<P> In the limited series The Thanos Quest Thanos refers to the entire set as `` Infinity Gems '' for the first time . Thanos systematically subdues the Elders one by one to gather all six gems . Once in his control , he sets the gems into a gold glove ( the left gauntlet of his customary attire ) which he refers to as the Infinity Gauntlet . Thanos explains the origin of the gems to the Runner , one of the Elders of the Universe : the set are the remains of a once nigh omnipotent but lonely being . Unable to endure eternity alone , the being committed suicide , although a fraction of its essence remained and became the Infinity Gems . </P>
<P> In the limited series The Thanos Quest Thanos refers to the entire set as `` Infinity Gems '' for the first time . Thanos systematically subdues the Elders one by one to gather all six gems . Once in his control , he sets the gems into a gold glove ( the left gauntlet of his customary attire ) which he refers to as the Infinity Gauntlet . Thanos explains the origin of the gems to the Runner , one of the Elders of the Universe : the set are the remains of a once nigh omnipotent but lonely being . Unable to endure eternity alone , the being committed suicide , although a fraction of its essence remained and became the Infinity Gems . </P>
how does thanos get the infinity stones in the comics
how does thanos get the infinity stones in the comics
systematically subdues the Elders one by one to gather all six gems
systematically subdues the Elders one by one to gather all six gems