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Creation & Design

Remo Williams was created by Richard Sapir and Warren Murphy as a character in a series of novels that later expanded into comic adaptations. The character was designed to be a modern-day hero with a unique blend of martial arts skills and a humorous personality.

Early Years

Initially introduced in the 1970s, Remo Williams was a cop who was framed for a crime he didn't commit and was recruited by a secret organization known as CURE to fight against crime and corruption.

Character Development

Over the years, Remo Williams has evolved from a simple cop to a complex character who grapples with the moral implications of his actions, the responsibilities of power, and the legacy of his training in Sinanju.

Cultural Reception

The character of Remo Williams has been well-received, with a dedicated fan base that appreciates the blend of action, humor, and social commentary in the stories.

Character Details

Real Name:
Remo Williams
First Appearance:
The Destroyer Magazine #1
Aliases:
The Destroyer
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
CURE, Chiun
Abilities:
Martial Arts Mastery, Stealth, Acrobatics, Weapon Proficiency
Equipment:
Various weapons, Martial arts training gear
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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The Destroyer Magazine #1
Marvel ⋅ 1989
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The Destroyer Magazine #1
 
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1st appearance of Remo Williams in a comic book magazine

Stories based off of characters from the paperback novel series written by Warren Murphy

[December 2022 - Sony Pictures Television has picked up the rights to the Destroyer property for theatrical release with Gordon Smith (Better Call Saul) to write and produce]

The Destroyer #1
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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The Destroyer #1
 
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1st appearance of Reno Williams in a standard-sized comic book

52-page one-shot

The Destroyer #1
Marvel ⋅ 1991
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The Destroyer #1
 
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Four-issue limited series featuring Remo Williams

Remo’s first appearance occurred in The Destroyer comic magazine but the character’s first standard format comic appearance happened in the 52-page one-shot released prior to this series

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