Thanos, I’d think you might agree that there is quite literally nothing Skottie Young can’t make adorable. You kind of just want to pinch his cheeks and say, “Aww, who’s an adorable li’l mad titan? You are! Yes you are!” And in your last moments, as you breathe your dying breath and realize you forgot about your taxes, the words “worth it” will escape your lips.

For the full press release from Marvel, please see below.

Marvel Press Release

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at superstar Skottie Young’s variant cover to Thanos Rising #1 from the red-hot creative team of Jason Aaron and Simone Bianchi! Discover the unbelievable origin story of one of the most talked about villains in the Marvel Universe—Thanos, the demi-god of death. Who is Thanos and what does he want? How does he come to permanently alter the course of our favorite superheroes? Prepare for a visceral tale of tragedy, deceit and destiny—setting up one of the most monumental events in Marvel history!

Each issue of Thanos Rising includes a code for a free digital copy on the Marvel Comics app (for iPhone®, iPad®, iPad Touch® & Android devices) and in the Marvel Digital Comics Shop. Additionally, each issue of Thanos Rising features special augmented reality content available exclusive through the Marvel AR app – including cover recaps, behind the scenes features and more that add value to your reading experience at no additional cost.

This April, Jason Aaron & Simone Bianchi bring the Marvel Universe face to face with the Mad Titan in Thanos Rising #1!

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THANOS RISING #1 (FEB130488)

THANOS RISING #1 YOUNG VARIANT (FEB130490)

Written by JASON AARON

Art & Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI

Variant Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG

FOC – 03/11/13 On-Sale – 04/03/13