<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
systematically subdues the Elders one by one to gather all six gems