Drax the Destroyer The Origin and History of Marvel’s Cosmic Warrior

### Drax the Destroyer: The Origin and History of Marvel’s Cosmic Warrior Drax the Destroyer, one of Marvel’s most formidable cosmic heroes, has a complex and intriguing history. Created by writer Mike Friedrich and artist Jim Starlin, Drax first appeared in *The Invincible Iron Man* #55 in February 1973. Known for his immense strength and relentless pursuit of vengeance against Thanos, Drax has become a key figure in the Marvel Universe, particularly within the Guardians of the Galaxy. Originally, Drax was a human named Arthur Douglas, a real estate agent with a wife and daughter. While driving through the desert, Arthur and his family were attacked by Thanos, who feared they had witnessed his presence on Earth. Arthur’s wife was killed instantly, but his daughter, Heather, survived and later became the telepathic and telekinetic hero known as Moondragon. Arthur, however, did not die. His spirit was saved by the cosmic entity Kronos, who placed it into a powerful new body designed f