Thanks in large part to Marvel's marketing and cinematic strategy, Infinity War has been hyped since 2012, when Thanos was touted in The Avengers as one of the most powerful villains in the universe. (vox.com)
Death of the Outsider successfully sees out one of its most intriguing lead characters and one of its most powerful villains in a worthwhile adventure. (metacritic.com)
In one beat, he reminds Batman that he has fostered a world of doubt and vulnerability, opening it up to more powerful villains. (dvdtalk.com)