Alive Or Dusted: Vote Who Survives Thanos And We'll Give You A Favorite Hero

By now, most of us have seen Avengers: Infinity War at least once - which means we've all been reduced to blubbering wrecks by the time the end credits roll. Warning: just in case you still haven't seen the movie, look away now as we're about to get into massive spoilers.

At the climax of Infinity War, the evil Thanos uses the Infinity Gauntlet to wipe out half of all life in the universe, including many of our beloved heroes. It was heartbreaking to watch the likes of Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Black Panther and many others turn to dust and it left the surviving Avengers at the lowest possible point going into next year's follow-up.

But let's imagine for a moment that you are Thanos: if you had the power of the Infinity Stones at your disposal, who would you choose to live or die? Now is your chance to make that decision as we've lined up 40 beloved characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and you get to pick whether they stay alive or whether you dust them.

From this, we'll try and work out which Avenger counts as your favorite. OK, so have you got your Gauntlets at the ready? As Thanos might say, it's time for you to do it yourself...

Question 1

Iron Man

Tony Stark AKA Iron Man is the founding father of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Robert Downey Jr.'s character has been there right from the very beginning and has shepherded the franchise through its various phases ever since. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 2

Captain America

Steve Rogers is, as the movie title has it, the First Avenger as he has been fighting the good fight since the days of World War Two, saving the world multiple times over in the past 80 years. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 3

Thor

Thor is the son of Odin, the God of Thunder, and the rightful ruler of Asgard. As perhaps the biggest gun the Avengers have, he's the one that comes closest to killing Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 4

Hulk

The so-called Incredible Hulk is a simple beast: he sees something, he smashes it. When he's not angry, though, the Green Goliath is actually meek scientist Bruce Banner. He's fought aliens, robots and gladiator battles in outer space - but would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 5

Black Widow

Natasha Romanoff might not have the superpowers of her teammates, but Black Widow - the only woman on the original Avengers line-up - is the finest secret agent in the world and has more than held her own in every movie so far. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 6

Hawkeye

Hawkeye didn't appear in Avengers: Infinity War - but the fan outcry about this shows just how popular Clint Barton is. He's fought alongside super soldiers and gods armed with just a bow and arrow and he's lived to tell the tale. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 7

Black Panther

King T'Challa (as played by Chadwick Boseman) is the monarch of Wakanda and the sworn protector of his people. Imbued with special enhanced abilities and gifted with a high-tech suit, he's the coolest cat in the MCU. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 8

Star-Lord

Peter Quill is the legendary outlaw known - well, eventually - as Star-Lord. He's cocky and a little childish, but he and the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy have saved the universe twice over. Though mostly by accident. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 9

Doctor Strange

Doctor Stephen Strange was once a brilliant neurosurgeon who turned to the Mystic Arts when he was involved in a car crash. Now he is effectively the world's Sorcerer Supreme, the Earth's ultimate defence against mystical threats. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 10

Spider-Man

Peter Parker might look like a hapless high school kid but he's actually your friendly, neighborhood Spider-Man. As of Avengers: Infinity War, he was officially christened a member of the Avengers by Iron Man as he went with the team into space. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 11

Vision

Vision is an enormously powerful android originally derived from Tony Stark's artificial intelligence JARVIS. However, he has grown to become much more human over his short life so far - mostly due to falling in love with Scarlet Witch. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 12

Scarlet Witch

Wanda Maxmoff began her life in the MCU as a villain, as she allied with the evil Ultron, but she soon redeemed herself by allying with the Avengers. Known as Scarlet Witch, she has learned to control her weird psionic powers. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 13

Ant-Man

Ant-Man is a former criminal (with a heart of gold) Scott Lang, who inherited a shrinking suit from his genius mentor Hank Pym. He didn't turn up in Avengers: Infinity War, but will be seen soon in the sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 14

Wasp

Hope Van Dyne is the daughter of Hank Pym and the original Wasp Janet Van Dyne. At the end of Ant-Man, she gets to inherit her mother's suit. She didn't turn up in Avengers: Infinity War, but will be seen soon in the sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 15

Falcon

Sam Wilson is Steve Rogers' best friend and can always be seen fighting by Captain America's side. This wisecracking, easy-going ex-soldier has a special combat suit that comes with wings and a bird-like drone he has nicknamed Redwing. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 16

War Machine

Colonel James "Rhodey" Rhodes is Tony Stark's oldest friend. From Iron Man 2 onwards, he donned his own version of the Iron Man armor and became War Machine, later signing up with the second generation of Avengers. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 17

Winter Soldier

Buck Barnes was once Steve Rogers' number one bud but he was brainwashed by the evil organization HYDRA and turned into their immortal assassin, the Winter Soldier. Thankfully, he has been freed from their conditioning and now is a good guy again. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 18

Gamora

Gamora is the adoptive daughter of Thanos - but don't hold that against her. She hates her father more than anyone and has more than made up for the crimes she committed under his orders with the Guardians of the Galaxy. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 19

Rocket

Rocket - don't call him a raccoon - might look cute but he's got a fierce temper that goes with his inappropriate sense of humor and serious piloting and planning skills. He pretends he doesn't like his friends, the Guardians of the Galaxy, but we know different. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 20

Groot

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Question 21

Drax

Drax, also known as the Destroyer, is a very thick-headed individual who is sworn to get his revenge on Thanos for ordering the deaths of his family. He also knows how to have a laugh, though, usually when it involves Star-Lord being humiliated. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 22

Nebula

Nebula is the adoptive sister of Gamora and the other daughter of Thanos, though she is his least favorite. Without the inherent sense of decency of Gamora, Nebula is willing to kill in order to save her own life. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 23

Mantis

Mantis is a very sweet and innocent insectoid individual who doesn't have much experience with social interaction. She has empathetic powers, which allow her to sense someone's feelings and also send them to sleep with a touch. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 24

Okoye

Okoye is the toughest warrior in Wakanda - even more experienced than the Black Panther himself. As the general of the Dorae Milaje, the nation's elite female fighting force, she battles on the front line of the conflict in Avengers: Infinity War. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 25

Shuri

Shuri is the princess of Wakanda and the younger sister of Black Panther. She is also a world-class genius and could possibly even beat Tony Stark in an IQ test. She is responsible for her brother's high-tech gadgets and weaponry. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 26

M'Baku

M'Baku was originally a fierce rival to T'Challa, as he sought the Wakandan throne for himself. When the nation came under the thrall of Killmonger, however, he sided with Black Panther and sent his Jabari tribe to help him. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 27

Nick Fury

We have Nick Fury, the director of SHIELD, to thank for bringing together the Avengers in the first place. He took a backseat in the MCU after his job was done, but he turned up for a cameo in Avengers: Infinity War. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 28

Maria Hill

Nick Fury's right-hand woman is top SHIELD agent Maria Hill. She was one of the few trustworthy employees of the organization that helped Captain America bring down the corrupt SHIELD when it was revealed to be infiltrated by HYDRA. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 29

Loki

Loki was once the worst of the worst, with multiple schemes to take over either Asgard or Earth under his belt. However, in both Thor: Ragnarok and Avengers: Infinity War, Thor's brother proved that he could be more than just the God of Mischief. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 30

Valkyrie

Valkyrie was once one of Odin's fiercest Asgardian warriors, but her sisters were murdered by Hela, after which she laid low on Sakaar for centuries. She returned to her homeworld in Thor: Ragnarok alongside Thor and his Revengers. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 31

Korg

The friendliest giant rock creature you'll ever meet, Korg - along with his best pal Miek - was a gladiator on Sakaar with a casual, easy-going sense of humor who got to achieve his dream of starting a revolution when he encountered Thor. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 32

Ned

Ned is Peter Parker's best friend and, as he likes to think of it, his "guy in the chair." He is one of the few people that knows Peter is really Spider-Man and, though he worries for his safety, always has his back. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 33

Phil Coulson

Yeah, Phil Coulson technically died back in The Avengers but Marvel TV fans will know that he was resurrected on Agents of SHIELD. He has buddied up with many of Earth's Mightiest Heroes and saved the world a few times himself. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 34

Captain Marvel

We have yet to meet Carol Danvers AKA Captain Marvel in the MCU as yet, but Avengers: Infinity War did tease her arrival, promising that she would lend a hand to the Avengers in the next team-up movie But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 35

Everett Ross

Everett Ross is a CIA agent who has rubbed shoulders with a number of superheroes through his work on the Sokovia Accords and by helping Black Panther save Wakanda. He's proven to be brave and highly capable in tough situations. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 36

Wong

Wong is another Master of the Mystic Arts who works alongside Doctor Strange to protect reality from mystical threats. As of Avengers: Infinity War, they seem to live together at the New York Sanctum Sanctorum. Aw, that's cute. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 37

Pepper Potts

Peppers Potts is the fiancee of Tony Stark. The pair have been on a bumpy road together over the past ten years, but they have come out of it stronger than ever - Pepper even got regenerative powers one time due to the Extremis virus. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 38

Sharon Carter

Sharon Carter is the niece of Captain America's first love Peggy Carter, following in her footsteps as a crack SHIELD agent. Weirdly, though, she also becomes romantically involved with Steve Rogers - sorry, Marvel, we're never going to ship them. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 39

Happy Hogan

Harold "Happy" Hogan is Tony Stark's trusty right-hand man and most flexible employee - over the past ten years, he's either been his chauffeur, bodyguard or just the guy he sends to keep an eye on Peter Parker. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

Question 40

Heimdall

Heimdall is the gatekeeper on Asgard, charged with watching over the Nine Realms and guarding the Bifrost bridge. He survived the destruction of his home world in Thor: Ragnarok but did sadly not see his own death coming in Avengers: Infinity War. But would you spare this Marvel hero or is dusting them a must?

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