Drax the Destroyer
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Drax the Destroyer is a fictional character
appearing in books published by the Marvel Comics
.
#55 (February 1973
), and was created by Mike Friedrich
and Jim Starlin
. He had a recurring role in Captain Marvel vol 1 beginning with issue #23. He later appeared in Logan's Run #6, Thor
vol 1 #318-320 and in various Avengers issues before being killed by Moondragon
in issue 220.
Starlin resurrected him Silver Surfer vol 3 #35 (1990), and he had a recurring role until issue 50. Following Infinity Gauntlet #1-6 (1991), he was featured in Warlock and the Infinity Watch
#1-42 (1992–1995). After a short story in Cosmic Powers Unlimited #4 (1996), the character reappeared in Captain Marvel vol 4 #4-6 (2001).
He received an eponymous miniseries in 2004 and was a starring character in Annihilation: Nova
#1-4 (2005) and Annihilation
#1-6 (2006). After a follow up appearance in Nova vol 4 #4-7 (2007) and Annihilation Conquest (2008), he was featured in the Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2 #1-25 (2008–2010). The character had a small role in The Thanos Imperative
#1-3 (2010).
, who thinks the humans have seen him. His daughter, Heather, survives the crash and is adopted by Thanos' father, Mentor
, and raised on Titan
. She later becomes Moondragon
.
Needing a champion to combat the threat from Thanos, Mentor and the Titan god Chronos
capture Douglas' spirit and place it in a powerful new body. He is rechritened "Drax the Destroyer," and his sole purpose is to kill Thanos. With Iron Man
, Drax battles Thanos and the Blood Brothers
, but Thanos escapes.
While trying to prevent Thanos from getting the Cosmic Cube
, Drax's memories are restored to him. Later, he sees Captain Marvel
defeat Thanos. Drax soon attacks Captain Marvel for robbing him of his purpose. Drax then wanders space in grim contemplation, searching for a resurrected Thanos. By the time he learns that Thanos had managed to rematerialize himself, Thanos has once again been destroyed in battle with Captain Mar-Vell, the Avengers, and Adam Warlock
. Alongside Captain Mar-Vell, Drax battles ISAAC
, Stellarax, Lord Gaea, Elysius
, and Chaos.
Sometime later, Drax is possessed by an alien entity and battles Thor
and his daughter Moondragon. When Drax recovers, he and Moondragon journey through space in search of knowledge. Eventually, they come upon the planet Ba-Banis, a world of humanoid aliens caught in a vast civil war. Moondragon uses her mental powers to quell the conflict and then decides to set herself up as the world's goddess. Drax recognizes that her ambitions are ignoble and so sends their ship to Earth with a holographic distress message. The Avengers respond and discover Moondragon's world of mentally enforced tranquility. Freed by the Avengers from his daughter's mental domination, Drax advances toward her, seeking to end her menace. In order to stop him, Moondragon mentally forces Drax's life essence to vacate his artificial body.
, Chronos reanimates the Destroyer and grants him even greater physical power. However, Chronos does not consider the effects of Drax's death, and the Destroyer's mind retains the damage done by Moondragon. Alongside a multitude of other heroes, Drax helped battle Thanos and Nebula
for possession of the Infinity Gauntlet
. Drax is chosen by Adam Warlock
to safeguard the Power Gem
as part of the Infinity Watch
.
When the energy vampire Rune
steals the gems, the Watch members go their separate ways. Afterward, Drax returns to Titan with Moondragon, who successfully petitions Chronos to restore Drax's mind to its former acuity at the cost of some physical power. Thus, Drax is restored to his original condition.
Drax is then accused of the murder of Elysius
and several others. However, he is cleared when Warlock, Gamora
, Pip the Troll
, and Genis-Vell
discover that the creature Syphon is manipulating Drax.
Later, Drax seeks out Moondragon, which leads to an altercation with Genis-Vell. In the course of this struggle, Drax is transported to the Microverse
with Genis, where, for a time, he finds acceptance and happiness on the planet K'ai
.
, Lunatik
, and the Blood Brothers
. The ship crashes in Alaska, and Drax attacks the others to keep them from harming innocent lives. He mistakes a young girl named Cammi for his daughter, and tries to protect her from Paibok. Drax appears to be killed, but a slimmer, smarter Drax emerges from the larger shell of the dead body. When a second prison ship arrives to recapture the prisoners, both Drax and Cammi are arrested.
' attack on the intergalactic prison known as the Kyln
, Drax and Cammi team up with the last member of the Xandarian Nova Corps, Richard Rider
. Together they fight against the advancing Annihilation Wave as Drax trains Nova to be a warrior.
Drax learns that Thanos has taken Moondragon hostage, and that she will be killed if Drax pursues him. During a doomed battle between the Annihilation Wave and the United Front, Drax stays behind to fight off the invaders while Nova
and the rest of the group (including Cammi) finish the evacuation. Drax fights his way to one of the Annihilation Wave's ships. He finds Thanos on Annihilus' mother ship and kills him. Drax helps to free a captive Galactus, who teleports Moondragon and Drax to a far-off planet to spare them from his wrath on the Annihilation Wave. Afterwards, Moondragon says Drax just "disappeared." Cammi is later seen, alive, allied with one of Thanos' powerful, miniature assistants.
's invasion of the Kree
home-world, Drax was assimilated as a "select" of the hive mind. They dispatch him along with Gamora
to apprehend Nova after he flees the planet.
Following Nova to Kvch, the home planet of the parental race of the Phalanx, the Technarchy
, Drax and Gamora are freed from the Phalanx by the Technarch Tyro. Together they return to Hala where they help in the defeat of Ultron
.
Star-Lord
recruits Drax for the new Guardians of the Galaxy.
and hyperspace
without air, food, or water. Drax also possessed the ability to sense the presence of Thanos
across vast distances.
After his resurrection, his physical might increased, but he suffered severe mental disability in his new incarnation. Instead of his ability to sense Thanos across vast distances, he now possessed the ability to sense when beings have been in recent contact with Thanos, and a precognitive ability to sense when beings will be in contact with Thanos in the near future.
Drax's strength has been compared with that of the merged incarnation of the Hulk, but lacking the latter's rage-fueled potential.
During the 2006 "Annihilation" mini-series, Drax lost some of his strength, resilience, flight, and energy blasts. However, his intellect has returned to its original level, and he has taken a liking to using knives in battle. At least temporarily, he had the ability to pass through Thanos' force field.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
appearing in books published by the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
.
Publication history
Drax first appeared in Iron ManIron Man
Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
#55 (February 1973
1973 in comics
-Year overall:* Dell Comics, after 44 years in the comics business, ceases publication; a few of the company's former titles moving to Gold Key Comics....
), and was created by Mike Friedrich
Mike Friedrich
Mike Friedrich is an American comic book writer and publisher best known for his work at Marvel and DC Comics, and for publishing the anthology series Star*Reach, one of the first independent comics...
and Jim Starlin
Jim Starlin
James P. "Jim" Starlin is an American comic book writer and artist. With a career dating back to the early 1970s, he is best known for "cosmic" tales and space opera; for revamping the Marvel Comics characters Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock; and for creating or co-creating the Marvel characters...
. He had a recurring role in Captain Marvel vol 1 beginning with issue #23. He later appeared in Logan's Run #6, Thor
Thor (Marvel Comics)
Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
vol 1 #318-320 and in various Avengers issues before being killed by Moondragon
Moondragon
Moondragon is a fictional character in Marvel Comics Universe. A vastly powerful telepath, master martial artist, minor telekinetic, and highly skilled geneticist, Moondragon's most notable characteristics are her shaved head, superiority complex, and gruelling elite excellence in virtually every...
in issue 220.
Starlin resurrected him Silver Surfer vol 3 #35 (1990), and he had a recurring role until issue 50. Following Infinity Gauntlet #1-6 (1991), he was featured in Warlock and the Infinity Watch
Infinity Watch
The Infinity Watch is a group of fictional characters in Marvel Comics' universe. The Watch was gathered in Warlock and the Infinity Watch #1, and starred in that series until it ended with issue #42...
#1-42 (1992–1995). After a short story in Cosmic Powers Unlimited #4 (1996), the character reappeared in Captain Marvel vol 4 #4-6 (2001).
He received an eponymous miniseries in 2004 and was a starring character in Annihilation: Nova
Nova (comics)
Nova is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Upon becoming a member of the galaxy's Nova Corps , the youth gained enhanced strength, flight, injury resistance, and a specialized uniform with life support.In May 2011, Nova placed 98th on IGN's Top 100 Comic...
#1-4 (2005) and Annihilation
Annihilation (comics)
"Annihilation" was a 2006 crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics, highlighting several outer space-related characters in the Marvel Universe. The central miniseries was written by Keith Giffen, with editor Andy Schmidt.-Publication History:...
#1-6 (2006). After a follow up appearance in Nova vol 4 #4-7 (2007) and Annihilation Conquest (2008), he was featured in the Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2 #1-25 (2008–2010). The character had a small role in The Thanos Imperative
The Thanos Imperative
The Thanos Imperative is a 6-issue comic book limited series published in 2010 by Marvel Comics. It was written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, and was bookended by two one-shot comics, Ignition and Devastation...
#1-3 (2010).
Creation and early life
While driving through a desert with his wife and daughter, Arthur Douglas' car is attacked by a spaceship piloted by ThanosThanos
Thanos is a fictional character that appears in comic books and other media published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Iron Man #55 and was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin....
, who thinks the humans have seen him. His daughter, Heather, survives the crash and is adopted by Thanos' father, Mentor
A'lars
Mentor is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe, who first appeared in Iron Man vol. 1 #55, and was created by Jim Starlin.Mentor is the leader of the Titanian colony. His back-story was based on Greek mythology...
, and raised on Titan
Titan (Marvel Comics)
In the Marvel Universe, Saturn's moon Titan is the fictional home of the Titanian Eternals. It first appeared in Iron Man #55 and was created by Jim Starlin and Mike Friedrich...
. She later becomes Moondragon
Moondragon
Moondragon is a fictional character in Marvel Comics Universe. A vastly powerful telepath, master martial artist, minor telekinetic, and highly skilled geneticist, Moondragon's most notable characteristics are her shaved head, superiority complex, and gruelling elite excellence in virtually every...
.
Needing a champion to combat the threat from Thanos, Mentor and the Titan god Chronos
Kronos (comics)
Kronos is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in Iron Man #55 and was created by Jim Starlin.-Publication history:...
capture Douglas' spirit and place it in a powerful new body. He is rechritened "Drax the Destroyer," and his sole purpose is to kill Thanos. With Iron Man
Iron Man
Iron Man is a fictional character, a superhero in the . The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, first appearing in Tales of Suspense #39 .A billionaire playboy, industrialist and ingenious engineer,...
, Drax battles Thanos and the Blood Brothers
Blood Brothers (comics)
The Blood Brothers are fictional characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. They first appeared in Iron Man #55 and were created by Jim Starlin and Mike Friedrich.-Publication history:...
, but Thanos escapes.
While trying to prevent Thanos from getting the Cosmic Cube
Cosmic Cube
The Cosmic Cube, called the Tesseract in the film Captain America: The First Avenger, is the name of a fictional object that appears in the Marvel Universe. The concept was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and first appeared in Tales of Suspense #79 .-Publication history:The first Cosmic Cube...
, Drax's memories are restored to him. Later, he sees Captain Marvel
Mar-Vell
Captain Marvel is a fictional character owned by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and designed by artist Gene Colan and first appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes #12 Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell) is a fictional character owned by Marvel Comics. The character was created...
defeat Thanos. Drax soon attacks Captain Marvel for robbing him of his purpose. Drax then wanders space in grim contemplation, searching for a resurrected Thanos. By the time he learns that Thanos had managed to rematerialize himself, Thanos has once again been destroyed in battle with Captain Mar-Vell, the Avengers, and Adam Warlock
Adam Warlock
Adam Warlock, originally known as Him, is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Fantastic Four #66 and #67 Adam Warlock, originally known as Him, is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel...
. Alongside Captain Mar-Vell, Drax battles ISAAC
ISAAC (comics)
ISAAC is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.ISAAC is an English version of an acronym in the language of the Eternals of Titan standing for: Integral Synaptic Anti-/Anionic Computer.-Fictional character biography:...
, Stellarax, Lord Gaea, Elysius
Elysius
Elysius is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.Elysius is an artificially created being possessing the attributes of an Eternal. She became the lover of Mar-Vell, and after his death used his genetic material to impregnate herself with Genis-Vell and Phyla-Vell.-Fictional character...
, and Chaos.
Sometime later, Drax is possessed by an alien entity and battles Thor
Thor (Marvel Comics)
Thor is a fictional superhero who appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Journey into Mystery #83 and was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby....
and his daughter Moondragon. When Drax recovers, he and Moondragon journey through space in search of knowledge. Eventually, they come upon the planet Ba-Banis, a world of humanoid aliens caught in a vast civil war. Moondragon uses her mental powers to quell the conflict and then decides to set herself up as the world's goddess. Drax recognizes that her ambitions are ignoble and so sends their ship to Earth with a holographic distress message. The Avengers respond and discover Moondragon's world of mentally enforced tranquility. Freed by the Avengers from his daughter's mental domination, Drax advances toward her, seeking to end her menace. In order to stop him, Moondragon mentally forces Drax's life essence to vacate his artificial body.
Infinity Watch
When Thanos is resurrected by Mistress DeathDeath (Marvel Comics)
Death is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain Marvel #27 Death is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain Marvel #27 Death is a fictional...
, Chronos reanimates the Destroyer and grants him even greater physical power. However, Chronos does not consider the effects of Drax's death, and the Destroyer's mind retains the damage done by Moondragon. Alongside a multitude of other heroes, Drax helped battle Thanos and Nebula
Nebula (comics)
Nebula is a fictional character, an alien supervillain appearing in the Marvel Comics universe.-Fictional character biography:A brutal space pirate and mercenary, Nebula seized control of Sanctuary III, a massive spaceship previously under the command of Thanos. Thanos was believed to be dead at...
for possession of the Infinity Gauntlet
Infinity Gauntlet
The Infinity Gauntlet is a six-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics from July to December in 1991. The series was written by Jim Starlin and penciled by George Pérez and Ron Lim.- Publication history :...
. Drax is chosen by Adam Warlock
Adam Warlock
Adam Warlock, originally known as Him, is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Fantastic Four #66 and #67 Adam Warlock, originally known as Him, is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel...
to safeguard the Power Gem
Infinity Gems
Infinity Gems, sometimes referred to as the Soul Gems, are six immensely powerful gems featured in the fictional Marvel Universe. Whoever holds all six gems in the Infinity Gauntlet gains omnipotence, omniscience, omnipresence, and God-like power, and has absolute dominion over the universe...
as part of the Infinity Watch
Infinity Watch
The Infinity Watch is a group of fictional characters in Marvel Comics' universe. The Watch was gathered in Warlock and the Infinity Watch #1, and starred in that series until it ended with issue #42...
.
When the energy vampire Rune
Rune (comics)
Rune is a fictional vampire-like being from Malibu Comics' Ultraverse imprint. He was created by Barry Windsor-Smith and Chris Ulm, and first appeared as a back-up story in Sludge #1 .-Fictional character biography:...
steals the gems, the Watch members go their separate ways. Afterward, Drax returns to Titan with Moondragon, who successfully petitions Chronos to restore Drax's mind to its former acuity at the cost of some physical power. Thus, Drax is restored to his original condition.
Drax is then accused of the murder of Elysius
Elysius
Elysius is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.Elysius is an artificially created being possessing the attributes of an Eternal. She became the lover of Mar-Vell, and after his death used his genetic material to impregnate herself with Genis-Vell and Phyla-Vell.-Fictional character...
and several others. However, he is cleared when Warlock, Gamora
Gamora
Gamora is a fictional comic book character in Marvel Comics' shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe. She is the adopted daughter of Thanos and the occasional love interest of Adam Warlock and Nova.-Publication history:...
, Pip the Troll
Pip the Troll
Pip the Troll is a fictional character who appears in publications of Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Pip the Troll was introduced by Jim Starlin in Strange Tales vol 2 #179 to be a comic foil to the story's main protagonist, Adam Warlock...
, and Genis-Vell
Genis-Vell
Genis-Vell, also known as Legacy, Captain Marvel, and Photon, is a fictional superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. He is depicted as the son of Mar-Vell of the extraterrestrial Kree Empire, who was the first character to be known as Captain Marvel in the Marvel Universe...
discover that the creature Syphon is manipulating Drax.
Later, Drax seeks out Moondragon, which leads to an altercation with Genis-Vell. In the course of this struggle, Drax is transported to the Microverse
Microverse
Microverses are dimensions occurring within the fictional Marvel Universe.The Microverses are often visited by the Fantastic Four in various adventures. They were formerly defined as any universe only accessible through vibrational attunement...
with Genis, where, for a time, he finds acceptance and happiness on the planet K'ai
K'ai
K'ai is a fictional location in the Marvel Universe. It first appeared in Incredible Hulk #140 and was created by Harlan Ellison, Roy Thomas, and Herb Trimpe.-Fictional history:...
.
Reborn
Later, for unknown reasons, Drax is on a prison transport ship with PaibokPaibok
Paibok the Power Skrull is a fictional alien, a comic book supervillain appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. He is a foe of the Fantastic Four. His first appearance was in Fantastic Four Vol...
, Lunatik
Lunatik
Lunatik is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.- Publication history :Lunatik first appeared in Creatures on the Loose #35-37 , and was created by David Anthony Kraft and George Pérez....
, and the Blood Brothers
Blood Brothers (comics)
The Blood Brothers are fictional characters that appear in comic books published by Marvel Comics. They first appeared in Iron Man #55 and were created by Jim Starlin and Mike Friedrich.-Publication history:...
. The ship crashes in Alaska, and Drax attacks the others to keep them from harming innocent lives. He mistakes a young girl named Cammi for his daughter, and tries to protect her from Paibok. Drax appears to be killed, but a slimmer, smarter Drax emerges from the larger shell of the dead body. When a second prison ship arrives to recapture the prisoners, both Drax and Cammi are arrested.
Annihilation
Surviving AnnihilusAnnihilus
Annihilus is a fictional character in Marvel Comics' Marvel Universe. In 2009, Annihilus was ranked as IGN's 94th Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time.-Publication history:...
' attack on the intergalactic prison known as the Kyln
Kyln
The Kyln is a fictional location, a power generating-facility and maximum security prison in the .A series of spherical containment units located by the galactic barrier and maintained by interstellar races and various degrees of mechanical automation , its primary architect is unknown...
, Drax and Cammi team up with the last member of the Xandarian Nova Corps, Richard Rider
Nova (comics)
Nova is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Upon becoming a member of the galaxy's Nova Corps , the youth gained enhanced strength, flight, injury resistance, and a specialized uniform with life support.In May 2011, Nova placed 98th on IGN's Top 100 Comic...
. Together they fight against the advancing Annihilation Wave as Drax trains Nova to be a warrior.
Drax learns that Thanos has taken Moondragon hostage, and that she will be killed if Drax pursues him. During a doomed battle between the Annihilation Wave and the United Front, Drax stays behind to fight off the invaders while Nova
Nova (comics)
Nova is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Upon becoming a member of the galaxy's Nova Corps , the youth gained enhanced strength, flight, injury resistance, and a specialized uniform with life support.In May 2011, Nova placed 98th on IGN's Top 100 Comic...
and the rest of the group (including Cammi) finish the evacuation. Drax fights his way to one of the Annihilation Wave's ships. He finds Thanos on Annihilus' mother ship and kills him. Drax helps to free a captive Galactus, who teleports Moondragon and Drax to a far-off planet to spare them from his wrath on the Annihilation Wave. Afterwards, Moondragon says Drax just "disappeared." Cammi is later seen, alive, allied with one of Thanos' powerful, miniature assistants.
Annihilation: Conquest
During the PhanlanxPhalanx (comics)
The Phalanx are a fictional cybernetic species in the Marvel Comics universe. They have come in conflict with the X-Men and related groups on several occasions. They form a hive mind, linking each member by a telepathy-like system....
's invasion of the Kree
Kree
The Kree, also known as the Ruul, are a scientifically and technologically advanced militaristic alien race in the fictional Marvel Universe. They are native to the planet Hala in the Large Magellanic Cloud...
home-world, Drax was assimilated as a "select" of the hive mind. They dispatch him along with Gamora
Gamora
Gamora is a fictional comic book character in Marvel Comics' shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe. She is the adopted daughter of Thanos and the occasional love interest of Adam Warlock and Nova.-Publication history:...
to apprehend Nova after he flees the planet.
Following Nova to Kvch, the home planet of the parental race of the Phalanx, the Technarchy
Technarchy
The Technarchy, or Technarchs, are a cybernetic, shapeshifting, fictional species of extraterrestrial origin in the Marvel Comics' universe, created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bill Sienkiewicz. Its most notable members are the New Mutants member Warlock and his "siredam," the supervillain...
, Drax and Gamora are freed from the Phalanx by the Technarch Tyro. Together they return to Hala where they help in the defeat of Ultron
Ultron
Ultron is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Avengers #54 , and was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema...
.
Star-Lord
Star-Lord
Star-Lord is the name of three fictional characters that appear in publications from by Marvel Comics.The first Star-Lord was Peter Quill, who first appeared in Marvel Preview #4 , and was created by Steve Englehart and Steve Gan...
recruits Drax for the new Guardians of the Galaxy.
The Thanos Imperative
The Guardians are forced to ally themselves with Thanos and travel into an alternate reality. Drax experiences a bout of maddness and attacks Thanos. Drax is killed.Powers and abilities
Drax's powers include super strength, tremendous resilience, flight, and the ability to project concussive blasts of cosmic energy from his hands. He can also travel at high speeds in outer spaceOuter space
Outer space is the void that exists between celestial bodies, including the Earth. It is not completely empty, but consists of a hard vacuum containing a low density of particles: predominantly a plasma of hydrogen and helium, as well as electromagnetic radiation, magnetic fields, and neutrinos....
and hyperspace
Hyperspace (science fiction)
Hyperspace is a plot device sometimes used in science fiction. It is typically described as an alternative region of space co-existing with our own universe which may be entered using an energy field or other device...
without air, food, or water. Drax also possessed the ability to sense the presence of Thanos
Thanos
Thanos is a fictional character that appears in comic books and other media published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Iron Man #55 and was created by writer-artist Jim Starlin....
across vast distances.
After his resurrection, his physical might increased, but he suffered severe mental disability in his new incarnation. Instead of his ability to sense Thanos across vast distances, he now possessed the ability to sense when beings have been in recent contact with Thanos, and a precognitive ability to sense when beings will be in contact with Thanos in the near future.
Drax's strength has been compared with that of the merged incarnation of the Hulk, but lacking the latter's rage-fueled potential.
During the 2006 "Annihilation" mini-series, Drax lost some of his strength, resilience, flight, and energy blasts. However, his intellect has returned to its original level, and he has taken a liking to using knives in battle. At least temporarily, he had the ability to pass through Thanos' force field.
Television
- Drax appeared in an episode of the Silver SurferSilver Surfer (TV series)Silver Surfer, also known as Silver Surfer: The Animated Series, is an animated television series based on the Marvel Comics superhero which aired on the Fox Kids Network in 1998.-Overview:...
animated series, voiced by Norm SpencerNorm SpencerNorman "Norm" Spencer is a Canadian voice actor, most notable for being the English voice of the X-Men character Cyclops throughout many incarnations of the character in the 1990s, including the X-Men cartoon show, several X-Men video games, and as the character in crossover episodes for other...
. He is seen as an android and a companion of Mentor, brother of Thanos. Though Eros is a brother of Thanos, Mentor became the brother due to a typographical error in the script.