Originally posted by lannfearNo, there isn't another reference. Thanos used all the Infinity Gems.
I'm puzzled. Is there a reference in another comic where it is stated that against the heroes in the ig Saga,thanos used only the power gem, because didn't thanos himself say something about cutting off sensory aspects of the gems,but retaining their power to be used,hence the limit he placed on himself was not being able to predict their moves,thus giving the heroes a token chance at winning . Obviously if he continued to limit himself against the abstracts,they would have a greater chance at victory,by how much though is pure speculation .
Originally posted by Endless Mike
Read the comic. Chaos and Order try to "dichotomize" him. Kronos warps him in time. Sire Hate and Mistress Love try to mess with his emotions. Etc.
Thanos would not need the power of the gems to stave off such an attack, even combined as it were. Do you recall his trip to the Nexus of Realities, and what was written about a lesser being not being able to survive it?