Destroyer | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Journey into Mystery #118 (July 1965) |
Created by | Stan Lee (writer) Jack Kirby (artist) |
In story information | |
Type | Weapon |
Element of stories featuring | Asgard |
The Destroyer is a fictional magical character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Usually depicted as an opponent of the Thunder God and hero Thor, it is a suit of Asgardian armor created and animated by magic. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #118 (July 1965) and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.[1]
Debuting in the Silver Age of Comic Books, the Destroyer is featured in over four decades of Marvel continuity and other Marvel-endorsed products such as animated television series, live-action films, video games, and merchandise such as action figures and trading cards.