Destroyer
The Destroyer is an immensely powerful enchanted suit of Asgardian armor forged by Odin, introduced when it was turned against Thor in the pages of Journey into Mystery. Animated by the life-force of a willing host, it stands as one of Odin's most formidable magical constructs rather than a costumed individual with a secret identity.
Forged in the fires of the Silver Age by the legendary Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the Destroyer made its debut in Thor Annual #2 in 1966 β and nearly six decades later, this Marvel creation is still leaving its mark on the cosmos. A fixture of the Thor corner of the Marvel universe, the Destroyer has shared the page with Asgard's greatest β Thor, Loki, Odin, and Sif β appearing across landmark titles like The Mighty Thor and even Fantastic Four. With a key issue to its name and a publishing history stretching all the way to 2025, this is one of the most enduring and formidable presences to emerge from Kirby and Lee's mythic imagination, and any collector serious about Marvel's Asgardian saga will want it on their radar.
Real name. None (a sentient enchanted construct, not a person; animated by a host's life-force such as Loki or Thor)
Powers. Near-invulnerable enchanted metal (tougher than Uru); disintegration/energy bolts from face and hands; flight; super-strength; can match Thor. Lifeless until animated by a sentient being's life-force, then a base personality subverts weak hosts.

Part of the Destroyer legacy
Destroyer is one of 2 heroes to carry the Destroyer mantle. See the whole Destroyer family βΈ
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