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Drax the Destroyer
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Creation & Design

Drax the Destroyer was created by writer Jim Starlin and artist Gil Kane, originally conceived as a character to combat Thanos.

Early Years

Drax was originally a human named Arthur Douglas, whose family was killed by Thanos. He was resurrected by the cosmic entity Kronos as a powerful being to defeat Thanos.

Character Development

Over the years, Drax has evolved from a one-dimensional character focused solely on vengeance to a more complex figure with a sense of humor and camaraderie, particularly within the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Cultural Reception

Drax has received positive reception, particularly for his portrayal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where he is depicted as a humorous yet fierce warrior.

Character Details

Real Name:
Arthur Douglas
First Appearance:
Iron Man #54
Aliases:
Drax, Drax the Destroyer
Species:
Human (reincarnated as a cosmic being)
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers, Infinity Watch
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Durability, Regeneration, Skilled hand-to-hand combatant
Weight:
300lbs
Height:
7' 6"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
none

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Iron Man #54
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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Iron Man #54
 
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1st appearance of Madame MacEvil, daughter of Drax, later referred to by the name Moondragon

Madame MacEvil becomes Moondragon in Daredevil #105

[April 2023 - speculation that the child named ‘Love’ in Thor 4 is a young Moondragon who will later appear as an adult]

Iron Man #55
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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Iron Man #55
 
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1st appearance of Thanos, an Eternal from Titan born with the Deviants gene

1st cameo appearance of Eros aka Starfox, brother of Thanos

1st appearance of Kronos, Grandfather of Thanos

1st appearance of Mentor, father of Thanos

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1st appearance of Drax the Destroyer, created by Kronus to kill Thanos

1st appearance of the Blood Brothers

Captain Marvel #27
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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Captain Marvel #27
 
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2nd appearance of Drax the Destroyer

3rd appearance of Thanos

1st full appearance of Eros, later named Starfox by Wasp in Avengers #232

[January 2022 - an unconfirmed Eros MCU spin-off project is rumored]

Captain Marvel #28
Marvel ⋅ 1973
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Captain Marvel #28
 
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3rd appearance of Drax

4th appearance of Thanos

1st appearance of Eon, the cosmic entity that created the Quantum Bands

Captain Marvel #32
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Captain Marvel #32
 
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Origin of Drax the Destroyer

Origin of Moondragon

1st appearance of Czar-Doon, a member of Yondu's Ravagers

Thor #314
Marvel ⋅ 1981
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Thor #314
 
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Origin of Drax

Origin of Moondragon

Silver Surfer #35
Marvel ⋅ 1990
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Silver Surfer #35
 
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Reintroduction of Thanos and Drax the Destroyer

Drax the Destroyer #1
Marvel ⋅ 2005
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Drax the Destroyer #1
 
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Reintroduction of Drax, design of character as he later appears in the MCU

1st appearance of Cammi Benally

📖 Annihilation Reading Order: read Drax the Destroyer #1 - #4, then Annihilation Prologue #1

Guardians of the Galaxy #1
Marvel ⋅ 2008
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Guardians of the Galaxy #1
 
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Origin of the Guardians of the Galaxy, led by Star-Lord: Rocket Raccoon, Quasar, Adam Warlock, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer and Groot who are first introduced as a team in Annihilation Conquest #6

Annihilation: Conquest #6
Marvel ⋅ 2008
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Annihilation: Conquest #6
 
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1st team appearance of the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon, Quasar, Adam Warlock, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer and Groot

Guardians of the Galaxy #9
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Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Guardians of the Galaxy #9
 
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Return of classic Drax the Destroyer

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