Destroyer (Thor)
| Destroyer | |
|---|---|
The Destroyer armor as featured in a panel from Thor (Vol. 03) #5. Art by Olivier Coipel | |
| 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.
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.