NYCC: Kirkman Talks "Destroyer MAX"

[CBR News]

This September, writer Robert Kirkman and artist Cory Walker chronicle the final days of a hero of World War II in the "Destroyer MAX" mini-series. CBR News spoke with Kirkman about the project.

http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=16082

[drwho]

I'm a little surprised it seems they are ditching his sexuality.

[Expletive Deleted]

That's because they're using Keen Marlow, the original Timely character, not Roger Aubrey.

[ultramandingo]

....... "Destroyer MAX" will be an equal mix of family bonding and ultra violence. ...... a lot of heartwarming family stuff juxtaposed against eyeballs being pushed through people's heads."

what with this and " MAX phantom eagle " - whats next "MAX whizzer" ?

[Generic Eric]

....... "Destroyer MAX" will be an equal mix of family bonding and ultra violence. ...... a lot of heartwarming family stuff juxtaposed against eyeballs being pushed through people's heads."

what with this and " MAX phantom eagle " - whats next "MAX whizzer" ?

Being that the destroyer is not a beloved icon like Spider-man, Wovlerine or the Hulk this allows more freedom from editorial mandates and fanboy bitching.

[The Shadow]

That's because they're using Keen Marlow, the original Timely character, not Roger Aubrey.

I thought Aubrey was the original.

EDIT: Upon wiki research:

In 1970s retcon appearances, the same origin is recounted except for the reporter's identity. Now he is Brian Falsworth, brother of Spitfire (a member of the World War II superhero group The Invaders) and son of James Montgomery Falsworth, Lord Falsworth, who had been the World War I hero Union Jack. "Keen Marlow" was explained as simply a fictitious name. Brian Falsworth gave up the Destroyer identity in order to become the new Union Jack, while his friend and lover Roger Aubrey (initially introduced as Dyna-Mite and member of Crusaders[4]) became the new Destroyer.

This Destroyer has made present-day guest appearances in such titles as Thunderbolts and Citizen V & the V-Battalion, where he was the leader of the titular V-Battalion before eventually stepping down in favour of the original Human Torch. After the Torch's death, Aubrey reassumed command of the V-Battalion.

Huh... either way I'll get the book. Looks good.

[ultramandingo]

Being that the destroyer is not a beloved icon like Spider-man, Wovlerine or the Hulk this allows more freedom from editorial mandates and fanboy bitching.

.....i was thinking more like world war types - same thing i guess - plus just think what ennis could do with the whizzer MAX !

[Sean Walsh]

Kirkman? Writing a comic book? Sold. :)

(I don't even have to read the synopsis anymore - he's that good.)

[DeadXMan]

a lot of golden age love going around in Marvel these days\

and that's a good thing

[Libaax]

Two things sold this comic to me .

1.) The awesome Cory Walker that i have missed ever since he left Invincible.

2.) An interesting new take on an old character who feels like new character since you didnt know he excisted before today, plus its Max.

No conan to worry about, no famous superheroes suddenly caring about this guy to promote the comic more. Since most Kirkman main marvel work sucked compared to creator owned works, this might give him the freedom to make a great story out of this.

[Generic Eric]

.....i was thinking more like world war types - same thing i guess - plus just think what ennis could do with the whizzer MAX !

That would involve rapid-fire yellow amunation no dought.

[Libaax]

Is there anywhere i can backread the history behind this guy ?

I doubt even wiki has info about him.

[Expletive Deleted]

Wikipedia's got a pretty good amount of info on the various Destroyers, actually.

Here's the disambiguation page.

[Frank]

Man Mighty Destroyer is by far my favorite Golden Age Marvel character. My Top vigilante-style mystery man. I'm happy with this, I also love the angle of this being an alternate reality. I would have prefered a more realistic artistic style, though.

[Monty_Cristo]

I'm a little surprised it seems they are ditching his sexuality.

probably for the best. this would be the second homosexual that Kirkman killed. i'll read it because i like 1) Cory Walker 2) Kirkman 3) the Mighty Destroyer.