Ok, Symmetric Chaos, I get your point, but the fact he still has the possibility to obtain that power in two months should count for something. Cause if he did, the battle would be a breeze for him. Where's the possibility? Well, whether or not the HOTU still exists and if Thanos may be able to seek it out once more is unknown as Thanos just appeared alive after his sacrifice and no longer typically desires to destroy the universe. That's just one possibility. If there's a way, Thanos' will find it.
swerve, are you crazy? Even if Apocalypse obtained the IG, he lacks the experience to wield it. Darkseid and Thanos would just jump him.
Kutulu, I agree about Orion and Fury, but I'd hesitate with Drax. For one thing, in Annihilation Thanos' back was facing him as you well know, because he was busy trying to save the universe. The forum rules dictate that each fighter battles at their max. Also, current Thanos isn't even alive but still wields influence over Death and as I've said a hundred times, may even become the new Death as writer Keith Giffen has suggested on the Silver Surfer Message Board. But even if you consider Thanos' death absolute and bar outside help, then how can this battle take place since there would be no current Thanos? Forum rules dictate current form unless otherwise stated, and hence, this battle was an impossibility anyway. Invalid thread.