5 Reasons Why Kang Is Worse Than Thanos

Some ‘fans’ who watched recent Marvel movies might not agree, but Kang The Conqueror is potentially a far more dangerous villain than Thanos. 

‘But he couldn’t even dodge a simple knife attack from Sylvie,’ you might argue. 

Let me clarify: that was merely a minor display from ‘He Who Remains’—just another aspect of Kang (notice how even the name ‘He Who Remains’ implies solitude). 

Today, we’re going to compare Thanos and Kang directly to determine who is truly the more formidable adversary. Let the trial begin!

Reason #1: Superior Technology

Every character has their own unique ability, but comparing Thanos and Kang places them on a similar scale.

Kang the Conqueror, born in the 30th century, benefits immensely from his exposure to an era of superior technology.

What truly distinguishes Kang from others is his intelligence. This background enables him to develop tools and gadgets like Temp Pads, Prune Sticks, a time ship, and an ultra diode ray.

On the other hand, the key selling point for Thanos is his pure muscle power and status as a formidable warrior. 

Commanding the mighty Black Order army, he has indeed established himself as a universal conqueror.

However, this comparison is still not entirely fair. 

Kang’s innovative technology and gadgets not only eclipse Thanos’ Infinity Gauntlet and his army in sheer power but also in strategic implications.

While Thanos’ usage for the Infinity Stones reaches its climax dramatically in ‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ his tools only come into the spotlight briefly

In contrast, Kang’s mastery over time and his advanced technology make him a more daunting adversary. He isn’t just playing with sacred timelines like toys; he is the rules of time itself.

Reason #2: Inevitability

How do you define ‘Inevitability’? If you’re thinking it’s about a solely ‘ultimate’ dominant source of power, well… you might want to think twice. 

Unlike Thanos, who had his moment with a snap, Kang’s numerous continuous variants mark him as an inevitable force in the Marvel Universe. 

In the concept of the multiverse, Kang’s abilities give him a unique advantage: they allow him to communicate across his variants in different timelines. 

In this way, each Kang learns from the others, each becoming more adept than the last. This cycle of learning and adaptation makes Kang far more persistent, underscoring his superiority throughout the Multiverse. 

Like He Who Remains said, despite controlling everything in the Sacred Timelines, he is just afraid of one thing: alter himself – Kang the Conqueror.

Thanos, while formidable, lacked this capacity for adaptation and recurrence, marking a critical advantage for Kang. 

It’s undeniable: Kang’s historical dominance is cemented by his victory in a multiversal war—a whole new level of influence and destruction that Thanos’ temporary successes never matched.

Reason #3: Mastery Over Multiple Realms

You’ve seen Thanos bend reality, manipulate space, and even reverse time to reclaim Vision just moments before his demise. 

But Kang? He controls everything. Even things appear to occur naturally as “it is what it is,” yet they remain within his surveillance or his calculated ignorance.

Kang’s command over multiple dimensions far surpasses Thanos, who was confined to manipulating the physical universe with the Infinity Stones. 

As a technologically advanced time traveler from the 30th century, Kang doesn’t just travel through various dimensions; he dominates them.

To put it into perspective: his ability to manipulate time and space extends well beyond the temporary powers Thanos wielded with the Time Stone. 

Kang’s influence stretches across timelines and dimensions, demonstrating a range and depth of power that Thanos never reached, solidifying Kang’s unmatched dominion in the MCU.

Reason #4: Formidable Backup

People say, ‘The more, the merrier’—a phrase that usually highlights the advantage of having powerful backups; however, that wasn’t the case here.

Thanos assembled the Black Order, which included formidable fighters like Ebony Maw and Corvus Glaive, to aid in his quest for the Infinity Stones.

Previously, Thanos’s inner circle included Gamora and Nebula—two highly capable assistant agents willing to execute any of Thanos’s desires.

On the other hand, Alioth—a massive, timeline-devouring entity and the watchdog of He Who Remains, or Kang—far surpasses them by erasing entire realities, greatly serving as a tool for his plan.

Unlike Thanos’s team, where infighting often undermined their effectiveness, Alioth offers a stark contrast with his destructive power.

Its singular focus and immense strength significantly enhance Kang’s ability to dominate timelines and ensure that his control remains unchallenged across the multiverse.

What a great… partner? At least, it cannot turn its back on He Who Remains.

Reason #5: Practical Motivations

Achievable goals enhance the effectiveness of any plan. Let’s put it in consideration of the different approaches of Thanos and Kang the Conqueror. 

Thanos’s goal to balance the universe by eliminating half of all life is rooted in complex, morally ambiguous motivations and requires a cosmic quest for the Infinity Stones. 

His approach involved grand and intricate planning, complete with ethical dilemmas, such as when he sacrificed Gamora for the Soul Stone—though he didn’t seem to hesitate for long.

In contrast, Kang’s objective is straightforward: to conquer and dominate across timelines. 

His method is purely power-driven, focusing solely on expansion and control, devoid of moral considerations. This makes his actions more predictable yet ruthlessly efficient. 

Kang’s directness boosts his effectiveness, free from the ethical complexities that sometimes obstructed Thanos’s strategies. 

This positions him as a more formidable and relentless force in the MCU.